Fit For Life - Pre-test (Year 8 Term 1) - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. Match the principle with the correct definition.

Frequency

Intensity

Time

Type

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2. Match the fitness component with its correct definition.

Cardiorespiratory endurance (aerobic fitness)

Flexibility

Speed

Agility

Reaction time

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3. True or False. Males are generally more flexible than females.

True

False

False. Females are more flexible than males as they have more elastic tendons, muscles and ligaments. Females also generally have less muscle around joints, which has the effect of improving their flexibility.

Explanation

False. Females are more flexible than males as they have more elastic tendons, muscles and ligaments. Females also generally have less muscle around joints, which has the effect of improving their flexibility.

4. Muscular power is strength that is exerted quickly.

Muscular power.

Muscular strength.

Muscular endurance

Flexibility.

Solution:
Muscular strength is being able to exert maximal force against resistance, such as when you are holding someone down in a wrestle.

Explanation

Solution:
Muscular strength is being able to exert maximal force against resistance, such as when you are holding someone down in a wrestle.

5. Which fitness component is being trained in the exercise shown in the image below?

Muscular strength

Muscular power

Muscular endurance

Balance

Muscular power is being shown in the image above. Plyometric exercises (bounding, jumping, skipping) are the best way to develop muscular power.

Explanation

Muscular power is being shown in the image above. Plyometric exercises (bounding, jumping, skipping) are the best way to develop muscular power.

6. Maximum heart rate can be estimated using which formula?

220 + your age

220 - you age

220 x your age

200 - your age

The correct answer is 220 - your age. This formula is commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate. It suggests that the maximum heart rate decreases as a person ages. Subtracting one's age from 220 provides an estimation of the maximum heart rate that is considered safe during exercise.

Explanation

The correct answer is 220 - your age. This formula is commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate. It suggests that the maximum heart rate decreases as a person ages. Subtracting one's age from 220 provides an estimation of the maximum heart rate that is considered safe during exercise.

7. Muscular power is

The ability of muscles to exert force.

The ability of the muscle or muscle group to sustain (isometric) or repeat (isotonic) contractions for a long time.

Strength that is exerted quickly.

The body’s ability to sustain prolonged exercise with the use of oxygen.

Muscular power is strength that is exerted quickly.

Explanation

Muscular power is strength that is exerted quickly.