WorksheetsGrade 8 Ch. 9 Lessons 1 and 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is often required to achieve fitness goals?
Careful planning
Immediate action
Random attempts
Ignoring schedules
What does physical activity help with?
Coordination and balance
Thinking more clearly and more self-esteem
Maintain a healthy weight
Maintain mental and emotional health
All of the above
Which activity burns the MOST calories for a person weighing 130 lbs?
Basketball
House cleaning (general)
Weight lifting (moderate)
Swimming
How many calories does a person weighing 130 lbs burn while mowing the lawn for one hour?
325
387
472
413
How many calories does a person weighing 155 lbs burn while bicycling for one hour?
563
211
704
236
What is the main purpose of exercise as described in the text?
To increase stress
To build or maintain fitness
To decrease energy levels
To cause weight gain
What are the TWO differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? (PICK TWO!)
a) Anaerobic uses lots of oxygen and aerobic does not
b) Aerobic uses lots of oxygen and anaerobic does not
c) Anaerobic exercise works the heart and lungs and aerobic builds muscle
d) Aerobic exercise works the heart and lungs and anaerobic builds muscle
What is one method to measure upper-body strength and endurance?
Running a mile
Hanging from a bar with your chin above the bar
Jumping rope
Doing sit-ups
What are some exercises that improve muscle strength and endurance?
Yoga and Pilates
Running and swimming
Weightlifting and cycling
Stretching and meditation
True or False: Body composition can be calculated using your BMI or your body mass index
True
False
