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Benefits of Physical activity/Components of physical Fitness

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Physical activity can help:

a)

make you weaker

b)

make dinner

c)

make you stronger

d)

you get less sleep

2.

Physical activity increases our

a)

Mental wellness (how well we think)

b)

Physical wellness (how well our bodies perform)

c)

Emotional wellness (how we feel)

d)

All of the above

3.

These are chemicals in the brain triggered by physical activity that give us a sense of well-being; they are "feel good chemicals".

a)

Sweets

b)

Oxygen

c)

Endorphins

d)

Carbon Dioxide

4.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise

a)

improved cell health

b)

prevention of injuries

c)

reduced risk of premature death

d)

increased risk of certain diseases

5.

What part of your body will be most benefited from exercise?

a)

Your bones

b)

Your muscles

c)

Your heart

d)

All of these

6.

Refers to your body's ability to efficiently and effectively intake oxygen and deliver it to your body's tissues by way of the heart, lungs, arteries, vessels, and veins.

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Body Composition

c)

Flexibility

d)

Muscular Endurance

7.

A particular muscle group's ability to continuously contract against a given resistance.

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Body Composition

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Muscular Endurance

8.

Relies on muscles being able to lift very heavy weight.

a)

Body Composition

b)

Flexibility

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Muscular Endurance

9.

Refers to the range of motion you have around a given joint.

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Body Composition

c)

Flexibility

d)

Muscular Strength

10.

The body's ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass

a)

Muscular strength

b)

Body Composition

c)

Flexibility

d)

Muscular Endurance

11.

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

12.

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

a)

Reaction Time

b)

Balance

c)

Agility

d)

Power

13.
The ability to change your body's position quickly to control your body's movements.
a)
Agility
b)
Balance
c)
Coordination
d)
Reaction Time
14.
The ability to keep an upright position while moving or standing still.
a)
Balance
b)
Agility
c)
Coordination
d)
Reaction Time
15.
The ability to use two or more body parts together at the same time.
a)
Coordination
b)
Balance
c)
Reaction Time
d)
Agility
16.
The ability to use your strength quickly.
a)
Power
b)
Muscular Strength
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Speed
17.

The exercise in the picture below would assist in improving which component of fitness:

a)

Flexibility

b)

Balance

c)

Agility

d)

Muscular Strength

18.

What are the benefits of being active?

a)

Healthier lifestyle

b)

Decrease heart rate

c)

Decrease risks of cancer

d)

All of the above

19.

How many minutes should you play or exercise everyday?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

40

d)

60

20.
Yoga helps improve which component of fitness the most...
a)
Flexibility
b)
Speed
c)
Muscle Strength
d)
Agility
21.
The sit and reach is an example of what component of fitness?
a)
Endurance
b)
Flexibility
c)
Strength
d)
Body Composition
22.

Skill component that describes the ability to stabilize or control the body while standing or moving.

a)

agility

b)

coordination

c)

balance

d)

reaction time

23.
What is the correct definition for Muscular Endurance?
a)
The maximum strength you have
b)
Being able to throw a long distance
c)
The distance you can stretch your body
d)
Using muscles for a long period of time
24.

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)

Muscular Endurance

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Speed

d)

Cardio-Respiratory Endurance

25.

The difference between a the body of a Sumo wrestler and a marathon runner.

a)

Body Composition

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Muscular Endurance

d)

Flexibility