Muscular System: Anatomy and Function – Year 9 PE Worksheet

Physical Education
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the key muscles involved in movement and their functions. Complete the questions to demonstrate your understanding of the muscular system.

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Muscular System: Anatomy and Function – Year 9 PE Worksheet

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Grade Year 9
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This worksheet explores the key muscles involved in movement and their functions. Complete the questions to demonstrate your understanding of the muscular system.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Name the muscle that is primarily responsible for bending your elbow.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the main muscle used when performing a sit-up to lift your upper body off the ground.
[2 marks]
3.
Describe the function of the quadriceps muscle group during running.
[3 marks]
4.
List three muscles located in the upper arm.
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how the contraction of the hamstring muscles affects leg movement when you are kicking a ball.
[3 marks]
6.
Sketch a simple diagram of the front view of the human body and label the major muscles involved in arm movement (such as biceps and triceps).
[5 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
7.
Identify which muscle groups are involved in maintaining good posture when standing.
[3 marks]
8.
Describe how the deltoid muscle helps in arm movement.
[3 marks]
9.
Explain what happens to the muscles during resistance training (e.g., weightlifting).
[4 marks]
10.
Sketch a diagram of the back muscles involved in pulling movements, such as during a pull-up.
[2 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space

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Created
1/2/2026
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