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Factors affecting fitness

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Our physique helps us in our sports performance. A very tall and slim player is suitable for the sport of ___________.

a)

sumo wrestling

b)

weightlifting

c)

netball

d)

horse riding

2.

Males are stronger than females because they have_________.

a)

stronger muscles and larger bones

b)

shorter height than females

c)

same heart sizes

d)

smaller lung sizes

3.

Females are more __________ than males.

a)

coordinated

b)

flexible

c)

muscular

d)

active physically

4.

Which of the following is not a factor affecting fitness?

a)

Age

b)

Stress

c)

Gender

d)

Computer usage

5.

Some physical benefits that occur when a person undergoes consistent exercises are ________________.

a)

increase in muscle mass

b)

rapid growth of hair on chest and deepening of voice

c)

high blood pressure and increase in stress

d)

tired and decrease in interest in participation in sports

6.

_______________ is, the smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones.

a)

COORDINATION

b)

BALANCE

c)

FLEXIBILITY

d)

ENDURANCE

7.

_______________ is, the feeling of stability aand control over your body.

a)

COORDINATION

b)

BALANCE

c)

FLEXIBILITY

d)

ENDURANCE

8.

_______________ 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

9.

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

a)

PHYSICAL FITNESS

b)

EXERCISE

c)

AEROBIC EXERCISE

d)

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

10.

_______________ 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

11.

_______________ 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

12.

_______________ is the ability of your body's joints to move easily through a full range of motion.

a)

HEART AND LUNG ENDURANCE

b)

MUSCLE STRENGTH

c)

MUSCLE ENDURANCE

d)

FLEXIBILITY

13.

Press ups make your (a)   stronger.

14.

What is the benefit of exercising?

a)

Improve fitness

b)

Make your hair grow

c)

Whiter teeth

d)

Improve hearing

15.

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

a)

yoga

b)

tai chi

c)

jogging

d)

Pilates

16.

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

17.

An example of endurance is:

a)

sit and reach

b)

40 yard dash

c)

push ups

d)

pacer/mile

18.

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

19.
Bicep Curls (Heavy weight, 8 times)
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Muscular Endurance
c)
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
d)
Flexibility 
20.

When thinking about Flexibility: (check all that apply)

a)

Being flexible with help to prevent injuries in all types of physical activities

b)

Being flexible is only important if you are a gymnast, dancer, cheerleader, etc...

c)

Being flexible will help to heal faster if injuries occur

d)

Being flexible will allow for better every-day movements throughout your lifetime

21.

Body Composition is the balance between _____________________________ in your body

a)

Fat and Muscle

b)

Water and Muscle

c)

Fat and Bone Structure

d)

Skin and Bones

22.

True or False: Physical Activity is scientifically proven to make you happy!

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which of the following are benefits of being a physically fit person: (check all that apply)

a)

Increased Self-confidence

b)

Stronger bones as you age

c)

Better able to deal with stress and hardships

d)

Better performance in school

e)

Less chance of getting diabetes and heart disease

24.

What is 'Agility'?

a)

Being able to move in a direction OTHER than straight ahead

b)

Being able to sprint forward fast

c)

Being able to touch your toes

d)

Being able to say the alphabet backwards

25.

What exericse this is?

a)

Bicep curl

b)

Tricep dip

c)

Quadricep extension

d)

Hammer curls

26.

It is the amount on how a person respond to a rapid situation.

a)

Speed

b)

Power

c)

Reaction Time

27.

What are the 2 types of balance? Choose two answers.

a)

Static

b)

Moving

c)

Still

d)

Dynamic

e)

Physical

28.

Which of the following is NOT a component of SKILL related fitness?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Power

c)

Balance

d)

Agility

29.

What is defined as, "The length of time between a stimulus and your response to that stimulus."

a)

Coordination

b)

Reaction time

c)

Speed

d)

Power

30.

What can be defined as, "The ability to keep the body under control at high speed."

a)

Reaction Time

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Agility

e)

Power

31.
The ability to use your strength quickly.
a)
Power
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Speed
32.

The ability to move quickly or cover a distance in a short period of time.

a)

Coordination

b)

Balance

c)

Speed

d)

Agility

33.

How many Skill Related Components in Fitness are there?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

34.

Mental Reaction Time is

a)

How quickly you respond physically to a stimulus.

b)

How quickly you perceive and process a stimulus.

35.

Combining Power, Speed and Force allows a person to perform explosive movements.

a)

False

b)

True

36.
The ability to use your entire body for long periods of time without stopping.  This requires a strong heart, lungs, and clear blood vessels.
a)
Cardiovascular Fitness
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Speed
d)
Muscular Endurance
37.

This relates to how well the systems of your body operate. examples: heart, lungs, muscles etc..

a)

Skill-related fitness

b)

Health-related fitness

38.

This is related to the possibility of you becoming a good athlete and the ability to do well in everyday life activities.

a)

Skill-related fitness

b)

Health-related fitness

39.

How many components of fitness is health-related?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

4

d)

6

40.

The alternate handwall ball throw will help improve...

a)

Speed

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Agility