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quiz on physical ed

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the ability of the body to move fast from one point to another, in the shortest possible time?

a)

Speed

b)

Agility

c)

Power

d)

Coordination

2.

What is the ability to exert a maximal force in the shortest time possible, as in accelerating, jumping, and throwing implements?

a)

Speed

b)

Agility

c)

Power

d)

Coordination

3.

What is the ability to use the senses and body parts to perform tasks smoothly, efficiently, and accurately?

a)

Speed

b)

Agility

c)

Power

d)

Coordination

4.

What refers to the speed at which a person’s body responds to an external stimulus?

a)

Agility

b)

Coordination

c)

Reaction Time

d)

Balance

5.

What is the ability of the joints to move beyond their normal range of motion?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Coordination

c)

Agility

d)

Power

6.

Physical fitness is the ability of the body to do day-to-day activities without undue fatigue, and still has time to do leisure activities and meet emergencies.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to your body tissues without becoming overly tired?

a)

Mascular Strength

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Body Composition

d)

Cardio Vascular Endurance

8.

What refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort?

a)

Body Composition

b)

Cardio Vascular Endurance

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Muscular Endurance

9.

Skill related components focus on factors that promote optimum health and prevent the onset of disease and problems associated with inactivity.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is the ability to move in a sudden change of direction and body position quickly?

a)

Speed

b)

Coordination

c)

Agility

d)

Balace

11.

Which one of the following after-school snacks is healthy?

a)

A packet of sweets

b)

A chocolate bar

c)

An apple cut into slices

12.

Protein is found in meat and we need it for healthy muscles. Which of these foods typically contains the most protein?

a)

Lettuce and tomato

b)

A chicken sandwich

c)

Chips

13.

Which of these foods contains the most vitamins and is good for your health?

a)

A slice of cake

b)

A fruit salad

c)

A cheeseburger

14.

How much sleep do teens need ?

a)

8 Hours

b)

6 Hours

c)

11 hours

15.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of sleep?

a)

Better concentration

b)

Lower stress

c)

Weight loss

16.

How can watching TV in bed help wind down and fall asleep ?

a)

Only when they are older than 10 years old

b)

It’s Never good idea

c)

Once they are teens

17.

Which of these lifestyle factors can affect the quality of your sleep?

a)

playing games till late

b)

Eating at minimum 1 hour before bedtime

c)

Exercising

18.

Doing homework on a bed….

a)

helps you relax and focus

b)

doesn’t matter

c)

is bad for a sleep

19.

Which of these will help promote better sleep healthily?

a)

Reading or listening to music

b)

Having a late dinner

c)

Exercising before bedtime

20.

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

a)

exercise

b)

physical activity

c)

physical fitness

d)

cardiorespiratory fitness

21.

The ability of your heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen to your muscles during prolonged physical activity is called

a)

muscular endurance

b)

muscular strength

c)

flexibility

d)

cardiorespiratory fitness

22.

All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except

a)

yoga

b)

tai chi

c)

jogging

d)

Pilates

23.

Which of the following has been shown to be more effective in lowering type II diabetes risk?

a)

High intensity exercise

b)

Regular exercise and healthy diet

c)

Prescription diabetes medication (insulin)

d)

Vitamins and regular physical activity

24.

The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is

a)

weight lifting

b)

running

c)

walking

d)

swimming

25.

The FITT principle stands for

a)

frequency, intensity, training and type

b)

frequency, intensity, time and type

c)

flexibility, interacting with training and time

d)

four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness

26.

Clarisse wants to start a moderate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise program, but she has been sedentary for the past 5 years. Which of the following activities would be the best for her to incorporate to meet her goal of increasing her cardiorespiratory endurance?

a)

Light stretching

b)

Water aerobics

c)

Competitive tennis

d)

High intensity weight training

27.

Moderate intensity activity is defined as activity that will raise your heart rate to

a)

40-50% of your maximum heart rate

b)

50-70% of your maximum heart rate

c)

70-85% of your maximum heart rate

d)

None of the answers are correct

28.

The best program for building muscular endurance would be one that consists of

a)

at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise

b)

exercises performed in sets of 12 repetitions with high amounts of resistance

c)

exercises performed in sets of 20 repetitions with low amounts of resistance

d)

performing one set of 10 with 8 different exercises

29.

You can do resistance training on consecutive days as long as

a)

you work different muscle groups from day to day

b)

you do a low to moderate intensity workout

c)

you allow each muscle 96 hours of recovery time

d)

you perform the same exercises each day

30.

John is physically active regularly throughout the week. This means that he

a)

lifts weights every day

b)

can do vigorous levels of exercise without fatigue

c)

plays competitive sports

d)

regularly moves his body to expend energy

31.

Which of the following occurs as a result of being regularly physically active?

a)

The lungs are able to take in more air

b)

The heart pumps less blood per beat due to improved oxygen carrying capacity

c)

HDL cholesterol is lowered

d)

Blood glucose levels increase

32.

Which of the following types of exercises is has been clinically identified as most effective in reducing stress, improving sleep and increasing productivity?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Muscular strength

c)

Muscular endurance

d)

Cardiorespiratory endurance

33.

