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Date	May 2016	Marks available	1	Reference code	16M.1.SL.tz0.29
Level	Standard Level	Paper	Paper 1	Time zone	time zone 0
Command term	What	Question number	29	Adapted from	N/A

Question

What describes the force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert in a single contraction?

A. Muscular strength

B. Aerobic capacity

C. Speed

D. Muscular power

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

A more difficult question, with D as the main distractor.

Syllabus sections

Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance » 6.3. Components of fitness. » 6.3.2. Outline the major components of fitness identified in 6.3.1.

22M.1.HL:.tz0.24: What is the predominant fitness component required for high-level performance in shot...
19N.2.HL:.tz0.5a.ii: Apply two health-related components of fitness to a marathon runner.
19M.1.SL.tz0.29:
Which fitness component is most important when a soccer player dribbles a ball around opponents while maintaining their balance?

A. Muscular endurance

B. Aerobic capacity

C. Flexibility

D. Agility
20N.2.SL.tz0.8b:
Apply four components of fitness to the movement of a basketball player.

Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance » 6.3. Components of fitness.

Topic 6: Measurement and evaluation of human performance