PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 8 (GIRLS) DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Physical Education helps to develop an individual_________.

• Quickly and physically

• Physically and emotionally

• Mentally and carefully

• Emotionally and slowly

How long should you hold each stretch before changing sides?

• 1-5 seconds

• 10-15 seconds

• 25-30 seconds

• 5-10 seconds

Physical Education gives people the chance to do all of the following EXCEPT.

• Have fun

• Socialize with others

• Keep fit

• Become unhealthy

What is the measurement of a standard running track?

• 200 m

• 300 m

• 400 m

• 500 m

The javelin event can be classified as?

• A running event

• A sprint event

• A throwing event

• A jumping event

Which of the following is true about a standard running track?

• Must be long

• Must be lanes measuring 2 metres wide

• Must have an extension for the 100 metres race

• Must have at least 6 lanes

When planning a warm up routine, which of the following should you do?

• Jog then stretch

• Stretch then jog

• Sprint then stretch

• Cool down then stretch

Which of the following is one purpose of warming up?

• To cool the muscles

• To prevent injury

• Return the body temperature to normal

• Run faster

How many players are on a Netball team?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How long does a netball game last for?

• 1hour and 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour