Year 7 Fitness Pre/Post Test

Physical fitness is associated with

• increased self confidence

• more energy

• lower risk of diabetes and heart disease

• all of the above

The ability of the heart, lungs & blood to provide oxygen to the body during prolonged exercise is called

• flexibility

• cardiovascular endurance

• body composition

• muscular strength

When you perform short bursts of activity that force the body to work without using oxygen, you are doing

• circuit training

• aerobic exercise

• anaerobic exercise

• interval training

How often should you work on your cardiovascular endurance? (aerobic/stamina training)

• once per week: 45- 60 mins

• 3 days per week: 15 mins each time

• 3 days per week: 45/60 mins each time

• everyday: 45- 60 mins each day

Resistance exercise primarily improves which element of fitness?

• muscular strength

• cardiovascular endurance

• flexibility

• balance and coordination

Which is a example of BODYWeight resistance exercise?

• pull up

• push up

• dumbbell raise

• both a & b

Which of the following is NOT true about flexibility?

• It is improved through performing resistance exercises

• it is the ability of a joint to move its full range of motion

• it helps you move more freely

• it improves athletic performance and posture

____________ is the ability to control itself, _____________ is the ability to use all body systems together to perform a task

• coordination, balance

• balance, coordination

• coordination, self control

• balance, body composition

Teen girls and boys should aim for approx _______ % body fat or less

• 25- 30%

• 20- 25%

• 15- 20%

• 10- 15%

What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?

• eat 1,000 calories or less a day

• consume more calories than you burn each day

• exercise 3 days a week

• balance the number of calories you eat with a active lifestyle