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WorksheetsYear 11 PDHPE Core 2 Revision
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of the following is a test of cardiorespiratory endurance?
Sit and reach test
Vertical jump
100m sprint
12 minute run
What is the term given to the muscle that relaxes to allow movement?
Agonist
Antagonist
Stabiliser
Fixator
What is the term used to describe the movement that makes a joint move beyond its normal range?
Extension
Flexion
Hyperextension
Circumduction
What is the component of blood responsible for the transportation of oxygen around the body?
Red Blood Cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
Which of the following groups of bones belong to the axial skeleton?
Cranium, vertebral column, femur
Vertebral column, ribs, scapular
Cranium, ribs, pelvis
Vertebral column, cranium, ribs
Which term defines the amount of blood pumped by the heart in a single contraction?
Heart rate
Ventilation rate
Stroke volume
Cardiac output
Imagine a group of swimmers competing in a 50m race.
Which biomechanical statement related to the swimmers is correct?
Velocity is unrelated to stroke length and stroke rate
A more streamlined body will encounter more resistance
Linear motion is the most efficient type of motion for
this event
Maximum drag created by swimmers will best enhance performance
Which of the following is correct about circulation through the heart?
The right side of the heart receives oxygenated blood and
pumps it around the body
The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood
and pumps it to the lungs
The blood in the left atrium is pushed out to the lungs
and then to all parts of the body
Blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the left
ventricle and then around the body
Which of the following components of physical fitness is demonstrated in a ‘Standing Vertical Jump’ Test?
Strength
Endurance
Speed
Power
Which of the following terms is a measure of the volume of blood pumped out of the heart per minute?
Cardiac output
Stroke volume
Heart rate
Systolic volume
The vertical jump test is a measure of a skill-related component of physical fitness.
In which of the following athletic events would this component be most important?
42km marathon run
400m hurdles
High jump
20km race walk
What type of joint exists between the bones indicated in the diagram?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Freely moveable
Synovial
Which of the following are ALL measurements of skill-related fitness?
Coordination, balance, reaction time
Strength, flexibility, coordination
Agility, coordination, body composition
Agility, coordination, body composition
What is the main role of blood plasma?
To assist with blood clotting
To transport oxygen to muscles
To fight infection within the body
To enable cell, nutrient and waste transfer
Which of these muscles is responsible for arm abduction?
Pectorals
Trapezius
Deltoid
Biceps
Observe the diagram of blood flow in a part of the human body.
Pulmonary circulation
Systemic circulation
Systolic circulation
Diastolic circulation
What is the function of flat bones in the human body?
Assist in movement and function as levers
Assist in movement and transfer of forces
Places of attachment for muscles and protect vital organs
None of the above
Observe the above skeletal joint image.
Which of the following is correct of the joint shown?
It is a hinge joint allowing flexion and extension
It is a ball and socket joint allowing flexion and extension
It is a synovial joint allowing flexion, extension and full rotation
It is a cartilaginous joint allowing flexion, extension and some rotation
What movement is caused by concentric contraction of these muscles?
Abduction
Adduction
Dorsi flexion
Plantar flexion
Observe the image (letters show 4 important muscles in the leg).
Which Answer has the correct order of muscles WXYZ?
Quadriceps - Hamstrings - Tibilais anterior - Gastrocnemius
Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius - Quadriceps - Tibialis anterior
Quadriceps - Tibialis anterior - Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius
Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius - Triceps - Tibialis anterior
Which health-related component of fitness is measured using a hand dynamometer?
Muscular endurance
Muscular power
Muscular strength
Body composition
Which bone is large, triangular, relatively flat and forms part of the joint; where the arm attaches to the trunk of the body?
Clavicle
Scapula
Sternum
Humerus
At the commencement of exercise the body’s immediate physiological response is:
Increased heart rate, decreased ventilation rate
Increased heart rate, increased ventilation rate
Increased heart rate, stable ventilation rate
Increased heart rate, increased lactate
Newton’s first law is related to:
Equal and opposite reactions
A change in momentum
Force applied to an object
Inertia
Movement of a body part towards the mid-line of the body is referred to as:
Adduction
Abduction
Elevation
Extension
The base of support refers to an…
A) Imaginary line passing through the centre of gravity
A) Imaginary area that is around the outside edge of the feet
A) Imaginary redistribution of mass to one side of the object
A) Imaginary change in momentum
Linear motion refers to:
The quantity of motion a body possesses
The movement of a body from one location to another in a particular direction, or an ‘as the crow flies measurement’
The movement of a body from one position to another
When a body and all parts connected to it travel the same distance in the same direction and at the same speed
In order to reduce profile drag a cyclist will:
‘Hunch’ forward to reduce the size of their frontal area
Wear a helmet with lots of breathable holes
Wear a lycra suit
Sit upright in their seat to increase their cross-sectional area
Where pressure differences occur, objects always move from the area of high pressure to low pressure.
Imagine a tennis player has hit a topspin return. Which best explains why this ball will drop more rapidly than a ball hot without topspin.
There is excessive drag behind the ball
A high pressure area above the ball opposes a low pressure area below the ball
A low pressure area behind the ball opposes a high pressure area in front of the ball
A low pressure area above the ball opposes a high pressure area below the ball
Reaction forces refer to:
Forces generated by muscles working on joints
Forces to prevent objects leaving the ground
Equal and opposite forces exerted in response to applied forces
Forces developed within the body
A wicket keeper moves their arms behind their body to increase the distance over which the ball is caught.
Which biomechanical principle does this refer to?
Absorbing force
Applying force to an object
Applying force to the ground
None of the above
In order to reduce surface drag a swimmer:
Will race in tight bodysuits made of special friction reducing fabric
Will race in board shorts
Dive from the starting blocks
Will tumble turn between laps
The humerus is the major long bone in the upper arm, joining the shoulder to the elbow.
True
False
Synovial fluid forms a cushion between joint surfaces.
True
False
An antagonist muscle is one that must relax and lengthen to allow the agonist muscle to contract.
True
False
In a concentric contraction, the muscle shortens, causing movement at the joint.
True
False
Muscle hypertrophy is a decrease in the size of muscles as strength increases.
True
False
Body composition cannot be changed by diet or exercise.
True
False
A person’s blood pressure stays the same regardless of posture, breathing, emotion, exercise and sleep.
True
False
The multistage fitness test is a good test of cardiorespiratory endurance.
True
False
Aerobic means ‘in the absence of oxygen’.
True
False
Cardiac output equals heart rate times stroke volume (HR x SV).
True
False
For an object to float, it needs to displace an amount of water that weighs less than itself.
True
False
An athlete is perfectly balanced when their line of gravity dissects their centre of gravity.
True
False
If the mass of an object is increased, less force is needed to move the object the same distance.
True
False
Objects with a bigger cross-sectional area produce more form drag than streamlined objects.
True
False
The further the centre of gravity is away from the base of support, the less stable is the body or object.
True
False
The human heart has 4 chambers.
True
False
An elite male sprinter has the above speed results in an Olympic 100m final. Which of the following is correct of the data in this graph?
Momentum between 7 and 8 seconds in increasing
He accelerates from 0 to 12.5m per second, within 3 seconds
Speed at the 6 second mark is 10m per second
He is losing velocity at the 9 second mark
Observe the image indicating centre of gravity AND centre of buoyancy in a swimmer while floating. To what does the centre of buoyancy refer?
The centre of mass of the swimmer
The centre of gravity of the volume of water displaced by the swimmer
The centre of gravity of that part of the swimmer that is below the water surface
The centre of gravity of the swimmer together with the surrounding water.
In moving from position 1 to position 2, which of the following is correct?
Use the format of: Knee joint action - Elbow joint action - Knee joint agonist - Knee joint contraction
Flexion - Extension - Hamstrings - Eccentric
Extension - Flexion - Quadriceps - Concentric
Flexion - Extension - Gluteus Maximus - Isometric
Extension - Flexion - Gastrocnemius- Concentric
A volleyball player serves a ball.
Which of the following statements related to the force of an object is correct?
The quantity of force applied to the ball will determine the acceleration of the ball
The force applied to the ball is always equivalent to the mass of the player
The acceleration of the ball is the result of the Magnus Effect
Use of maximum force during the serve will eliminate the development of drag and lift forces around the ball.
An athlete beings at point A and runs the circular track for 200 m, finishing at point C.
What does the line A – C represent?
Acceleration
Velocity
Displacement
Momentum
At the beginning of the season, a hockey coach decides to assess the cardiorespiratory endurance of players in her team? Which is correct?
Ability of muscles to endure physical work for long periods ---> 30m sprint test
Ability of muscles to perform movement quickly ---> Sit up test
Ability of muscles to exert force against a resistance ---> 15 minute run
Ability of muscles to use oxygen ---> Multi-stage fitness test
Take note of the image illustrating gaseous exchange in the alveoli of human lungs. Which correctly describes what process is occurring?
Oxygen and CO2 are moving from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration
Red blood cells are picking up CO2 and delivering oxygen by diffusion
The high concentration of oxygen un blood cells is forcing CO2 out of the blood capillaries into the alveoli
Capillary blood flowing past each alveolus diffuses carbon dioxide out and absorbs oxygen in across the alveolus membrane
Note how the diagram illustrates changes in the chest cavity as we breathe. Which sequence correctly identifies what happens during breathing expiration?
Lungs contract -> Diaphragm relaxes -> Ribs move down and in
Lungs contract -> Bronchioles contract -> Sternum rises
Lungs expand -> Bronchioles open -> Stomach contracts
Lungs expand -> Diaphragm contracts -> Ribs move up and out
