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GCSE PE Component

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What bone is this?

a)

Long Bone

b)

Biceps

c)

Humerus

d)

Ulna

2.

What bone is this?

a)

Collar Bone

b)

Clavicle

c)

Shoulder

d)

Sternum

3.

What bone is this?

a)

Tibia

b)

Fibula

c)

Pelvis

d)

Femur

4.

What bone is this?

a)

Shin

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Patella

5.

What bone is this?

a)

Metacarpals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Carpals

d)

Phalanges

6.

What bone is this?

a)

Tarsals

b)

Carpals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Tippitus

7.

What bone is this?

a)

Shin

b)

Fibula

c)

Tibia

d)

Patella

8.

Which of the following is NOT a real joint?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ball & Socket

c)

Window

d)

Pivot

9.

Which of the following is the skeletal system NOT responsible for?

a)

Blood production

b)

Protection of organs

c)

Repairing of skin abrasions

d)

Mineral storage

10.
The average resting heart rate is between...
a)
40-60bpm
b)
50-70bpm
c)
60-80bpm
d)
70-90bpm
11.

Which of the following is an example of an aerobic activity?

a)

Distance Run

b)

100 Meter Sprint

c)

50 Meter Swim

d)

Bench Press

12.
How do you calculate your maximum heart rate? 
a)
210 - your age 
b)
206 - your age 
c)
220 - your age 
d)
100 - your age 
13.

During your cool down you should do the following two things....

a)

Mental preparation and skill phase

b)

Stretch and mental preparation

c)

Pulse lowering and mental preparation

d)

Pulse lowering and stretch

14.
The muscle which relaxes during movement is the.....
a)
Antagonist
b)
Agonist
15.
What is the name of a poison that is produced during anaerobic respiration?
a)
Carbon dioxide 
b)
Lactic acid 
c)
Hydrochloric acid
d)
sweat
16.
What is heart rate?
a)
The number of heart beats per minute (bpm) 
b)
The volume of blood pumped per minute by each ventricle
c)
When the heart squeezes
17.
Which type of joint is the knee?
a)
Hinge
b)
Ball and socket
18.

What movement has occurred at the arm in the diagram on the right?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Rotation

19.
Muscles work in pairs. What are these called?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Agonistic
c)
Antagonistic
d)
Asymmetrical
20.
Which muscle is the Agonist during the action of 'standing on tiptoes'?
a)
Hamstrings
b)
Quadriceps
c)
Gastrocnemius
d)
Gluteals
21.
Which sporting action is an example of abduction at the shoulder?
a)
Taking a throw-in in football
b)
Shoulder pass in netball
c)
The down phase of a press-up
d)
Butterfly swimming stroke
22.

Which of these is NOT an antagonistic pair?

a)

Biceps & Triceps

b)

Hamstrings & Quadriceps

c)

Pectorals & Abdominals

d)

Hip Flexors & Gluteals

23.

The articulating bones at the shoulder joint are...

a)

Pelvis, Vertebrae

b)

Femur, Tibia, Fibula

c)

Scapula, Humerus

d)

Talus, Metacarpals

24.

The function of cartilage is...

a)

Prevents bones rubbing together

b)

Supports a joint

c)

Attaches muscle to bone

d)

Attaches bone to bone

25.

The muscles that attach at the ankle joint are...

a)

Quadriceps and Hamstrings

b)

Tibialis Anterior and Gastrocnemius

c)

Gluteals and Hip Flexor

26.
Bob is very small. He needs to stand on his "tip toe's" to reach the cookie jar on the top shelf of the cupboard.  What is the movement of his ankles?
a)
Plantar Flexion
b)
Extension
c)
Dorsiflexion
d)
Anterior Rotation
27.
Mark is sitting in a chair, legs out in front of him resting on an ottoman. His knees are.....
a)
Hyperextended
b)
Rotated
c)
Flexed
d)
Extended
28.

Remember when Mrs. Smith was mad, she was tapping her right foot on the floor? Which best describes her ANKLE movement as her foot lifts off the floor in an UPWARD motion?

a)

Plantar Flexion

b)

Dorsiflexion

c)

Inversion

d)

Eversion

29.

