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Health and fitness overview

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following defines the term residual volume?

a)

The amount of air which enter lungs during NORMAL inspiration at rest

b)

The maximum amount of air you can exhale after taking the deepest possible inspiration

c)

The amount of air LEFT in the lungs following a maximal exhalation

2.

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary vein?

a)

Left Atrium

b)

Right Atrium

c)

Left Ventricle

d)

Right Ventricle

3.

Define Lordosis

a)

When the spine twists and curves to the side

b)

Excessive inward curve of the lumbar region

c)

Excessive outward curve of the thoracic region

4.

What acronym is used to remember the components of Health related fitness?

a)

CMMFB (Call my mom for biryani)

b)

SSS.BPM

c)

P.CRABS

d)

STEAM

5.

What does the 'T' in SPORT (principles of training) stand for?

a)

Training

b)

Type

c)

Tedium

d)

Time

6.

Which of the following muscles is located on the upper leg?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Latissiumus Dorsi

c)

Rectus Abdominus

d)

Quadriceps

e)

Biceps

7.

Nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, ........

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Daiphragm

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

8.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of capillaries?

a)

Smallest of the 3 blood vessels

b)

Huge network of them which link veins and arteries

c)

Thick, elastic walls

9.

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

a)

Tarsals

b)

Skull

c)

Thumb

d)

Clavicle

e)

Patella

10.

What is the definition of flexion?

a)

Movement where the angle between 2 bones increases

b)

Movement where the angle between 2 bones decreases

11.

Which of the following can cause bad posture?

a)

Obesity

b)

Wearing high heels

c)

Being stressed

d)

Being old

e)

Being pregnant

12.

"Muscle action where the muscle remains the same length" refers to which type of muscle contraction?

a)

Flexion

b)

Concentric

c)

Isometric

d)

Eccentric

e)

Abduction

13.

Which fibre types are white, fatigue rapidly and have a low level of oxygen?

a)

Type 1, Slow-twitch fibres

b)

Type 2, Fast-twitch fibres

14.

What is the equation to calculate maximum heart rate (MHR)?

a)

SV x HR

b)

220 - Age

c)

220 + Age

d)

CO x SV

15.

Systolic pressure is...

a)

The higher blood pressure measurement

b)

mmHg

c)

The lower blood pressure measurement

d)

The pressure when the heart rests between beast

e)

The pressure when the heart pushes blood through arteries

16.

The aerobic energy system is most suitable for...

a)

Marathon runners

b)

Javelin throwers

c)

Long jumpers

d)

Sprinters

17.

What is the equation for the anaerobic energy system?

a)

Glucose => Energy + Lactic Acid

b)

SV x HR

c)

Glucose + 02 => Energy + C02 + H20

d)

220 - Age

18.

Which of the following is a long term effect of exercsie?

a)

Breathing rate increases

b)

DOMS (Delayed onset of muscle soreness)

c)

Hypertrophy (Heart size increases)

d)

Body shape changes

e)

Hydration levels decrease

19.

Which of these are components of skill-related fitness?

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Reaction Time

20.

Define health

a)

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

b)

Ability to cope with daily demands without suffering undue fatigue.

c)

Exercising a minimum of 3 times per week