The principle that states your fitness level will decline if you don't maintain your physical activity is known as the principle of

a)

recuperation

b)

adaptation

c)

reversibility

d)

individuality

34.

Which of the following are demonstrable benefits of cardiorespiratory exercise?

a)

It reduces the need for oxygen in the bloodstream

b)

It decreases the likelihood of osteoporosis

c)

People who engage in regular cardio lose weight faster than those who resistance train

d)

It improves the overall active and resting functioning of your cardiovascular system

35.

Jason has been exercising for four weeks and is ready to increase his intensity. Which of the following best describes the benefit he'll gain by increasing from light to moderate activity?

a)

Lowered risk of chronic disease

b)

Increased cardiorespiratory endurance

c)

A moderate health improvement

d)

A moderate improvement in wellness

36.

You can do resistance training on consecutive days as long as

a)

you work different muscle groups from day to day

b)

you do a low to moderate intensity workout

c)

you allow each muscle 96 hours of recovery time

d)

you perform the same exercises each day

37.

Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as

a)

static flexibility

b)

dynamic flexibility

c)

core flexibility

d)

progressive flexibility

38.

Core strength creates stability in your

a)

abdominal wall and legs

b)

back, pelvis and hips

c)

abdominal wall, back, hips and pelvis

d)

only the abdominal wall

39.

The ability of the body to go through daily activities without being overly tired is known as____________.

a)

Cardio Fitness

b)

Physical Fitness

c)

Muscular Fitness

d)

Mental Fitness

40.
The ability of your joints to move through a full range of motion is called_____________.
a)
Elasticity 
b)
Mobility
c)
Stretching 
d)
Flexibility 
41.

All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except

a)

yoga

b)

tai chi

c)

jogging

d)

Pilates

42.

The FITT principle stands for

a)

frequency, intensity, training and type

b)

frequency, intensity, time and type

c)

flexibility, interacting with training and time

d)

four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness

43.

The ability one of my muscles or group of my muscles to repeat a movement over and over again over a long period of time:

a)

Flexibility

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Muscular Endurance

d)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

44.

Body composition refers to:

a)

The ratio of bone, muscle, and fluid that make up body weight

b)

The number of fat cells a person is born with

c)

The amount of fat cells in a person when weighed

d)

How much a person weights

45.

Flexibility is:

a)

The body’s ability to push or pull with all its force

b)

The ability to move a joint through a full range of motion

c)

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the body during activity

d)

The ability to bend over and touch your toes without pain

46.

_______________ is the ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired.

a)

PHYSICAL FITNESS

b)

EXERCISE

c)

AEROBIC EXERCISE

d)

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

47.

_______________ is planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness.

a)

PHYSICAL FITNESS

b)

EXERCISE

c)

AEROBIC EXERCISE

d)

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

48.

_______________ is rhythmic, nonstop, moderate to vigorous acticity that requires large amounts of oxygen.

a)

PHYSICAL FITNESS

b)

EXERCISE

c)

AEROBIC EXERCISE

d)

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

49.

_______________ is intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy.

a)

PHYSICAL FITNESS

b)

EXERCISE

c)

AEROBIC EXERCISE

d)

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

50.

_______________ is a measure of a muscle's ability to repeatedly exert a force over a prolonged period of time.

a)

HEART AND LUNG ENDURANCE

b)

MUSCLE STRENGTH

c)

MUSCLE ENDURANCE

d)

FLEXIBILITY

51.

_______________ is a measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time.

a)

HEART AND LUNG ENDURANCE

b)

MUSCLE STRENGTH

c)

MUSCLE ENDURANCE

d)

FLEXIBILITY

52.

An example of endurance is:

a)

sit and reach

b)

40 yard dash

c)

push ups

d)

pacer/mile

53.

An example of muscular endurance is:

a)

sit and reach

b)

40 yard dash

c)

push ups

54.

What is the best definition below for INTENSITY?

a)

The number of days you exercise each week

b)

How hard you exercise

c)

How long you exercise

d)

The specific exercise you do during your workout

55.
"3 Days a Week" is an example of a...
a)
Frequency
b)
Intensity
c)
Time
d)
Type
56.
"45 Minutes Total" is an example of a...
a)
Frequency
b)
Intensity
c)
Time
d)
Type
57.

The ability of the body to go through daily activities without being overly tired is known as____________.

a)

Cardio Fitness

b)

Physical Fitness

c)

Muscular Fitness

d)

Mental Fitness

58.
The ability of your joints to move through a full range of motion is called_____________.
a)
Elasticity 
b)
Mobility
c)
Stretching 
d)
Flexibility 
59.

All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except

a)

yoga

b)

tai chi

c)

jogging

d)

Pilates

60.

Push-up test is a type of fitness testing that determines the upper body strength

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

The ability to stay upright while stationary or moving

a)

Coordination

b)

Speed

c)

Balance

d)

Flexibility

62.

The ability to to move from one point to another in the shortest period of time

a)

Agility

b)

Speed

c)

Endurance

d)

Power

63.
The body's proportion of fat, muscle, and bone is:
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Aerobic Fitness
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Body Composition
64.

