Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
The range of movement at a joint is:
- power
- flexibility
- speed
- balance
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✓ Answer: B — flexibility
Flexibility.
CIE · IGCSE · Physical Education
Free CIE IGCSE Physical Education
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CIE IGCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
Take a Mini Mock →What the real CIE IGCSE Physical Education paper looks like
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge.
Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended)
Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application.
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical)
Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total.
Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Physical Education syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
During exercise, heart rate and breathing rate both:
- stop
- stay equal
- fall
- rise
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✓ Answer: D — rise
Both increase with demand.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Oxygen is taken into the body through the:
- lungs
- stomach
- kidneys
- skin
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✓ Answer: A — lungs
The lungs.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
Oxygen passes from alveoli into the:
- stomach
- blood capillaries
- bones
- muscles directly
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✓ Answer: B — blood capillaries
Into capillaries.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3
Arteries carry blood ____ the heart.
- away from
- past
- around only
- towards
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✓ Answer: A — away from
Away from the heart.
Q6 · Difficulty 2/3
Protein is especially important for muscle growth and:
- repair
- insulation
- vision
- cooling
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✓ Answer: A — repair
Protein builds and repairs muscle.
Q7 · Difficulty 2/3
Cartilage at a joint helps to:
- store fat
- carry signals
- produce blood
- reduce friction/absorb shock
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✓ Answer: D — reduce friction/absorb shock
It cushions joints.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3
The skeleton provides support, protection, movement and ____ production.
- urine
- blood cell
- bile
- sweat
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✓ Answer: B — blood cell
Marrow makes blood cells.
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CIE IGCSE Physical Education FAQ
What does the CIE IGCSE Physical Education exam look like?
The CIE IGCSE Physical Education exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Multiple Choice): 40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge. Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended): Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application. Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical): Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total. Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Can I download a free CIE IGCSE Physical Education past paper?
Real CIE past papers are published directly by CIE on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CIE IGCSE Physical Education graded?
Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.