| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 5 | Reference code | 18N.2.HL:.tz0.5 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
List the functions of the cerebrum.
Evaluate the implications of genetic screening for sports, exercise and health.
Markscheme
sensory: receiving sensory impulses ✔
association: interpreting and storing input/initiating a response ✔
motor: transmitting impulses to effectors ✔
Strengths:
the identification of life-threatening conditions such as risk of sudden cardiac death, connective tissue disorder ✔
the potential to predict susceptibility to injury and so reduce risk/improve safety for an individual athlete ✔
the possibility of benefits from pre-selection for more suitable sporting activities ✔
Limitations:
ethical implications of involuntary exclusion from, or discrimination in, one or more sports ✔
ethical implications of discrimination beyond sport, for example, in employment ✔
may encourage application of gene modification to improve athletic performance ✔
Examiners report
All candidates attempted this question. A number of candidates did not identify the three broad processes. However, generally candidates were able to access both marks.
All candidates attempted this question. This was answered very well, candidates were able to provide a balanced response offering strengths and limitations. Most candidates were able to evaluate disease, injury, discrimination and gene doping.
