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y9 Walmsley Cam Nat

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is cardiovascular endurance?

a)

The range of movement around a joint.

b)

Distance divided by time.

c)

Ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.

d)

The ability of muscle to exert maximum force.

2.

What is flexibility?

a)

The relative ratio of fat mass to fat free mass in the body.

b)

The range of movement around a joint.

c)

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions for extended periods of time.

d)

A combination of using strength and speed at the same time.

3.

What is balance?

a)

The ability to move two or more parts of the body at the same time efficiently and accurately.

b)

The time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

c)

The ability to combine strength and speed at the same time.

d)

The ability to keep the body stable, when still or moving.

4.

What is body composition?

a)

The ability of the muscle or group of muscles to contract repeatedly over time.

b)

The range of motion around a joint.

c)

The maximum amount of force generated by a muscle or group of muscles.

d)

The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone.

5.

What is reaction time?

a)

The time taken to respond to a stimulus.

b)

The ability to perform strength performances quickly.

c)

The ability to put body parts into motion quickly.

d)

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

6.

What is co-ordination?

a)

The ability to change direction quickly under control.

b)

The ability to perform strength performances quickly.

c)

The ability to put body parts in motion quickly.

d)

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

7.

What is cardiovascular fitness?

a)

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly contract over time.

b)

The range of motion around a joint.

c)

The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to provide oxygen.

d)

The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.

8.

What is agility?

a)

The ability to combine strength and speed.

b)

The ability to change direction at speed under control.

c)

The time taken to respond to a stimulus.

d)

The ability to keep the body stable when still or moving, by keeping the centre of gravity over the base of support.

9.

What is muscular strength?

a)

The amount of force that can be generated by muscles.

b)

The ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract over time.

c)

The measure of fat and fat free mass.

d)

The range of motion around a joint.

10.

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body - match the answer!

a)

Muscular endurance.

b)

Speed.

c)

Muscular strength.

d)

Cardiovascular endurance.

11.

The percentage of fat and fat free mass - match the answer!

a)

Muscular endurance.

b)

Power.

c)

Body composition.

d)

Strength.

12.

The range of motion around a joint - match the answer!

a)

Flexibility.

b)

Strength.

c)

Cardiovascular fitness.

d)

Muscular endurance.

13.

The ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract over time - match the answer!

a)

Power.

b)

Strength.

c)

Muscular endurance.

d)

Body composition.

14.

The ability to change direction quickly under control - match the answer!

a)

Strength.

b)

Agility.

c)

Reaction time.

d)

Speed.

15.

The ability to maintain the body's centre of mass above the base of support - match the answer!

a)

The ability to change direction at speed under control.

b)

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

c)

Power.

d)

Balance.

16.

The ability to put body parts into motion quickly - match the answer!

a)

Agility.

b)

Speed.

c)

Power.

d)

Reaction time.

17.

The ability to use two or more body parts together - match the answer!

a)

Agility.

b)

Power.

c)

Co-ordination.

d)

Speed.

18.

The ability to perform strength performances quickly - match the answer!

a)

Speed.

b)

Reaction time.

c)

Agility.

d)

Power.

19.

The time taken to respond to a stimulus - match the answer!

a)

Reaction time.

b)

Speed.

c)

Body composition.

d)

Power.

20.

The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance - match the answer!

a)

Muscular endurance.

b)

Power.

c)

Strength.

d)

Speed.

21.
Height and Weight is reflective of which  fitness component?
a)
Flexibility
b)
BMI
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Abdominal Endurance
22.
The ability to use your entire body for long periods of time without stopping is called...
***This requires a strong heart, and lungs.
a)
Cardiorespitory Endurance
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Speed
d)
Muscular Endurance
23.
The amount of force/power your muscles can produce is called.....
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Muscular Endurance
c)
Flexibility
d)
Speed
24.
Using your muscles many times without tiring is called...
a)
Muscular Endurance
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Power
d)
Coordination
25.
The right mix of healthy eating and exercise will help control weight this is called...
a)
Body Composition
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Power
d)
Agility
26.
Yoga helps improve which component of fitness the most...
a)
Flexibility
b)
Speed
c)
Muscle Strength
d)
Agility
27.
 Bench pressing heavier weights helps which  component of fitness the most...
a)
Body Composition
b)
Flexibility
c)
Muscle Endurance
d)
Muscle Strength
28.
The sit and reach is an example of what component of fitness?
a)
Endurance
b)
Flexibility
c)
Strength
d)
Body Composition
29.
The curl-up test measures_________?
a)
Flexibility
b)
Cardiorespitory Endurance
c)
Muscular Strength
d)
Muscular Endurance
30.
The push-up test measures_________?
a)
Flexibility
b)
Cardiovascular Endurance
c)
Body Composition
d)
Muscular Endurance and Muscle Strength
31.

