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Mr Schooley's Friday Monster PE Quiz

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of these is an immediate effect of exercise?

a)

Improvement in muscular endurance

b)

Improvement in stamina

c)

Increase in aerobic fitness

d)

Increase in heart rate

2.

Which one of these performers relies most heavily on their cardiovascular endurance?

a)

200m runner

b)

10 000m runner

c)

Discus thrower

d)

Long jumper

3.

Which one of these shows how to calculate the mechanical advantage of a lever?

a)

Effort arm × weight (resistance) arm

b)

Effort arm ÷ weight (resistance) arm

c)

Effort arm + weight (resistance) arm

d)

Effort arm − weight (resistance) arm

4.

Which one of these describes flexibility?

a)

Changing direction at speed with control

b)

Combination of strength and speed

c)

Range of movement possible at a joint

d)

Supplying oxygen to the working muscles

5.

Which one of these causes plantar flexion at the ankle?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Tibialis anterior

6.

Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?

a)

Femur and tibia

b)

Humerus and radius

c)

Scapula and humerus

d)

Tibia and fibula

7.

Which one of these is an example of intrinsic motivation when learning to swim?

a)

Enjoying the swimming lessons

b)

Moving on to the next swimming level

c)

Receiving badges for distances swam

d)

Receiving praise from the swimming teacher

8.

Which one of these is the ‘S’ in SMART targets of goal setting?

a)

Simple

b)

Sound

c)

Special

d)

Specific

9.

To train anaerobically, an athlete would need to work ...

a)

between 40-60% of their maximum heart rate.

b)

more than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

c)

less than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

d)

between 60-80% of their maximum heart rate.

10.

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘progression’ when training?

a)

Training is increased gradually as the

body adjusts to the increased demands

b)

Training that is suited to a particular

sport or activity

c)

Training benefits are lost when

training stops

d)

Training to make the body work harder

than normal in order to improve it

11.

One benefit of a cool down is that it:

a)

Reduces the chance of injury during activity

b)

Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise

c)

Increases blood flow around the body

d)

Increases the production of lactic acid

12.

What type of lever is being shown here?

(a)  

13.

What is the fulcrum when moving the weight from position A to B?

(a)  

14.

What type of lever is being shown here?

(a)  

15.

What lever is used to extend the elbow and complete a football throw in?

(a)  

16.

What type of lever is being shown here?

(a)  

17.

What lever would be used to extend Megan Rapinoe's right leg to kick the ball?

(a)  

18.

Which one of these lung volumes is defined as the volume of air left in the lungs after maximal expiration?

a)

Expiratory reserve volume

b)

Inspiratory reserve volume

c)

Residual volume

d)

Tidal volume

19.

Which one of these muscles is found at the shoulder joint?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Gluteals

d)

Tibialis anterior

20.

Which one of these is incorrect?

a)

The skeleton provides oxygen for the working muscles

b)

The skeleton provides protection for vital organs

c)

The skeleton provides structural shape and points for attachment

d)

The skeleton provides support

21.

During inspiration, which one of these must air first pass through before entering the bronchi?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Lungs

d)

Trachea

22.

Which one of these performers relies most heavily on agility?

a)

100 m runner

b)

Golfer

c)

Rower

d)

Tennis player

23.

The Wall Toss Test measures which component of fitness?

a)

Agility

b)

Balance

c)

Coordination

d)

Flexibility

24.
Which of the following delivers oxygen to cells?
a)
Red Blood cells
b)
White blood cells
c)
Platelets
d)
Plasma
25.

Which of the following are the blood vessels that have a wall that is 1 cell thick?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

26.

Which of the following are the blood vessels that have the thickest walls?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

27.
What is the name of the part labelled 3?
a)
Right Atrium
b)
Left Atrium
c)
Right Ventricle
d)
Left Ventricle
28.
What is the name of the part labelled 2?
a)
Right Atrium
b)
Left Atrium
c)
Right Ventricle
d)
Left Ventricle
29.
What is the name of the part labelled 4?
a)
Right Atrium
b)
Left Atrium
c)
Right Ventricle
d)
Left Ventricle
30.
What is the function of a valve?
a)
Helps blood to clot
b)
Keeps blood flowing in all directions
c)
Keeps blood flowing in one direction
d)
Stops blood from flowing
31.

Which blood vessel carry blood away from the heart?

a)

arteries

b)

veins

c)

capillaries

32.

An activity designed to maintain or improve fitness...

a)

Health

b)

Fitness

c)

Performance

d)

Exercise

33.

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity...

a)

Health

b)

Fitness

c)

Performance

d)

Exercise

34.

The ability to meet the demands of the environment efficiently and effectively...

a)

Health

b)

Fitness

c)

Well-being

d)

Exercise

35.

Refers to a feeling or mental state of being contented, happy, prosperous and healthy....

a)

Health

b)

Fitness

c)

Well-being

d)

Exercise

36.

Increased self esteem/ confidence...

a)

Physical effect of exercise

b)

Emotional effect of exercise

c)

Social effect of exercise

37.

Improved opportunity for friendships...

a)

Physical effect of exercise

b)

Emotional effect of exercise

c)

Social effect of exercise

38.

Decreases stress...

a)

Physical effect of exercise

b)

Emotional effect of exercise

c)

Social effect of exercise