Physical Education and Health 3rd Quarter Exam

Maria, a 17-year-old student, calculated her BMI using the formula: BMI=Weight (kg)/Height (m2). She found that her BMI is 27.5. Based on the BMI classification, which category does Maria belong to?

• Underweight

• Normal

• Overweight

• Obese

A coach is training two athletes. One is preparing for a weightlifting competition, while the other is training for a marathon. Which fitness components should each athlete focus on?

• Weightlifter: Muscular endurance | Marathon runner: Muscular strength

• Weightlifter: Muscular strength | Marathon runner: Muscular endurance

• Both should focus on flexibility

• Both should focus on body composition

David performed a sit-and-reach test to assess his flexibility. His recorded reach was 13 cm. Based on the module's flexibility rating, how would his flexibility be classified?

• High Performance

• Good Fitness

• Marginal Fitness

• Low Fitness

Which of the following daily activities would most benefit from improved muscular strength and endurance?

• Typing on a computer

• Lifting heavy grocery bags and carrying them home

• Watching TV for long periods

• Reading a book

Jessica tried the shoulder stretch test but could not touch her fingers behind her back. Based on the test's scoring criteria, what should she do next?

• Retake the test immediately

• Focus on exercises that improve shoulder flexibility

• Ignore the test results since flexibility is not important

• Assume she passed since she attempted the test

John is a 17-year-old student who wants to improve his cardiorespiratory endurance. He is choosing between the following activities: Activity A: Lifting weights Activity B: Jogging for 30 minutes Activity C: Doing push-ups Activity D: Performing a shoulder stretch Which activity should John prioritize to improve his cardiorespiratory endurance?

• Activity A

• Activity B

• Activity C

• Activity D

Anne performed a 3-minute step test and recorded a pulse rate of 118 beats per minute. Based on the module's step test rating, how is her cardiorespiratory endurance classified?

• High Performance

• Good Fitness

• Marginal Fitness

• Low Fitness

Why is flexibility an important component of physical fitness?

• It helps improve muscle size and strength.

• It reduces the risk of injuries and improves joint mobility.

• It makes a person run faster and lift heavier weights.

• It only benefits professional athletes, not regular individuals.

Marco often does ballistic stretching (bouncing movements) before his workout. However, his coach advised him to stop because it might be harmful. Why should Marco avoid ballistic stretching?

• It does not improve flexibility.

• It increases the risk of muscle and joint injuries.

• It is only for advanced athletes.

• It is the best way to warm up before exercise.

Cardiorespiratory endurance involves the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the muscles during physical activity. Why is oxygen delivery important during endurance exercises?

• It helps muscles produce energy for sustained activity.

• It makes muscles grow bigger.

• It shortens the duration of exercise.

• It prevents weight gain.