Grade 8 Boys Diagnostic Test

How long should you hold each stretch before changing sides?

• 5-10 seconds

• 25-30 seconds

• 10-15 seconds

• 1-5 seconds

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

• Keep fit

• Have fun

• Socialize with others

• Become unhealthy

What is the measurement of a standard running track?

• 200 meters

• 3000 meters

• 400 meters

• 500 meters

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

The Olympic Games are held every ____ years.

• 4

• 3

• 21

In which of the following races should the crouch start be used?

• 400 meters

• 1500 meters

• 5000 meters

• Cross country

How many laps around the track will it take to complete a 800 m race?

• 2 ½

• 3

• 2

• 6