Physical Education Multiple Choice Worksheet

What is the main purpose of a warm-up before starting a physical activity or sport?

• To immediately start practicing the most difficult skills.

• To stretch muscles until it causes slight pain.

• To prepare the muscles and heart for exercise and reduce the risk of injury.

• To compete against a partner to see who is the fastest.

Which component of fitness refers to the ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen to your muscles during sustained exercise?

• Flexibility

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Speed

• Body Composition

In a game of football (soccer), which action demonstrates good sportsmanship?

• Arguing with the referee about a call.

• Tripping an opponent when the referee is not looking.

• Shaking hands with the opposing team after the game, regardless of the result.

• Celebrating loudly when the other team makes a mistake.

What is the key locomotor skill required when performing a leap in gymnastics or dance?

• Sliding on your knees.

• Running backward at a fast pace.

• Taking off from one foot and landing on the other foot.

• Throwing a ball and catching it with both hands.

To stay healthy and perform well in PE, what is the best drink to replenish fluids lost during a typical, short PE lesson?

• A sugary fizzy drink.

• An energy drink with lots of added vitamins.

• Plain water.

• A large cup of hot coffee.

Which of these is the most accurate way to measure muscular endurance?

• The amount of weight you can lift one time.

• The maximum number of sit-ups or push-ups you can do correctly in one minute.

• How far you can stretch a muscle.

• How quickly you can run 50 meters.

What is the term for the movements that occur mainly in one place, like bending, stretching, or twisting?

• Locomotor Skills

• Manipulative Skills

• Non-locomotor Skills

• Rhythmic Skills

Which change happens to your body during a sustained period of aerobic exercise, such as jogging?

• Your breathing rate slows down significantly.

• Your heart rate increases to pump blood faster.

• Your muscles stop using oxygen.

• Your body temperature decreases.

Why is it important to use a safe grip and keep your eyes on the ball when catching a thrown object?

• It helps you to kick the ball farther after catching it.

• It allows you to successfully absorb the force and secure the object safely.

• It improves accuracy for the person throwing the ball.

• It prevents the ball from bouncing away after you catch it.

A cool-down should always include which of the following actions?

• Performing short, powerful sprints to burn extra calories.

• Low-intensity exercise followed by static stretches.

• Immediately stopping all movement and sitting down to rest.

• Practicing new, advanced skills immediately.