LCPE Practice Questions - Leaving Certificate Physical Education (Ireland) Exam - LCPE Practice Questions - Leaving Certificate Physical Education (Ireland) Exam

Question 1

In LCPE, what best distinguishes skill from ability?

Skill is learned and developed through practice; ability is more inherent potential that underpins performance Skill is only genetic; ability is always learned in PE class Ability is the same as technique; skill is only used in team games Skill and ability are official synonyms in the LCPE specification

Correct Answer:

Skill is learned and developed through practice; ability is more inherent potential that underpins performance

Question 2

Which description best matches a skilled performance in physical activity?

Any high-intensity effort that causes fatigue, regardless of control A fluent, controlled sequence of movements with appropriate selection of skills and techniques for the situation Only elite-level Olympic performance with world records Performance based solely on strength without decision-making

Correct Answer:

A fluent, controlled sequence of movements with appropriate selection of skills and techniques for the situation

Question 3

Technique in physical activity is best defined as:

The innate talent a performer is born with Only the rules written by the national governing body The way in which skills are executed The number of hours spent in competition each season

Correct Answer:

The way in which skills are executed

Question 4

Which pair correctly matches a body plane with a typical movement description?

Transverse plane — only side-to-side lateral raises with no rotation Frontal plane — only spinning around a vertical axis like a pirouette Sagittal plane — only pure rotation of the trunk without flexion Sagittal plane — forward and backward movements such as running or a forward roll

Correct Answer:

Sagittal plane — forward and backward movements such as running or a forward roll

Question 5

Most human limb movements in sport act as which class of lever?

Third-class levers, where the effort is between the fulcrum and the load First-class levers only, like a pure see-saw with no exceptions Second-class levers only, always favouring force over speed Zero-class levers, a category unique to aquatic sports

Correct Answer:

Third-class levers, where the effort is between the fulcrum and the load

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