AQA GCSE · Physical Education 8582

Planes and axes of movement: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 1 written questions with worked solutions. All on Planes and axes of movement.

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Question 1

1 mark

When a tennis player performs a topspin serve, their arm moves in a forward and downward arc over the shoulder. Identify the plane and axis that most accurately describe this movement.

Question 2

1 mark

During a cricket match, a fielder performs a side-arm throw to the wicketkeeper. If the movement involves the arm swinging across the body parallel to the ground, which plane and axis are being utilised?

Question 3

1 mark

A gymnast performs a cartwheel during their floor routine. Which plane and axis of movement are being used during this action?

Question 4

1 mark

In a trampolining routine, a performer executes a full twist while in a straight body position. Which combination of plane and axis is used for this specific rotation?

Question 5

1 mark

A rugby player is performing a side-step to evade an opponent. In which plane of movement is the player’s body primarily moving as they shift laterally across the pitch?

Question 6

3 marks

When a tennis player performs a side-step movement across the baseline, which plane and axis of movement are primarily being used to execute this lateral action?

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