AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2 2025 Ms Pdf

Get the official AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2 (8582/2) mark scheme from the June 2025 series — the final v1.0 examiner-approved document used to award marks across all **78 marks** of the exam. This PDF includes full answers, level descriptors, and examiner guidance for every question.
The mark scheme provides clear insight into how marks are awarded. For example, the *multiple-choice answers on page 4* confirm key concepts such as **arousal (B)**, **strength (D)** being least affected by obesity, and **endomorph (B)** being best suited to shot put.

Applied questions are explained step-by-step. The *inverted-U graph on page 5* shows how performance relates to arousal, with marks awarded for correctly labelling axes and sketching the curve. On *pages 6–7*, skill classification questions reward understanding of complex skills (e.g. high jump requiring coordination and decision-making) and fine skills (e.g. golf putt involving precise small muscle movements).
The mark scheme also details sport psychology and ethical topics. For instance, *page 8* explains how blood doping improves endurance by increasing red blood cells and oxygen delivery, while *pages 8–9* outline advantages and consequences of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), including bans, fines, and reputational damage.

Socio-cultural questions are clearly broken down. On *pages 10–11*, answers include the benefits of sponsorship (e.g. increased income, better equipment) and the impact of media on officials (e.g. pressure vs increased recognition). The *relationship between sport, sponsorship, and media on page 11* highlights how funding, advertising, and broadcasting are interconnected.

Higher-mark questions include detailed level descriptors. The *6-mark aggression question on pages 17–18* explains how direct and indirect aggression can positively or negatively affect performance, while the *9-mark question on page 19* outlines how optimal arousal, stress management, and goal setting improve a 100m sprinter’s performance through techniques like visualisation and SMART targets.

The *assessment breakdown on page 21* shows how marks are distributed across AO1 (knowledge), AO2 (application), and AO3 (analysis), helping students understand how to structure answers for maximum marks.

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 accurate mark schemes for marking mock exams, standardising grading, and teaching exam technique. It supports detailed feedback across sport psychology, socio-cultural influences, and health-related fitness.