| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.3.HL:.tz0.5 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Define | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define active recovery.
[1]
a.
Outline two reasons for an athlete completing active recovery immediately after training.
[2]
b.
Markscheme
low intensity exercise completed after a training session or competitive game.
[1]
a.
enhanced removal of lactic acid;
blood pH raises faster / returns to normal quicker;
aids in reducing the effect of DOMS;
ensures that blood capillaries remain dilated therefore assisting the movement of blood around the body / supports the respiratory pump action of the blood returning to heart;
replenishment of muscle glycogen/ phospho creatine stores;
improves oxygen supply to the working muscles.
[2 max]
b.
Examiners report
Well done on the whole.
a.
Well done on the whole.
b.
