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Year 5 P.E. Mega Quiz (40 Questions)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which component of fitness is the ability to use muscles many times without getting tired?

a)

Speed

b)

Flexibility

c)

Muscular Endurance

d)

Power

2.

What is the primary physiological benefit of a dynamic warm-up?

a)

To decrease heart rate.

b)

To increase blood flow and muscle temperature.

c)

To cool the body down.

d)

To immediately stretch cold muscles statically.

3.

Good sportsmanship includes which of the following?

a)

Arguing with the referee about a call.

b)

Only playing with your best friends.

c)

Respecting the opponent's effort, regardless of the score.

d)

Shouting loudly when the other team makes a mistake.

4.

The locomotor skill that involves taking off from one foot and landing on the other foot is called a:

a)

Jump

b)

Skip

c)

Leap

d)

Slide

5.

Dehydration (lack of water) during exercise can cause:

a)

Increased strength.

b)

Dizziness, fatigue, and muscle cramps.

c)

Faster running speed.

d)

A lower body temperature.

6.

The lungs are the key organs used in which body system during exercise?

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Skeletal System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Respiratory System

7.

The main purpose of a cool-down is to:

a)

Gradually lower the heart rate and prevent blood pooling.

b)

Start the next lesson right away.

c)

Practice the most difficult skills one last time.

d)

Increase body temperature rapidly.

8.

Which component of fitness is most important for a player who needs to change direction quickly while dribbling a basketball?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Strength

c)

Agility

d)

Reaction Time

9.

The shot hit high and deep to the opponent's backcourt is called a:

a)

Drive

b)

Drop shot

c)

Smash

d)

Clear

10.

If you feel sudden sharp pain in your leg while running, what should you do first?

a)

Keep running and ignore it.

b)

Start stretching the painful spot immediately.

c)

Stop the activity and tell the teacher.

d)

Try to run faster to test it.

11.

In team sports, maintaining good spatial awareness means knowing:

a)

The name of the sport you are playing.

b)

Where you, your teammates, and opponents are on the field.

c)

The history of the team's uniform.

d)

Only the score of the game.

12.

Manipulative Skill In throwing, stepping with the foot opposite to the throwing arm is done to:

a)

Stay safe behind a line.

b)

Reduce the speed of the throw.

c)

Transfer weight and increase power.

d)

Keep your shoulders square to the target.

13.

The ability to hold a shape or position against the force of gravity is called:

a)

Flow

b)

Balance

c)

Traveling

d)

Coordination

14.

In soccer (football), a "handball" is called when a player (other than the goalie) touches the ball with their arm or hand. This results in:

a)

A goal for the opposition.

b)

A re-start of the game.

c)

A free kick or penalty kick for the opposing team.

d)

A warning only.

15.

Flexibility The primary benefit of having good flexibility is:

a)

Higher jumps.

b)

Faster running speed.

c)

Increased range of motion and injury prevention.

d)

Stronger muscles.

16.

The "Beep Test" or "Shuttle Run Test" measures which component of fitness?

a)

Speed

b)

Muscular Strength

c)

Cardiovascular Endurance

d)

Flexibility

17.

In netball, what is the 'footwork' rule that must be obeyed when a player catches the ball?

a)

The player can take three full steps.

b)

The player must run with the ball for five seconds.

c)

The player must pivot, but not lift their landing foot to walk.

d)

The player must immediately pass the ball backward.

18.

In a game like basketball or netball, "marking" an opponent means:

a)

Running away from them.

b)

Staying close to them to prevent them from receiving or shooting.

c)

Standing in the center circle.

d)

Shaking their hand at the start of the game.

19.

Which type of food is best for long-lasting energy before a sporting event?

a)

Sugary sweets

b)

Greasy fried foods

c)

Carbohydrates (like whole grains or fruit)

d)

Very high-fat snacks

20.

Basketball Skill Using your fingertips to gently push the ball to the floor and back up while moving is called:

a)

Passing

b)

Shooting

c)

Dribbling

d)

Traveling

21.

Movement Skill The term for smooth, linked movements in dance or gymnastics is:

a)

Balance

b)

Flow or Sequence

c)

Power

d)

Force

22.

What is Reaction Time?

a)

How fast you can run 100 meters.

b)

The time it takes to sprint after a jump.

c)

The time it takes to respond to a stimulus (like a whistle or signal).

d)

The time it takes to tie your shoe.

23.

The skill used to send a low ball up into the air with joined hands and straight arms is the:

a)

Spike

b)

Set/Bump (forearm pass)

c)

Serve (overhand)

d)

Catch

24.

In racket sports, before swinging your racket, you should always check:

a)

The color of the court lines.

b)

The score.

c)

That your playing space is clear of people.

d)

The height of the net.

25.

Which test best measures Muscular Strength?

a)

Running 1 kilometer.

b)

Lifting the maximum possible weight once.

c)

Doing sit-ups for one minute.

d)

Touching your toes.

26.

Why does your breathing rate increase when you exercise intensely?

a)

To make your lungs feel bigger.

b)

To cool down your chest.

c)

To take in more oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

d)

To slow your heart down.

27.

In a relay race, the area where the baton must be passed between runners is called the:

a)

Start Box

b)

Final Lane

c)

Exchange Zone

d)

Finish Line

28.

28. Health & Sleep Getting enough sleep is crucial for P.E. performance because it helps:

a)

You stay awake during class.

b)

Your body and muscles repair and recover.

c)

You remember the rules better.

d)

You gain weight faster.

29.

Tactics - Attack In team games, a good attacking strategy involves creating space by:

a)

Grouping all players closely together.

b)

Spreading out across the field/court.

c)

Standing still near the center line.

d)

Running backward quickly.

30.

The ability to exert a large amount of force in a very short time (like in jumping or throwing) is called:

a)

Endurance

b)

Flexibility

c)

Power

d)

Balance

31.

Which method of movement in gymnastics is NOT a traveling skill?

a)

Hopping

b)

Skipping

c)

Balancing on one foot

d)

Running

32.

Football Throw-in The correct technique for a soccer throw-in requires the thrower to use:

a)

One hand from the side.

b)

Two hands thrown underhand.

c)

Two hands thrown from behind and over the head.

d)

A one-foot jump.

33.

If an opponent makes a mistake that gives you a point, what should you do?

a)

Celebrate wildly in their face.

b)

Immediately point out their fault to the ref.

c)

Continue the game respectfully without excessive celebration.

d)

Stop the game to talk about their error.

34.

Movement done in time with a beat or music is known as:

a)

Locomotor

b)

Non-Locomotor

c)

Manipulative

d)

Rhythmic

35.

In basketball, running while holding the ball is called:

a)

Dribbling

b)

Passing

c)

Traveling

d)

Shooting

36.

Health & Posture Good posture (standing straight) is important for P.E. because it helps with:

a)

Running slower.

b)

Balance and efficient movement.

c)

Making the equipment look bigger.

d)

Getting hotter faster.

37.

Which is an example of a striking skill?

a)

Throwing a javelin.

b)

Dribbling a ball with your feet.

c)

Hitting a baseball with a bat.

d)

Catching a cricket ball.

38.

If the score is 40-40 in tennis, what is the score called?

a)

Match point

b)

Game point

c)

Advantage

d)

Deuce

39.

What is the special piece of equipment goalies in many sports (like soccer or hockey) wear for safety and grip?

a)

A. A helmet

b)

B. Padded gloves

c)

C. Running spikes

d)

D. A mask

40.

In team sports, yelling "Time!" or "Man on!" is an example of effective:

a)

Cheering

b)

Communication

c)

Faulting

d)

Arguing