WorksheetsExercise and Physiology Quiz
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which energy system is primarily used during a 30-second maximal effort, like a 200m swim?
ATP-PCr
Glycolytic
Oxidative
Aerobic
Which of the following substrates can be used in oxidative phosphorylation?
Fatty acids
Creatine phosphate only
Lactic acid only
None of the above
Which muscle fiber type generates the greatest power output?
Type I
Type IIa
Type IIx
Type IIC
Which of the following statements about the ATP-PCr system is FALSE?
Supplies energy for 0–10 seconds
Does not require oxygen
Primary energy system for a marathon
Immediate energy source
Which pillar of Atua Matua emphasizes physical health?
Tinana
Wairua
Hinengaro
Whanaungatanga
Exercising outdoors may improve mental health due to:
Reduced endorphin release
Connection with environment
Increased cortisol only
Fatigue
Which of the following is TRUE regarding anaerobic glycolysis?
Requires oxygen
Produces lactate
Main energy source for 5-hour marathon
Produces ATP slowly
Which phase of gait is associated with initial contact of the heel with the ground?
Swing phase
Stance phase
Flight phase
Push-off phase
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise on the gut microbiome?
Increases microbial diversity
Increases SCFA production
Eliminates only harmful bacteria
Promotes metabolic health
Which of the following joints allows movement in multiple planes?
Hinge
Ball-and-socket
Pivot
Plane
Which of the following best describes Tahuna-based exercise timing?
Aligning exercise with natural cycles
Ignoring environmental cues
Indoor-only training
Focused on artificial schedules
Which of the following best describes medicalization of exercise?
Exercise as lifestyle choice
Exercise prescribed for disease treatment
Recreational sports only
Exercise avoided in clinical populations
Which of the following energy systems produces ATP fastest?
Oxidative phosphorylation
Glycolytic
ATP-PCr
Aerobic glycolysis
Which of the following is TRUE regarding Type IIa muscle fibers?
Slow-twitch
Fast-twitch, moderate endurance
Fatigue rapidly
Low power output
Which of the following represents correct conduction through the heart?
AV node → SA node → Purkinje fibers → Bundle of His
SA node → AV node → Bundle of His → Purkinje fibers
Purkinje fibers → AV node → SA node → Bundle of His
SA node → Bundle of His → Purkinje fibers → AV node
Which statement is TRUE about the force-velocity relationship?
Maximum force occurs at maximum velocity
Velocity decreases as load increases
Muscles generate maximum force at maximum velocity
Force is independent of velocity
Which of the following is a limitation of exercise as a prevention strategy?
It is universally effective
Environmental and social factors may still lead to disease
Exercise has no effect
Only elite athletes benefit
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when muscle length stays the same?
Isometric
Concentric
Eccentric
Static
Which of the following is TRUE about WHO’s physical activity guidelines?
Recommend 150 min/week moderate-intensity exercise
Effective regardless of diet
Only for elite athletes
Require no individual adaptation
Which of the following is TRUE regarding antibiotics and gut microbiome?
Increase diversity
Reduce microbial diversity
Increase SCFA production
Have no effect
Which of the following is TRUE about oxidative phosphorylation?
Produces lactate as a byproduct
Is the fastest way to generate ATP
Requires oxygen
Occurs in the cytoplasm
Which muscle fiber type is most resistant to fatigue?
Type I
Type IIa
Type IIx
Type IIC
Which of the following best describes an eccentric muscle contraction?
Muscle relaxes completely
Muscle length remains unchanged
Muscle shortens while generating force
Muscle lengthens while generating force
Which of the following is TRUE about the ATP-PCr energy system?
It provides energy for short, explosive movements
It is the slowest energy system
It is the main energy source for endurance events
It requires oxygen
Which joint type primarily allows flexion and extension in one plane?
Saddle
Pivot
Hinge
Ball-and-socket
Which muscle fiber type is best suited for rapid, powerful contractions?
Type IIx
Type IIC
Type I
Type IIa
Which of the following is TRUE about concentric muscle contractions?
Muscle length increases while generating force
Muscle length decreases while generating force
Muscle tension remains unchanged
Muscle relaxes without force production
Which energy system is primarily responsible for fueling a 100-meter sprint?
Oxidative phosphorylation
ATP-PCr system
Aerobic glycolysis
Electron transport chain
Which of the following joint types allows rotation around a single axis?
Pivot
Plane
Ball-and-socket
Saddle