When doing a star jump, what is the type of movement of the arms when they move away from the body?

a)

Abduction

b)

Adduction

c)

Extension

d)

Flexion

30.
When the outstanding Dustin Martin kicks a football the movement of the knee joint in the back swing, before kicking the ball is......
a)
Abduction
b)
Flexion
c)
Extension
d)
Adduction
31.

Moving a body part towards the midline of the body is....

a)

Adduction

b)

Abduction

c)

Rotation

d)

Flexion

32.

Straightening parts at a joint so the angle between them increases is.....

a)

Flexion

b)

Adduction

c)

Extension

d)

Abduction

33.

Moving a body part away from the midline is.......

a)

Rotation

b)

Adduction

c)

Abduction

d)

Circumduction

34.

What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?

a)

Ligament

b)

Tendon

c)

Patella

d)

Cartilage

35.

Define 'Flexion'.

a)

Movement away from the midline of the body or body part

b)

Movement toward the midline of the body or body part

c)

Decrease in the angle of a joint by bending

d)

Increase in the angle of a joint; straightening of a joint

36.

What are joints?

a)

A place where one bone meets.

b)

A place where two or more bones meet.

c)

Bones don't meet.

d)

A place where three bones meet.

37.

What type of joint is the knee?

a)

Hinge

b)

Gliding

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Pivot

38.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Extension
b)
Flexion
c)
Abduction
d)
Adduction
39.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Extension
b)
Flexion
c)
Abduction
d)
Adduction
40.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Extension
b)
Flexion
c)
Abduction
d)
Adduction
41.

Hip and shoulder are examples of this type of joint.

a)

Ball and Socket

b)

Condyloid

c)

Hinge

d)

Gliding

42.

Which bones are found at the elbow joint?

a)

Femur and Tibia

b)

Tibia and Fibula

c)

Scapula and Humerus

d)

Humerus, Ulna and Radius

43.

Which of these are flat bones?

a)

Sternum

b)

Ribs

c)

Cranium

d)

Femur

44.

What movement occurs at a hinge joint?

a)

Adduction

b)

Abduction

c)

Rotation

d)

Flexion and Extension

45.

How do you work out Maximum Heart Rate?

a)

220 - Age

b)

120 - Age

c)

Bleep test

46.

What is this muscle?

a)

Chest

b)

Pectorals

c)

Deltoids

d)

Trapezius

47.

What is this muscle?

a)

Latissimus Dorsi

b)

Lettucemass Doors-eye

c)

Trapezius

d)

Pectorals

48.

What muscle is this?

a)

Shin muscle

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Quadricep

d)

Tibialis Anterior

49.

What muscle is this?

a)

Hip Abductors

b)

Quadricep

c)

Groin

d)

Hip Flexors

50.

What is an 'Agonist' muscle?

a)

A muscle which maintains its length throughout a contraction

b)

A muscle that causes movement to occur

c)

A muscle that acts to produce the opposite action to the antagonist

d)

A muscle which has an injury

51.

What is the role of the tendon in movement?

a)

To attach muscle to bone

b)

To attach bone to bone

c)

To attach muscle to muscle

d)

To attach ligament to bone

52.

What is the role of a ligament in movement?

a)

To attach muscle to bone

b)

To attach bone to bone

c)

To attach muscle to muscle

d)

To attach tendon to bone

53.

What muscle is the prime mover in this action?

a)

Triceps

b)

Biceps

c)

Deltoid

d)

Pectorals

54.

What is the agonist in this action?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Trapezius

c)

Pectorals

d)

Triceps

55.

Which joint is this?

a)

Shoulder

b)

Ankle

c)

Knee

d)

Hip

56.

Which type of joint is this?

a)

Fixed Joint

b)

Irregular bone

c)

Hinge Joint

d)

Ball and Socket

57.
What is the green part of the diagram
a)
Ligament
b)
Muscle
c)
Synovial Fluid
d)
Joint Capsule
58.

Which bone is this?

a)

Latissimus Dorsi

b)

Rotator Cuff

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

59.

Which bone is this?

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

60.

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

61.

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

62.

Which one of these causes Plantar Flexion at the ankle?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Tibialis Anterior

63.

Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?

a)

Femur and Tibia

b)

Humerus and Radius

c)

Scapula and Humerus

d)

Tibia and Fibula

64.

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.

65.

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

66.
What is altitude training?
a)
Effective form of ‘aerobic training’
b)
Effective form of ‘anaerobic training’
c)
Effective form of 'rest and recovery'
d)
When you have to compete at a high altitude
67.

