0413_s26_qp_12 2026 May-June Physical Education 0413 Question Paper 1 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0413_s26_qp_122026 May-June Physical Education 0413 Question Paper 1 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education (0413) Question Paper 1 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0413_s26_qp_12 · 0413/12/m/j/26 qp · 0413/12 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Theory This is Paper 1: Theory, worth 100 marks with a duration of 1h 45m. Structured questions covering the full theory syllabus. Every answer must be applied to a named physical activity — generic responses not credited. Includes short-answer, explain, and calculation questions.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0413_s26_ms_12). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Physical Education question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Physical Education (0413).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Theory

Based on analysis of 1 official Cambridge documents (2023)

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Generic responses not applied to a named physical activity

Candidates must apply their knowledge to a named physical activity. Generic responses that did not reference a specific sport or activity could not be credited.0413 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: ALWAYS name a sport and give a specific example. Instead of 'agility is the ability to change direction quickly' → 'a football player uses agility to change direction quickly when dribbling past a defender'. The mark comes from the APPLICATION, not just the definition.

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Using content from the question in the answer — loses marks

Candidates should not repeat information already provided in the question stem as part of their answer. Credit cannot be given for restating what has been given.0413 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Read the question stem carefully and note what information is ALREADY given. Your answer must add NEW information. If the question says 'A sprinter uses fast twitch muscle fibres. Explain one other characteristic...' — do NOT mention fast twitch fibres again.

3

Describing instead of explaining or giving reasons

When a question asks candidates to 'explain' or 'give reasons', a simple description is not sufficient. Candidates must state the point AND give a reason or consequence.0413 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: For 'explain' questions, use the formula: POINT + BECAUSE/SO THAT + REASON. For example: 'A warm-up increases heart rate (point) because this delivers more oxygen to the working muscles (reason), which delays the onset of fatigue (consequence)'.

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