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WorksheetsHMS Quiz (Term 4)
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of the following is a determinant of health and wellbeing in Australians?
Environmental factors
Personal preferences only
Random chance
Historical events unrelated to health
Which of the following best describes influences on young people's perceptions of health over time?
Family, peers, culture, technology, global events, and developmental stages
Only culture and technology
Only family and developmental stages
Only peers and global events
Which of the following is a suitable approach for gathering information about young people's perspectives on health?
Conducting interviews, distributing surveys, and organizing focus groups
Reading newspaper articles
Watching health-related TV shows
Analyzing historical health records
Sophia wants to improve her ability to protect and enhance her health and wellbeing. What is one of the key skills she should focus on developing?
Self-efficacy
Financial literacy
Time management
Physical strength
Grace is studying public health and learns about a key document that guides health promotion efforts in Australia. What is the purpose of the Ottawa Charter in improving Australia's health?
To provide a framework for health promotion
To regulate healthcare costs
To establish new hospitals
To fund medical research
Which of the following is an example of how biomechanical principles can be used to enhance safe movements?
Walking, squatting, lifting
Reducing injury in movements
Increasing haemoglobin levels
Improving vascular health
Kai is training for a marathon but starts to feel sluggish and uncoordinated during his runs. What is an example of a factor that can lead to inefficient movement in his body?
Dehydration
Macronutrient intake
Aerobic training
Sprint interval training
Which of the following correctly lists the phases involved in mastering a new skill?
Cognitive, associative, and autonomous
Initial, developing, and expert
Observation, practice, and feedback
Preparation, action, and reflection
Which of the following is an example of a practice method for learning motor skills?
Massed and distributed
Buoyancy & balance
Interval & fartlek
Gross and fine
What is an important consideration when tailoring an exercise program to an individual?
Assessing current health status and fitness level
Recommending the same routine for everyone
Disregarding medical advice
Focusing only on group activities
Benjamin is a coach designing a training program for his team. How can exercise assessment assist him in creating an effective training plan?
By identifying areas for improvement and tailoring training
By focusing only on general fitness without specifics
By avoiding the use of performance data
By limiting the scope of training to one method
Which principle of training ensures that the body adapts to increased demands over time?
Specificity
Progressive overload
Reversibility
Variety
What physiological adaptation is associated with increased oxygen uptake and lung capacity?
Muscle hypertrophy
Stroke volume
Haemoglobin level
Fast-twitch muscle fibers
When designing a training session for individual and group sports, which of the following is a key consideration?
Athlete reflection and/or coach evaluation
Phases of competition
Peaking and tapering
Sport-specific attributes
Which of the following best describes the action area 'Create supportive environments' from the Ottawa Charter?
Making healthy choices easy in everyday settings
Focusing only on individual responsibility
Providing free gym memberships
Mandating annual health checks
During which stage of skill acquisition does an athlete perform skills automatically with little conscious thought?
Cognitive stage
Associative stage
Autonomous stage
Preparatory stage
Person A = 20kg Person B = 50kg, Person C = 100kg. At the same speed, who has the greater momentum?
Person A
Person B
Person C
All have the same momentum
Why is the timing of nutrient intake just as important as the type of food for an athlete’s performance and recovery?
Proper timing ensures nutrients are available when needed for energy and repair.
Timing is only important for hydration, not for nutrients.
Timing effects metabolic hydralyte electrolysis
Timing is only important for vitamins and minerals.
Cardiac output (Q) can be calculated as:
Q = SV (mL) x HR (bpm)
Q = HR (bpm) / SV (mL)
Q = SV (mL) + HR (bpm)
Q = SV (L) x HR (bpm)
HMS stands for...
(a)
HITT (High Intensity Interval Training) aims to improve:
Balance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
Endurance
What is a benefit of regular physical activity for mental health?
Decreased lung capacity
Increased risk of injury
Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved bone density
Why might an athlete need to adjust their carbohydrate intake based on their training load?
Because carbohydrate needs are the same for all athletes
Because higher training loads require more energy and fuel
Because carbohydrates are essential for anaerobic sports
Because muscle growth is dependent on carbohydrates
What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the body that is used as fuel during exercise?
Glycogen
Protein
Fatty acids
Glucose
Potential health risks or side effects of taking too much protein or using supplements improperly include:
Kidney damage and digestive issues
Improved heart health
Increased bone strength
Enhanced vision
What is the main challenge posed by an ageing population in Australia?
Increased birth rates
Higher demand for healthcare services
Reduced chronic disease prevalence
Lower dependency ratio
Medicare is an example of:
A non-government initiative
A federal government program
A state government program
A private health scheme
Which organisation publishes Australia’s Health, the national report on epidemiological data?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Stroke volume refers to the amount of blood pumped from the ______ per beat.
heart (left ventricle)
lungs
right atrium
aorta
What does the 'F' in the FITT principle stand for?
Frequency
Flexibility
Force
Fitness
What is the recommended intensity for aerobic training to achieve the best improvements in VO2max?
90-100% VO2max
70-85% MHR
60-70% MHR
50-60% MHR
The muscles causing the major action, prime mover is the
Stabiliser
Agonist
Antagonist
Fixator
What is the primary storage site for glycogen in the human body?