Which of these is not correct for altitude training?

a)

•Benefits sprinters or athletes who perform for less than 10 seconds.

b)

•Carried out at high altitude, 2000m or above

c)

•Less oxygen in the air and oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.

d)

•Body compensates and adapts by making more red blood cells to carry oxygen.

68.
What is a benefit of the effects of altitude training?
a)
•Additional red blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete
b)
•Additional white blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete
c)
•Less red blood cells are an advantage to performers when they return to sea level to compete
69.
Which is not a limitation to altitude training?
a)
•Expensive to travel to high altitude
b)
•Fitness can be lost, difficult to work at same intensity at high altitude 
c)
•Suffer from altitude sickness. Caused by shortage of oxygen.
d)
The time of the year
70.
Who would use altitude training?
a)
Sprinter
b)
Shotputter
c)
Diver
d)
10,000 meter runner
71.

Altitude training has a benefit on which component of fitness?

a)

Cardiovascular Endurance

b)

Power

c)

Reaction Time

d)

Agility

72.

Which is not a training season?

a)

•Pre Season/Preparation

b)

•Competition/Peak/Playing Season

c)

•Post-season/Transition

d)

Finals Week/End of Season

73.
What are the three training seasons
a)
•Bulk up Season/Preparation • •Competition/Peak/Playing Season • •Post-season/transition
b)
•Pre Season/Preparation • •Competition/Peak/Playing Season • Holidays
c)
•Pre Season/Preparation • Mid Season BReak• •Post-season/transition
d)
•Pre Season/Preparation • •Competition/Peak/Playing Season • •Post-season/transition
74.

What is not a key factor for Pre Season/Preparation

a)

General aerobic fitness

b)

Strength and Muscular Endurance through weight training

c)

Practising skills/techniques that will prepare them for success in the competitive season ahead.

d)

Fine tuning pre planned moves and developing from previous weeks mistakes

75.

Which should not be included in Competition/Peak/Playing Season

a)

Concentrate on maintaining fitness levels

b)

Train as much as possible.

c)

Optimising skills/tactical components of team sports

d)

Avoid too much training, cause fatigue and reduce performance

76.

Key aspect of Post-Season/Transition

a)

Get to peak condition

b)

Start to build for next season

c)

Ensure you do not stop

d)

Rest and Recovery

77.

What is the correct name for the skull?

a)

Head

b)

Cranium

c)

Jaw

d)

Crane

78.

What are the bones highlighted called?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metatarsals

79.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Humerous

b)

Funny Bone

c)

Humerus

d)

Long Bone

80.

What is this bone called?

a)

Hips

b)

Sacrum

c)

Lumbar

d)

Pelvis

81.

What are the bones highlighted called?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Metatarsals

82.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Carpals

b)

Radius

c)

Ulna

d)

Humerus

83.

What is the correct name for these bones?

a)

Tibula and Fiblua

b)

Tibula and Fibia

c)

Shinbone and Fibia

d)

Tibia and Fibula

84.

What are these bones known as?

a)

Spine

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Backbone

d)

Sternum

85.

What is the highlighted bone called?

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

86.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Ribs

b)

Chest

c)

Sternum

d)

Cage

87.

What is the bone highlighted called?

a)

Kneecap

b)

Elbow Cap

c)

Shin

d)

Patella

88.

Which principle of training refers to aligning training activities with the demands of a particular sport?

a)

Variety

b)

Specificity

c)

Reversibility

d)

Warm Up and Cool Down

89.

What type of bone is the femur?

a)

Long bone

b)

Short bone

c)

Flat bone

d)

Irregular bone

90.
The joints in your knees and elbows are most similar to:
a)
a clock
b)
a screw
c)
a wheel
d)
a door hinge
91.
Muscles are responsible for?
a)
Movement of the body
b)
Framework of the body
c)
Elimination of body waste
d)
Circulation of blood
92.

Which type of joint gives you the largest range of motion?

a)

Pivot

b)

Ball and Socket

c)

Hinge

d)

Gliding

93.
One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
a)
Protection
b)
Storage
c)
Synthesis
d)
Movement
94.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Producing blood cells

b)

Protecting internal organs

c)

Providing shape and support

d)

Getting oxygen into your body

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