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family PE quiz

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When at the line of scrimmage players from the offensive team must all be...

a)

Next to their defender

b)

Within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage

c)

In the end zone

d)

On their side of the line of scrimmage

2.

A defensive player catches the offensive team’s pass in bounds. This is called a/an…

a)

Fumble

b)

Incomplete pass

c)

Touchdown

d)

Interception

3.

When the offensive team is downed in their own end zone (not the end zone they are trying to score in) it is called a/an…

a)

Safety

b)

Extra point

c)

Interception

d)

Touchdown

4.

The offensive team’s player loses control of the ball (drops it on the field) before they are downed. This is called a/an…

a)

Interception

b)

Fumble

c)

Complete pass

d)

Punt

5.

A touchdown is worth 6 points, a field goal is worth 3 points, and a safety is worth 2 points.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

On 4th down the offense has the choice to either play for the 1st down or punt the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Offensively, a wide receiver is primarily used in the passing game while a running back is primarily used for running the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Making contact with an offensive player who is attempting to catch a pass is illegal and is referred to as pass interference (assume the ball hasn’t been thrown yet or is still in the air).

a)

True

b)

False

9.

If a player catches a forward pass they can throw it to another teammate that is in front of them to advance the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If a player drops a pass attempt and never had control of the ball, a player from the opposing team can pick it up and try to score.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Intercepting the progress of the ball with some part of the body is called:

a)

Trapping

b)

Catching

c)

Punting

d)

Dribbling

12.

When the ball goes out of play over the sideline it is put back in play with a:

a)

Kick off

b)

Goal kick

c)

Throw in

d)

Penalty kick

13.

When the ball goes over the endline after being last touched by a defensive player it is put in play with a:

a)

Kick off

b)

Goal kick

c)

Throw in

d)

Corner kick

14.

When the ball goes over the endline after being last touched by an offensive player it is put in play with a:

a)

Kick off

b)

Goal kick

c)

Throw in

d)

Penalty kick

15.

The throw in rule requires:

a)

both hands

b)

An over the head throw

c)

Both feet in contact with the ground

d)

All answers are correct

16.

Where does the kick-off take place?

a)

Goal Box

b)

Midfield

c)

Corner

d)

None of the above

17.

When going for the ball you CAN hold or push your opponent to get position, but you CANNOT kick or trip them to get position.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A goalie may use his/her privileges (ie. pick the ball up with their hands) anywhere on the field.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Choose the answer that has the most ELASTIC POTENTIAL energy.

a)

a rubber band pulled back all the way

b)

a rubber band pulled back part of the way

c)

a rubber band laying on a table

20.

Choose the answer that has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy.

a)

a 500 kg boulder on a 5 meter hill

b)

a 500 kg boulder on a 10 meter hill

c)

a 500 kg boulder on a 20 meter hill

21.

Choose the answer that has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy

a)

a bird flying 7 kmph 3 meters off the ground

b)

a bird flying 7 kmph 6 meters off the ground

c)

a bird flying 10 kmph 3 meters off the ground

22.

Choose the answer that has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy.

a)

a car going 10 kmph on top of a mountain

b)

a car going 15 kmph on the 3rd floor of a parking garage

c)

a car going 20 kmph on an interstate ramp

23.

What two factors affect GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy?

a)

mass

b)

height

c)

speed

d)

mass and speed

e)

mass and height

24.

What two factors affect kinetic energy?

a)

mass

b)

speed

c)

height

d)

mass and speed

e)

mass and height

25.

When figuring GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy, what matters more?

a)

speed

b)

height

c)

amount of fur

26.

Which has more GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy and WHY? (Choose the BEST explanation!)


A roller coaster car at the top of a hill

OR

a roller coaster car at the bottom of the hill.

a)

The car at the top because it is not moving, so it has more potential energy.

b)

The car at the top because it is higher off the ground, so it has more GPE.

c)

The car at the bottom because it is going faster.

d)

The car at the bottom because it can't go any lower.

27.

Which has more KINETIC energy and WHY? (Choose the BEST explanation!)


A roller coaster car at the top of a hill

OR

a roller coaster car at the bottom of the hill.

a)

The car at the top because it is not moving, so it has more potential energy.

b)

The car at the top because it is higher off the ground, so it has more GPE.

c)

The car at the bottom because it is going faster.

d)

The car at the bottom because it can't go any lower.

28.

What is the mechanical energy of a system?

a)

just potential energy

b)

just kinetic energy

c)

the sum of the potential and kinetic energy

d)

kinetic energy minus potential energy

29.

A plane flying above the ground has what energy?

a)

Only GPE because it is high

b)

Only KE because it is moving

c)

GPE and KE because it is off the ground and moving

30.