Liver and muscles
Kidneys
Adipose tissue
Pancreas
Which method is commonly used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness?
Skinfold test
Flexibility test
Grip strength test
VO2max test
What are reasons why coaches/athletes use pre-fitness assessment?
Establish a baseline for future comparisons.
Highlight existing strengths and weaknesses
Use as the basis for the design of training programs.
Highlight the fact that an athlete is really good so they don't need to train.
Fitness tests used for Aerobic Power include:
VO2 max
Yo-yo Test
20m shuttle run test
Seated basketball throw.
Fitness tests used to assess Anaerobic Capacity:
Phosphate recovery
Sprints 30m/ 40m/ 50m
Running Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST)
Ruler drop.
The name of this term's core is...
(a)
During a runner's training program, a week long block is dedicated to activities designed to improve technique and performance. What phase of training does this represent?
mesocycle
macrocycle
microcycle
myocycle
To ensure that an athlete performs at their optimum level, they will taper prior to a competition. This involves
reducing training volume and maintaining /increasing intensity during training
increasing training volume and reducing intensity during training
reducing training volume and reducing training intensity during training
increasing training volume and increasing intensity during training
Athletes are training for a 14 -kilometre fun run. Which combination of physiological adaptations are they aiming to achieve?
Increased stroke volume, reduced resting heart rate, increased lactate tolerance
Reduced stroke volume, reduced resting heart rate, increased haemoglobin levels
Increased stroke volume, increased muscle hypertrophy, reduced lactate tolerance
Reduced stroke volume, reduced muscle hypertrophy, increased haemoglobin levels
Which does not describe cardiac output?
It is determined by body size and aerobic fitness
The amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute
It is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart each beat
It is the product of heart rate and stroke volume
Normal blood pressure is...
120/80 mmHg and below
80/120 mmHg and below
140/90 mmHg and below
80/140 mmHg and below
Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
How would an athlete’s diet need to change if they switch from training in cold conditions to hot, humid environments?
Increase fluid and electrolyte intake to prevent dehydration.
Decrease carbohydrate intake to avoid overheating.
Increase fat intake for insulation.
Decrease protein intake to reduce sweating.
Which definition of healthy ageing aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) as presented?
Maintaining physical fitness levels regardless of environment
The process of developing and maintaining the functioning ability that enables wellbeing in older age
Avoiding chronic disease through strict diet and exercise
Which initiative best exemplifies preventative healthcare in supporting healthy ageing?
Regular screenings, vaccinations, and health education to prevent illness
Building new parks to encourage community gatherings
Providing legal aid for elder abuse cases
Retrofitting buses with priority seating for older adults
What is the purpose of epidemiological data analysis?
To analyze individual patient data.
To study and understand patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations.
To develop new treatments for diseases.
To predict future disease outbreaks.
How do slow twitch muscle fibers differ from fast twitch fibers in terms of contraction speed?
Slow twitch muscle fibers contract instantly compared to fast twitch fibers.
Slow twitch muscle fibers contract more slowly than fast twitch fibers.
Slow twitch muscle fibers contract at the same speed as fast twitch fibers.
Slow twitch muscle fibers contract faster than fast twitch fibers.
Which statement best describes the Inverted U hypothesis in sport psychology?
Performance steadily increases as arousal rises, with no upper limit
There is an optimal range of arousal for peak performance, and performance drops if arousal is too high or too low
Low arousal always produces the best performance because it enhances concentration
High arousal consistently leads to superior performance in all sports and tasks
Using the graph, which task type is most likely to require lower levels of arousal to perform optimally?
Tasks demanding stamina or persistence, such as long-distance cycling
Difficult or intellectually demanding tasks that require focused concentration
Highly physical sports like rugby union or weightlifting
Any task performed by elite athletes regardless of context
Match the anxiety type to its correct definition based on the text.
Trait anxiety: feelings of anxiety related to a specific event; State anxiety: a genetic predisposition to anxiety
Trait anxiety: a genetic predisposition toward increased anxiety; State anxiety: feelings related to a specific game or event
Trait anxiety: temporary nervousness during training; State anxiety: permanent personality-based anxiety
Trait anxiety: anxiety caused by spectators; State anxiety: anxiety unique to elite athletes
Which type of training involves training at a low/ moderate intensity for a long time?
Circuit training
Plyometric training
Continuous training
Interval training
Which method of training means 'speed play' and varies the speed and terrain?
Fartlek
Flexibility
Weight training
Agility training
Fartlek is best suited for which sports?
Long distance running, Golf, Darts, Tennis
Rugby League, AFL, Soccer, Long Distance cycling
Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Soccer, High Jump
Cross country running, Marathons, Tennis, Hurdles
What happens to the body during training when it becomes short of oxygen?
It produces fewer red blood cells.
It produces more red blood cells and haemoglobin.
It stops producing red blood cells.
It reduces haemoglobin levels.
What happens to the stroke volume after regular aerobic training?
Decreases
Remains unchanged
Increases
Varies unpredictably
What is the definition of cardiac output?
Volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
Volume of air moved in the lungs per minute
Amount of oxygen transported in the blood
Number of heartbeats per second
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