1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of stretching?
A. poor circulation
B. increased speed and power
C. increased flexibility
D. minimized chances of injuries
2. Which of the following is NOT an upper body stretch?
A. arm circles
B. trunk twist
C. straddle stretch
D. triceps stretch
3. With which of the following activities should you stretch before participating in?
A. field hockey
B. basketball
C. track
D. all of the above
4. Decide which of the following physical activities incorporates stretching on a regular basis
A. soccer
B. yoga
C. aerobics
D. tennis
5. Decide which of the following day-today activities might be considered aerobic exercise?
A. surfing the web
B. taking a catnap
C. mowing the grass
D. paying bills
6. What is the formula for finding your maximum heart rate?
A. 220-your age
B. 220+your age
C. 220*your age
D. 220/ your age
7. Decide which of the following sports can be the most beneficial in achieving cardiovascular fitness.
A. soccer
B. baseball
C. football
D. golf
8. What is the name of the artery located on the bottom of the wrist that is used when taking a pulse?
A. the radial artery
B. the carotid artery
C. the brachial artery
D. the pulmonary artery
9. Match the terms to the definitions
Terms:
Presidential fitness test
Muscular strength
Curl-ups
Flexibility
Coordination
Cardiovascular endurance
Push-ups
Muscular endurance
Definitions:
The elasticity of muscle groups
The body’s ability to do several different tasks at one time
The ability of the heart and lungs to be active over a long period of time
The capacity of muscles to generate amounts of force in a short period
Measures muscular strength
The ability of muscles to perform work over time
Test approved by the president of the united states
Measures muscular endurance.
10.
A. Test used to measure flexibility
B. the elasticity of muscle groups
C. Test approved by the president of the United States
D. measures muscular endurance
E. Measures muscular strength
F. measures coordination
G. the ability of muscles to perform work over time
H. The capacity of muscles to generate amounts of force in a short period
I. the body’s ability to do several tasks at one time
J. The ability of the heart and lungs to be active over a long period of time.
Fill in the blanks with the letter of the definition the best matches the term
Sit and reach test
shuttle run
12. Decide which athlete might use the least amount of weight training in her preparation
A. football player
B. wrestler
C. baseball player
D. cross-country runner
13. What is the main difference between free weights and a universal machine
A. Universal machines build bigger muscles because they allow for more repetitions.
B. Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body
C. universal machines are for advanced weight lifters only
D. there is no difference.
14. Which of the following in not an upper body weight training exercise?
A. squats
B. bench press
C. butterflies
D. biceps curl
15. Which of the following in not a shoulder and back weight training exercise?
A. shoulder shrug
B. triceps curl
C. military press
D. suitcase
16. What position might someone play in soccer if they did not have strong cardiovascular stamina?
A. forward
B. goalie
C. defender
D. midfielder
17. Name the term in soccer that is used when a player stops a pass her feet
A. dribbling
B. passing
C. trapping
D. punting
18. Which of the following soccer terms shares its name with a popular basketball term?
A. punting
B. heading
C. trapping
D. dribbling
19. You have now learned that a good goalkeeper must posses quickness, agility, and good eyesight. What other athlete requires the same skill set for success?
A. quarterback
B. golfer
C. bowler
D. shot putter
20. How many players are allowed on the field per team in a regulation soccer game?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
21. Match the terms with the definitions.
Terms:
Jump shot
Bouncing pass
Lay-up
The spider
Dribbling
Baseball pass
Chest pass
Overhead pass
Definitions:
A common shot usually taken 5 to 50 feet away from the basket
A pass used for very long distances, but with higher velocity
A pass used to cover very long distances
Repeatedly bouncing the ball on the floor
The most basic shot in basketball; use the backboard
A common pass that utilizes the floor
Term for dribbling the ball from the front to the back of the body
24. Which player is usually the best ball-handler on the court?
A. shooting guard
B. small forward
C. power forward
D. point guard
25. Which term best describes the area over home plate that ranges approximately from the batter’s armpits to the knees?
A. strike zone
B. foul territory
C. center field
D. catcher’s box
26. what is one of the main differences between softball and baseball?
A. the bases
B. the ball
C. the uniforms
D. the coaching
27. How many hits is each team permitted to have on their side of the net ( in volleyball) before returning the ball to the other team?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
28. The ______ is something that should be tested according to the comfort level of the golfer.
A. grip
B. putting green
C. sand trap
D. tee
29. Which of the following golf clubs is designed to hit a ball the furthest distance?
A. putter
B. 9 iron
C. driver
D. pitching wedge
30. Which of the following is not a popular surface for tennis courts
A. wood
B. grass
C. clay
D. hard court
31. Which of the following might be described as a recreational activity?
A. kayaking
B. inline skating
C. tango lessons
D. all of the above
32. What is important to remember when running?
A. stay hydrated
B. pump your arms
C. hit the ground with a heel to toe sweep
D. all of the above
33. What constitutes hiking?
A. a designated hiking route
B. going with a group of people
C. walking on different terrains
D. spending the night in a sleeping bag
34. What is not a recognized swimming stroke?
A. dog paddle
B. butterfly
C. breast stroke
D. backstroke
35. What benefit does moving your arms, pumping opposition, have when power walking?
A. maintain balance
B. raise pulse
C. increase endurance
D. protect weak joints
36. What is the term when a tennis game is tied at 40-40?
A. love
B. advantage
C. deuce
D. match
1. A. poor circulation
2. C. straddle stretch
3. D. all of the above
4. B. yoga
5. C. mowing the grass
6. A. 220-your age
7. A. soccer
8. A. the radial artery
9.
- Muscular strength - E
- Curl-ups - H
- Flexibility - B
- Coordination - I
- Cardiovascular endurance - J
- Push-ups - F
- Muscular endurance - G
- Presidential fitness test - A
10.
- Sit and reach test - B
- Shuttle run - J
11. D. cross-country runner
12. B. Universal machines are safer because the weights are not above the body
13. A. squats
14. B. triceps curl
15. D. midfielder
16. C. trapping
17. D. dribbling
18. D. dribbling
19. A. quarterback
20. D. 11
21.
- Jump shot - A
- Bouncing pass - F
- Lay-up - E
- The spider - C
- Dribbling - D
- Baseball pass - G
- Chest pass - J
- Overhead pass - B
24. D. point guard
25. A. strike zone
26. B. the ball
27. B. 3
28. A. grip
29. C. driver
30. A. wood
31. D. all of the above
32. D. all of the above
33. C. walking on different terrains
34. A. dog paddle
35. B. raise pulse
36. C. deuce