GCSE Physical Education Short Course Section 1
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of all the topics we have covered this half term. The topics covered include the following:Reason for ParticipationHealth & Skill Related FitnessPrinciples of TrainingMethods of Training
- 1.Flexibility is an important aspect of fitness. Which of the following statements defines the termflexibility?
- A.
A form of physical activity designed to improve health
- B.
The range of movement possible at a joint
- C.
The ability to move from one position to another easily
- D.
A performer who can take on many different roles
- 2.Which of the following is a correct statement about reaction time?
- A.
The time taken to perform a movement
- B.
The longer a runner takes to react to the starter’s gun the quicker his time will be
- C.
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the start of movement
- D.
It is a component of health related exercise
- 3.Which of these statements describes a fitness benefit brought about by the principle of reversibility?
- A.
Fortunately I didn’t miss much training due to my injury, but I found that when I did start retraining I could not do as much physical work.
- B.
I had to give up training because I was expecting too much from myself and caused an injury.
- C.
I can now lift more weight than I could before.
- D.
I have lower blood pressure now due to the way that I have gradually increased my training workload.
- 4.Which of the statements A, B, C, or D correctly identifies components of health related exerciserelevant to a long distance runner and gives an example of the use of health related exercise within long distance running?
- A.
Muscular endurance, Strength, Reaction time, To increase the reach of arms or legs
- B.
Body composition, Flexibility, Strength, Support body weight
- C.
Muscular endurance, Body composition, Flexibility, To last a race
- D.
Power, Body composition, Flexibility, Support body weight
- 5.Which of the statements A, B, C, or D correctly identifies components of skill related fitness relevant to a high jumper and gives an example of the use of skill related fitness within high jump?
- A.
Power, Coordination, Agility, Used to get height
- B.
Power, Balance, Reaction time, To correctly time the movement
- C.
Muscular endurance, Power, Agility, To increase the reach of arms or legs
- D.
Power, Body composition, Used to get height, To increase the reach of arms or legs
- 6.Which statement is a definition of Fitness?
- A.
How well a task is completed.
- B.
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
- C.
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
- D.
A form of physical activity done primarily to improve one’s health and physical fitness.
- 7.Which statement is a possible effect of regular training on the circulatory system?
- A.
Lower blood pressure
- B.
Lower resting heart rate
- C.
Increase in heart rate
- D.
Increase in breathing rate and blood production
- 8.Which principle, A, B, C or D is being described?Making sure that you tailor your training to meet the demands of your sport
- A.
Individual Needs
- B.
Progression
- C.
Specificity
- D.
Thresholds of training
- 9.Which of these statements, A, B, C or D is due to isometric muscle contraction?
- A.
Run across mat to get speed for a somersault
- B.
Cartwheel across the floor
- C.
Forward roll
- D.
Holding a headstand still for 3 seconds
- 10.What method of training would a tri-athlete use to help develop the variety of fitness componentsnecessary for this sport?
- A.
Interval
- B.
Fartlek
- C.
Weight
- D.
Cross
- 11.Which of the statements A, B, C or D contains the most appropriate stations, in the most appropriate order for a performer who wished to improve their cardiovascular and muscular endurance?
- A.
Skipping, sit-ups, step-ups onto a bench, shooting at a basket
- B.
Shuttle runs, skipping, press ups, chest passes
- C.
Skipping, step-ups onto a bench, sit-ups, chest passes
- D.
Skipping, sit-ups, step-ups onto a bench, Tricep dips
- 12.Which of the following statements is a benefit of a cool down?
- A.
Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise
- B.
Increases the production of lactic acid
- C.
Increases blood flow around the body
- D.
Reduces the chance of injury during activity
- 13.
Using the information about the performer select one of the statements A, B, C or D that best describes the reason for that performer taking part in sport:The tennis player who is over 50 and is concerned about his blood pressure.- A.
Physical
- B.
Aesthetic
- C.
Social
- D.
Mental
- 14.Which statement is a definition of Health?
- A.
How well a task is completed.
- B.
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
- C.
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
- D.
A form of physical activity done primarily to improve one’s health and physical fitness.
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