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Athletics Midterm

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was athletics born?

a)

Ancient Rome

b)

Ancient Greece

c)

Britain

d)

Russia

2.

Running requires

a)

cardiovascular endurance

b)

speed

c)

coordination

d)

None of these

3.

Which event would you need one of these for?

a)

Throwing

b)

Relay

c)

Long jump

d)

High jump

4.
The shortest individual running event is ______ meters on an outdoor track.
a)
400 meters 
b)
200 meters 
c)
4 X 100 meter relay 
d)
100 meters 
5.

Running Techniques includes...

a)

Upright body posture

b)

Mid foot landing

c)

Arms with elbows flexed at 90 degree

d)

Slight forward lean

6.

Before exercising, one should always

a)

warm up

b)

scream

c)

drink water

d)

study

7.

The importance of warming up before exercises is to

a)

sweat as much as we can

b)

perform better

c)

prevent injuries

d)

have better mobility

8.

Warming up increases our ..., preparing our body for ... exercises.

a)

body temperature ; slow

b)

heart rate ; simple

c)

height ; jumping

d)

body temperature ; vigorous

9.

Warming up consists of ... exercises.

a)

high intensity

b)

low intensity

c)

mid intensity

d)

hard core

10.

Examples of warm up exercises are...

a)

slow jog for 5 min

b)

10-20 jumping jacks

c)

5 min skipping rope

d)

dynamic strecthing

11.

When do we do our warm up?

a)

during exercises

b)

after exercises

c)

before any intensive exercises

d)

5 min after finishing exercises

12.

One lap around the track?

a)

1600 meters

b)

800 meters

c)

100 meters

d)

400 meters

13.

Before exercising we should always

a)

Scream

b)

Drink water

c)

Warm up

d)

cool down

14.
How often should you eat healthy food?
a)
Every Tuesday.
b)
On your birthday.
c)
Everyday.
d)
On Christmas only.
15.
Which one is NOT a fruit?
a)
banana
b)
hamburger
c)
apple
d)
grapes
16.

Which one is the healthy food?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

which one of these are unhealthy meal ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

The Healthy food make our body active and good

a)

yes

b)

no

19.

when you exercise, or play any sport, you need to make sure you play safely?

a)

yes

b)

no

20.

What is a marathon race?

a)

Short race

b)

Medium race

c)

Long race

21.

A sports event in which an athlete with the best score wins could be called:

a)

compete

b)

competition

c)

competitor

d)

competation

22.

A race, in which participants give each other a thing called 'baton' is called:

a)

rally race

b)

rely race

c)

really race

d)

relay race

23.
What's Being Stretched?
a)
Triceps
b)
Biceps
c)
Posterior Deltoids
d)
Anterior Deltoids
24.
What's Being Stretched?
a)
Quads
b)
Neck
c)
Traps
d)
Gastrocnemius 
25.
the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
a)
gait
b)
artificial
c)
wheelchair
d)
abdomen
26.
The body's ability to deliver oxygen to muscles while the body is in motion without undue fatigue. 
a)
cardiovascular endurance
b)
muscle endurance
c)
muscle power
d)
muscle strength 
27.
_________is a measure of range of motion in a given joint or combination of joints. 
a)
cardiovascular endurance
b)
flexibility 
c)
muscle strength
d)
muscle endurance
28.

What are the benefits of being active?

a)

Healthier lifestyle

b)

Decrease heart rate

c)

Decrease risks of cancer

d)

All of the above

29.

Participation in active recreation is everyone's responsibility. Which of the following is the best reason for this?

a)

to maintain an ideal body weight

b)

to have a healthy lifestyle

c)

keep a physically fit and healthy body

d)

have fun, enjoyment and socialization

30.
How many minutes should you play or exercise every day?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
60
31.
You should drink 6-8 glasses of ________ each day.
a)
Coffee
b)
Soda
c)
Water
d)
Tea
32.
Fruits and Vegetables should be eaten every day.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
________ makes your bones strong.
a)
Water
b)
Coffee
c)
Milk
d)
Tea
34.
Offense is the team with the ball.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Defense is the team without the ball.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
What do we call physical activity done to keep the body fit and healthy?
a)
Program
b)
Flexibility
c)
Endurance
d)
Exercise
37.
The ability to touch your toes is an example of:
a)
Muscular Endurance
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Aerobic Fitness
d)
Flexibility
38.
The ability to use two or more body parts together at the same time.
a)
Coordination
b)
Balance
c)
Reaction Time
d)
Agility
39.
The ability to use your strength quickly.
a)
Power
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Speed
40.
The ability to change your body's position quickly to control your body's movements.
a)
Agility
b)
Balance
c)
Coordination
d)
Reaction Time
41.
The ability to keep an upright position while moving or standing still.
a)
Balance
b)
Agility
c)
Coordination
d)
Reaction Time
42.
What do we call physical activity done to keep the body fit and healthy?
a)
Program
b)
Flexibility
c)
Endurance
d)
Exercise
43.
What is doing something over and over again so you can get better at it?
a)
Games
b)
Exercise
c)
Practice
d)
Prevention
44.
Working together toward the same goal is...
a)
Cooperation
b)
Endurance 
c)
Responsibility
d)
Flexibility
45.
What do you call the study of foods and how they nourish the body?
a)
Nutrition
b)
Prevention
c)
Program
d)
Carbohydrates
46.
What is using kind words and being nice to others?
a)
Responsibility
b)
Cooperation
c)
Respect
d)
Sportsmanship
47.
What nutrient builds muscles?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Calcium
d)
Protein
48.
What nutrient provides us with energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Vitamins
d)
Calcium
49.

how many food groups are there?

a)

5

b)

2

c)

7

d)

6

50.

eating fast food everyday is healthy

a)

true

b)

fals