Worksheets19 Measurement of Body Systems
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does VO 2 max measure in relation to sport and exercise performance?
The maximum amount of carbon dioxide the body can expel per minute
The maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilise per minute
The maximum heart rate achieved during exercise
The maximum speed an athlete can run
Which unit is commonly used in Great Britain to express VO 2 max values?
ml/kg/min
litres/mile
ounces/pound
kcal/hour
The anaerobic threshold is best described as:
The point at which the body switches from using fat to carbohydrates as fuel
The percentage of VO 2 max at which lactate begins to accumulate rapidly in the blood
The maximum amount of oxygen the body can use
The lowest heart rate during exercise
If an athlete has a VO 2 max of 60 ml/kg/min and their anaerobic threshold is at 80% of VO 2 max, at what VO 2 value (in ml/kg/min) does their anaerobic threshold occur?
48 ml/kg/min
30 ml/kg/min
60 ml/kg/min
80 ml/kg/min
Which of the following best describes anaerobic power?
The ability to sustain submaximal exercise for long periods
The resting metabolic rate
The total amount of oxygen used during a marathon
The maximum rate at which energy can be produced without oxygen
Which test is commonly used to assess anaerobic power in athletes?
The Wingate test
The Cooper 12-minute run
The sit-and-reach test
The Harvard step test
What does 1RM stand for in strength testing?
One Resistance Measure
One Resting Metre
One Running Mile
One Repetition Maximum
If a student lifts 80 kg for one repetition in the bench press, what is their 1RM for that exercise?
40 kg
80 kg
120 kg
160 kg
Muscular endurance is often measured using which of the following?
1RM test
15RM test
VO 2 max test
Flexibility test
Which of the following best describes the 15RM test?
The maximum weight that can be lifted once
The number of repetitions completed in one minute
The maximum weight that can be lifted fifteen times consecutively
The distance run in fifteen minutes
Why is VO 2 max considered an important indicator for endurance athletes?
It measures flexibility
It indicates the body's ability to deliver and use oxygen during prolonged exercise
It shows the maximum speed an athlete can run
It measures reaction time
Which of the following would most likely improve an athlete’s anaerobic threshold?
Long, slow distance running
Low-intensity cycling
Yoga and stretching
High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Emilio is a long-distance cyclist.
A high level of muscular endurance is important for Emilio's success in his sport.
Name one test Emilio could use to measure his muscular endurance.
1 RM
Sit and Reach test
BATAK reaction board
15 RM
Which of the following is NOT a direct contributor to anaerobic power?
Fast-twitch muscle fibres
Creatine phosphate stores
Mitochondrial density
Glycogen availability
Which of the following statements about muscular endurance is correct?
It is the ability to exert maximal force in a single effort
It is the ability to sustain repeated muscle contractions over time
It is unrelated to sport performance
It is only important for sprinters