What element of fitness does running fall under?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Endurance

c)

Strength

65.

What element of fitness does swimming fall under?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Endurance

c)

Strength

66.

What element of fitness does weight training fall under?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Endurance

c)

Strength

67.

What element of fitness does stretching fall under?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Endurance

c)

Strength

68.

Strength is the ability to use muscles to create force. Is this a benefit or element of fitness?

a)

Element

b)

Benefit

69.

When you heart and lungs work well during physical activity, you have achieved cardiovascular endurance. Is this a benefit or element of fitness?

a)

Element

b)

Benefit

70.

You can move freely and have more energy. Is this a benefit or element of fitness?

a)

Element

b)

Benefit

71.

A person who is flexible has the ability to move his or her joints fully and easily through a full range of motion. Is this an element or benefit of fitness?

a)

Element

b)

Benefit

72.

When you are fit, you are alert and think more clearly. Is this a benefit or element of fitness?

a)

Element

b)

Benefit

73.

The three elements of fitness are endurance, strength and

a)

aerobic exercise

b)

anaerobic exercise

c)

flexibility

d)

balance

74.

If you have trouble moving your joints fully and easily through a full range of motion, you should work on

a)

your appetite

b)

getting more sleep

c)

doing less exercise

d)

your flexibility

75.

Aerobic exercise

a)

uses large amounts of oxygen, and works the heart and lungs

b)

builds muscle, but does not use large amounts of oxygen

c)

should only be done indoors

d)

should only be done in a group

76.

Regular exercise

a)

helps you gain muscle and lose fat

b)

has little effect on your health

c)

is a good way to gain weight

d)

measures the amount of fat, muscle and bone in your body

77.

How much energy you use or how far you stretch when you work out is referred to as

a)

time

b)

frequency

c)

intensity

d)

type

78.

Your heart rate is

a)

Fast in relation to your pulse

b)

slow in relation to your pulse

c)

difficult to detect

d)

the number of heartbeats per minute

79.

You know your fitness goals are too high when

a)

you do not see much progress

b)

you are bored

c)

you achieve your goals

d)

your cardiovascular endurance increases

80.

What is playing within the rules with a good attitude and with respect to others?

a)

Game

b)

Practice

c)

Sportsmanship

d)

Strategy

81.

What is a push?

a)

A force to move something away from you

b)

A force to move something closer to you

c)

A glide on a surface

d)

A run

82.

When I run slowly, I ____________

a)

Sprint

b)

Jog

c)

Hop

d)

Coast

83.

To get better at something, I need to __________

a)

Stop

b)

Cheat

c)

Repeat

d)

Give up

84.

What is the ability to move quickly and easily?

a)

Running

b)

Agility

c)

Bouncing

d)

Endurance

85.

Working together toward the same goal is _______________

a)

Cooperation

b)

Endurance

c)

Independence

d)

Responsibility

86.

Which attire is crucial for participating in any gym activity?

a)

Sneakers

b)

boots

c)

Jeans

d)

Jacket

87.

When I stretch my legs, I can touch my toes. I am very ___________

a)

Strong

b)

Long lasting

c)

Flexible

d)

Rigid

88.

This activity at the end of your workout brings the mind and the body back to a relaxed state.

a)

Fitness

b)

Cool Down

c)

Endurance

d)

Warm-up

89.

Fitness tests are good because they _______________

a)

Tell me what I need to improve

b)

Tell me who is the best in the class

c)

Tell me what sport you should join

d)

Gives me a lot of activity when you take them

90.

At the beginning of the class and you start working out you do this activity to raise your body temperature and increase your heart rate

a)

Work Out

b)

Cool Down

c)

Endurance

d)

Warm-up

91.
Which exercise best works MUSCLE STRENGTH?
a)
Wall Sits
b)
Running in place
c)
Stretches
92.
How do you calculate your heart rate? 
a)
220-age 
b)
Counting for 10 sec and that is your pulse 
c)
By checking pulse for 6 sec and multiplying by 10
d)
None are correct 
93.
Which sport would work your cardiovascular system the most?
a)
Bowling
b)
Soccer
c)
Golf
94.

what does it mean to "overload" the muscles?

a)

Decrease intensity on muscles

b)

Maintain current intensity on muscles

c)

Increase intensity on the muscles

d)

You can't overload the muscles

95.

What skill component is described by moving as quickly or as fast as you can?

a)

Power

b)

Speed

c)

Reaction Time

d)

Muscular Strength

96.

The skill component that describes the ability to use the body parts and sense together with efficient movements.

a)

Reaction Time

b)

Coordination

c)

Power

d)

Agility

97.

The "sit and reach" is an example of what component of fitness?

a)

Endurance

b)

Flexibility

c)

Strength

d)

Power

98.

The "push-up" test measures...

a)

Flexibility

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Speed

d)

Agility

99.

The skill component that describes the ability to stabilize or control the body while standing or moving

a)

Flexibility

b)

Power

c)

Balance

d)

Agility

100.

What skill component describes the amount of force you can create when performing a task?

a)

Power

b)

Endurance

c)

Agility

d)

Coordination