Practice 2.2.11. Discuss how systolic and diastolic blood pressure respond to dynamic and static exercise.. with authentic IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
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Level
Question 1
SLPaper 2
1.[1]
Define motor program.
2.[3]
Distinguish the three different types of muscle.
3.[4]
Describe the impact of running compared to static exercises like holding a plank on systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.
4.[2]
Explain how the concept of motor program can enhance the performance of a gymnastics routine.
5.[4]
Referring to Welford’s model of information processing, describe how information enters the short-term memory (STM).
6.[6]
Explain how the three energy systems support ATP production during an 800-meter run.
Question 2
SLPaper 2
1.[2]
Define systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Include the typical values for a healthy adult at rest.
2.[3]
Explain the physiological mechanisms that lead to changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise.
3.[4]
Analyse the data in the provided graph showing systolic and diastolic blood pressure at rest and during different intensities of exercise.
4.[3]
Discuss the potential health implications of abnormal blood pressure responses to exercise, such as excessively high systolic or diastolic blood pressure.
Question 3
SLPaper 2
1.[2]
Comment on the variability of diastolic blood pressure during dynamic and static exercise.
2.[2]
Explain the difference between adult males and females in maximal oxygen consumption.
Question 4
SLPaper 2
1.
Predict the effect of a 100 m dash on a runner’s systolic and diastolic arterial pressure.
2.
Define systolic arterial pressure.
Question 5
HLPaper 2
1.
Define systolic blood pressure.
2.
Predict the effect of a 100 m sprint on a runner’s systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
3.
Explain the redistribution of blood during exercise.
Question 6
SLPaper 1
Which of the following statements best describes the change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure during dynamic exercise?
Question 7
SLPaper 2
1.[5]
Outline the structural components of skeletal muscle.
2.[4]
Analyse the systolic blood pressure response of a marathon runner.
3.[8]
Explain the importance of reliability and validity in fitness testing, for a sport of your choice.