What are some examples of cardiovascular fitness?

a)

doing pull-ups

b)

running the mile

c)

heart rate mile

d)

jump-roping

31.

What is an example of muscular endurance?

a)

running the mile

b)

crunches

c)

breathing

d)

jump-roping

32.

Flexibility: amount of force your muscles can produce

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Body Composition: amount of force your muscles can produce

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving.

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Power

e)

Reaction Time

35.

Ability to use strength quickly. Involves strength and speed

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Power

e)

Reaction Time

36.

Ability to change the position of your body quickly and to control your body’s movements

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Power

e)

Reaction Time

37.

Amount of time it takes to make a move

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Power

e)

Reaction Time

38.

Ability to use your senses together with your body parts

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Power

e)

Reaction Time

39.

FIT

a)

Flippin, Iguana, Trees

b)

Fitness, Interest, Tight

c)

Frequency, Intensity, Time

40.

is one complete movement of an exercise

a)

Rep

b)

Set

c)

Pacing

41.

is a group of reps

a)

Rep

b)

Set

c)

Pacing

42.

is keeping a constant steady speed

a)

Rep

b)

Set

c)

Pacing

43.

Which of these is not part of RICE?

a)

Ice

b)

Rest

c)

Compassion

d)

Compression

e)

Elevation

44.
When you exercise, is it good for your body?
a)
No
b)
Yes
45.
Which is the best to drink for your body?
a)
Juice
b)
Water
c)
Soda
d)
Coffee
46.
When jogging around the gym, are you allowed to touch others?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Sometimes
47.
What sport activity is this?
a)
Two on Two
b)
Volleyball
c)
Basketball
d)
Tennis
48.
________ makes your bones strong.
a)
Water
b)
Coffee
c)
Milk
d)
Tea
49.
What Sport is this?
a)
Foosball
b)
Tennis
c)
Football
d)
Soccer
50.

Which ball is used for basketball?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

In soccer, who is the only player who can use their hands?

a)

Midfielder

b)

Defense

c)

Forward

d)

Goalie

52.

Which is a push-up?

a)
b)
c)
d)
53.

Which one is a jumping jack?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

Which SAL enables the diver to feel the position of her body while in the air?

a)

Stamina

b)

Kinaesthetic Awareness

c)

Creativity

d)

Communication

55.

Which international rugby team are nicknamed ‘The Pumas’?

a)

Australia

b)

South Africa

c)

Zew Zealand

d)

Argentina

56.

Which TWO of these SALs would be most important for a hurdler to finish the race quickly?

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Leadership

c)

Speed

d)

Flexibility

57.

Which golfer has won the most major titles?

a)

Jack Nicklaus

b)

Annika Sorenstam

c)

Tiger Woods

d)

Patty Berg

58.

Speed and endurance are vital SALs in many sports. Arguably, the greatest test of both is the 800m track and field event. But who is the quickest athlete ever over 800m?

a)

David Rudisha

b)

Usain Bolt

c)

Mo Farah

d)

Michael Johnson

59.

Which two SALs are most vital in golf?

a)

Control

b)

Leadership

c)

Communication

d)

Decision Making

60.

Who is the leading goal scorer in English Premier League history?

a)

Thierry Henry

b)

Wayne Rooney

c)

Sergio Aguero

d)

Alan Shearer

61.

Which 3 sports form a triathlon?

a)

Swimming running cycling

b)

Swimming running throwing

c)

Jumping running cycling

d)

Running cycling archery

62.

Who has won more Rugby World Cups than anyone else?

a)

England

b)

South Africa

c)

Australia

d)

New Zealand

63.

Simone Biles has won 25 World Championship medals. How many of those 25 were gold medals?

a)

19

b)

21

c)

23

d)

25

64.

Which years did Andy Murray win Wimbledon? (select 2 answers)

a)

2013

b)

2014

c)

2015

d)

2016

65.

How many yards is the length of an American Football field, INCLUDING the end zones at both ends?

a)

100 YARDS

b)

110 YARDS

c)

120 YARDS

d)

130 YARDS

66.

What is the name of the position given to the person who is lifted up in a cheerleading stunt?

a)

Smallest

b)

Flyer

c)

Plane

d)

Wings

67.

What is the national sport of Japan?

a)

Baseball

b)

Skateboarding

c)

Sumo Wrestling

d)

Tennis

68.

How many players are there in a rugby league team?

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

69.

What athletes are known for having the best VO2Max?

a)

Cross country skiers

b)

triathletes

c)

cyclists

d)

marathon runners

70.

Which football teams logo is this?

a)

West Ham

b)

Tottenham Hotspur

c)

Liverpool

d)

Chelsea

71.

How many players are on a netball team?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

72.

How many swimming strokes are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6