BTEC Tech Award Quiz 1

Luca plays tennis. Tennis matches usually last longer than 30 minutes. Which one of the following components of fitness is required in sports lasting longer than 30 minutes?

• Balance

• Aerobic endurance

• Muscular strength

• Flexibility

Luca is very motivated to increase his fitness for tennis. What type of motivation is this?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• rewards

• Money

To increase his fitness for tennis, Luca applies a FITT principle to his fitness training. Which one of the following is a component of the FITT principle?

• Intensity

• Individual

• Intrinsic

• Increase

Luca completes a questionnaire to help plan his fitness programme. Name one type of questionnaire Luca should complete to plan his fitness programme.

• Par-Q

• Risk assessment

• Exercise Preference Questionnaire

• Lifestyle and Wellness Evaluation

Why would Luca use the 30m sprint test to assess his fitness for tennis?

• To measure his endurance

• To evaluate his sprinting speed

• To test his flexibility

• To assess his strength

Describe how Catherine would work out her anaerobic training zone. Catherine is 21 years old. When Catherine trains it is important that she trains at the correct exercise intensity.

Jenny plays cricket. Jenny has been training to increase her power. Which one of the following fitness tests is used to measure power?

• Ruler drop test

• Stork stand test

• Standing long jump

• T test

State one reason for fitness testing.

• To assess current fitness levels

• To increase muscle mass

• To improve diet

• To enhance flexibility

Why would the vertical jump test be a more valid test for a cricketer than a swimmer?

• It measures leg power which is more crucial for cricketers for jumping and is similar to the movements it uses.

• It measures arm strength which is more crucial for swimmers.

• It assesses endurance which is more important for swimmers.

• It evaluates flexibility which is more important for cricketers.

Why is it important to calibrate equipment before completing a fitness test?

• To ensure accurate and reliable results

• To save time during the test

• To make the equipment look new

• To avoid using the equipment