GCSE PE Movement Analysis

What type of joint is primarily used when performing a bicep curl?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which of the following is an example of a flexion movement?

• Straightening the leg at the knee

• Bending the arm at the elbow

• Turning the head side to side

• Spreading the fingers apart

What is the term used to describe the motion of moving the arm away from the midline of the body?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

• Rotation

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens as it contracts, like when lifting a weight?

• Isometric

• Isokinetic

• Concentric

• Eccentric

What is the primary function of the antagonist muscle during movement?

• It contracts to initiate the movement.

• It relaxes to allow the movement.

• It contracts to stop the movement.

• It assists the prime mover in the movement.

In the context of movement analysis, what does the term "agonist" refer to?

• The muscle that is stretching

• The muscle that is contracting to produce movement

• The muscle that stabilizes the joint

• The muscle that opposes the prime mover

Which of the following movements is an example of an isometric contraction?

• Running

• Jumping

• Holding a plank position

• Swimming

What is the role of synovial fluid in joint movement?

• To increase friction between joint surfaces

• To decrease friction between joint surfaces

• To provide nutrients to the joint surfaces

• To restrict movement between joint surfaces

Which of the following best describes the movement of rotation?

• A limb moving towards the body

• A limb moving away from the body

• A circular movement around a fixed point

• A straightening movement increasing the angle between body parts

What is the term for the range of movement possible at a joint?

• Flexibility

• Mobility

• Stability

• Elasticity