AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1 2025 Qp Pdf

Get the official AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1 (8582/1) question paper from the 19 May 2025 afternoon exam — the exact paper used across UK exam centres. This exam focuses on *The human body and movement in physical activity and sport* and is worth a total of **78 marks**.

The paper begins with multiple-choice questions testing core knowledge. For example, *Question 1 (page 2)* asks about the function of the skeleton in fighting infection, while *Questions 3–5 (page 3)* assess understanding of cardiovascular terms, training principles, and muscle actions such as antagonistic pairs.
Mid-section questions develop applied knowledge. *Figures on pages 4–6* require identification of bones and respiratory structures, while *Question 9 (page 5)* tests understanding of joint actions and isotonic contractions using a weightlifting diagram.

The paper also includes practical and analytical questions. For example, *Question 14 (page 8)* asks students to describe and evaluate the Illinois Agility Test, and *Question 19 (page 10)* requires identification and justification of the type of strength used in weightlifting.

Higher-mark questions test deeper understanding. *Question 25 (page 18)* requires analysis of blood redistribution during exercise, while the final *9-mark Question 26 (page 19)* focuses on long-term training adaptations for marathon performance.

Use this paper to practise under real exam conditions and build confidence across anatomy, physiology, fitness, and training. Pair it with the official AQA 8582/1 June 2025 mark scheme for complete exam preparation.

This document is designed for GCSE Physical Education students preparing for the 2026 exam series, including Year 11 candidates studying the AQA 8582 specification, resit learners, and independent students.

It is also ideal for teachers, tutors, and revision providers who need authentic exam material for mocks, timed assessments, and topic-based revision. It supports structured practice across anatomy, physiology, movement analysis, and fitness training.