The health related component of fitness that covers what the body is composed of. The amount of lean mass compared to fat mass.

a)

Body Composition

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Flexibility

d)

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance

32.
The ability of your muscles to exert force 
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Muscular Endurance
c)
Flexibility
d)
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
33.
The ability of your muscles to exert force for an extended period of time
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Muscular Endurance
c)
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
d)
Flexibility
34.

The ability of you heart to pump blood and lungs to receive oxygen so that you have the ability to sustain an activity for an extended period of time

a)

Muscular Strength

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Flexibility

d)

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance

35.

Power is...

a)

The ability to move as fast as possible

b)

Strength required for a short burst of movement

c)

Strength at a rapid pace.

d)

Combination of reaction time and movement time

36.

This skill related component is not needed in a 100m sprint

a)

Agility

b)

Power

c)

Speed

d)

Co-ordination

37.

What is the ability of body parts to work together when you perform an activity?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Reaction Time

38.

What is the ability to move quickly once a signal to start moving is received?

a)

Speed

b)

Reaction Time

c)

Power

d)

Body Composition

39.

What is the ability to keep the body in a steady position while standing or moving?

a)

Body Composition

b)

Coordination

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Balance

40.
The integration of eye, hand, and foot movements is called, what?
a)
Power
b)
Flexibility
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Coordination
41.
You HAVE to be an athlete to be physically fit?
a)
True
b)
False
42.

What is physical fitness?

a)

The ability to do everyday tasks without getting tired.

b)

The way your body adapts to the stress of exercise.

c)

Any physical activities that improves your ability to complete tasks.

d)

All of the above.

43.

Which one is an example of a skill related component?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Balance

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Body Composition

44.

Being able to change direction quickly in a game of basketball is a good example of which skill related component?

a)

Speed

b)

Power

c)

Coordination

d)

Agility

45.

Training that involves moving between a number of stations for different exercises is:

a)

Multi training

b)

Continuous training

c)

Cross training

d)

Circuit training

46.

Training that involves periods of work, separated with periods of rest is:

a)

Interval training

b)

Plyometric training

c)

Continuous training

d)

Cross training

47.

What is the minimum duration of a training session in order to achieve improvements in fitness?

a)

15 minutes

b)

30 minutes

c)

45 minutes

d)

60 minutes

48.

What is the recommended training frequency for aerobic athletes?

a)

1-2 sessions a week

b)

3-4 sessions a week

c)

4-5 sessions a week

d)

6-7 sessions a week

49.

What is the recommended training frequency for anaerobic athletes?

a)

1-2 sessions a week

b)

3-4 sessions a week

c)

4-5 sessions a week

d)

6-7 sessions a week

50.

Advantages of circuit training include:

a)

You can target a number of fitness components at one time

b)

It is easy to use with large groups of people

c)

It provides variety in training

d)

All of the above

51.

Fartlek training is best described as:

a)

A continuous bout of activity lasting at least 15 minutes

b)

A variation of continuous training that includes short bouts of higher intensity efforts

c)

Periods of activity (work) followed by periods of complete rest

d)

Working at a number of activity stations in sequence

52.

Weight/resistance training is best used to improve:

a)

Muscular strength, power, endurance

b)

Aerobic power & anaerobic capacity

c)

Muscular endurance, agility & speed

d)

Balance, flexibility & body composition

53.

The most suitable type of stretching for a warm up is:

a)

Static stretching

b)

Ballistic stretching

c)

PNF stretching

d)

Dynamic stretching

54.

The gradual increase of intensity, time, distance, frequency, weight or repetitions is a principle known as:

a)

Progressive overload

b)

Individuality

c)

Gradual increase

d)

Slow overload

55.

Skipping is an example of what type of exercise?

a)

Resistance/weight

b)

Plyometric

c)

Flexibility

d)

Circuit

56.

Which of the following training methods would be most suitable for a basketball athlete?

a)

Short Interval Training

b)

Intermediate Interval Training

c)

Continuous Running

d)

Continuous Swimming