Level 2: Trivia Quiz On Principles Of Exercise, Fitness And Health!
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This is a level 2 trivia quiz on principles of exercise, fitness and health! If you are planning on becoming a physical trainer, you should be able to get the questions correct with no hesitation as they cover the basics. Do give it a try and get to see how skilled you are when it comes to your clients. All the best and keep practicing!
- 1.Which of the following health benefits would result from regular walking?
- A.
Increased blood pressure
- B.
Decreased risk of CHD
- C.
Increased resting heart rate
- D.
Decreased life expectancy
- 2.The development of balance would be required for which of the following activities?
- A.
Gymnastics
- B.
Sprinting
- C.
Swimming
- D.
Running
- 3.Which of the following is a long term adaptation to muscular strength training?
- A.
Increased size of type ll muscle fibres
- B.
Decreased number of type ll muscle fibres
- C.
Increased number of type ll muscle fibres
- D.
Decreased size of type ll muscle fibres
- 4.What is the definition of muscular strength?
- A.
The ability of muscles to exert maximum force in one contraction
- B.
The ability of muscles to exert minimum force in one contraction
- C.
The ability of muscles to repeatedly exert maximum force
- D.
The ability of muscles to repeatedly exert minimum force
- 5.Which of the following would be classified in the aerobic fitness zone?
- A.
65% Max heart rate
- B.
75% Max heart rate
- C.
85% Max heart rate
- D.
95% Max heart rate
- 6.Which of the following is a long term adaptation to cardiovascular training?
- A.
Increased lactic acid accumulation
- B.
Decreased carbon dioxide removal
- C.
Increased capillarisation
- D.
Decreased oxygen delivery
- 7.What body type has broad shoulders and a muscular build?
- A.
Ectomorph
- B.
Mesomorph
- C.
Endomorph
- D.
Somatotype
- 8.According to the Borg 6-20 scale which of the following would represent an intensity that felt ‘somewhat hard’?
- A.
6
- B.
9
- C.
13
- D.
17
- 9.What is heart rate?
- A.
The number of beats/ contractions per minute
- B.
The number of beats/ contractions per 30 seconds
- C.
The volume of blood pumped from the heart in one contraction
- D.
The volume of blood pumped from the heart in one minute
- 10.Which of the following is defined as the volume of blood pumped from the heart in one contraction?
- A.
Cardiac output
- B.
Stroke volume
- C.
Heart rate
- D.
Cardiac arrest
- 11.A long term effect of regular exercise on the heart is increased stroke volume. What effect will this have?
- A.
The heart will beat less frequently
- B.
The heart will contract less forcefully
- C.
Blood pressure will increase
- D.
CHD risk will increase
- 12.Complete the text with the missing word? When someone begins exercising heart rate will________ This will allow a greater supply of blood and therefore oxygen to reach the working muscles.
- A.
Maintain
- B.
Increase
- C.
Decrease
- D.
Regress
- 13.What happens during the dilation of blood vessels?
- A.
The blood vessels get wider
- B.
The blood vessels get narrower
- C.
The valves in the veins remain open
- D.
The valves in the veins remain closed
- 14.Why does blood pooling lead to an increased risk of fainting?
- A.
It leads to a decrease in blood sugar
- B.
It leads to an increase in blood sugar
- C.
It leads to an increase in the blood supply to the brain
- D.
It leads to a decrease in the blood supply to the brain
- 15.What happens to the synovial fluid in joints during exercise?
- A.
The amount of synovial fluid decreases
- B.
The amount of synovial fluid increases
- C.
The amount of oxygen in the synovial fluid decreases
- D.
The amount of oxygen in the synovial fluid increases
- 16.Which of the following types of muscle contraction is most likely to cause DOMS?
- A.
Isometric
- B.
Isokinetic
- C.
Concentric
- D.
Eccentric
- 17.Which of the following will primarily recruit type 2b muscle fibres in resistance training?
- A.
High weight and high repetitions
- B.
High weight and low repetitions
- C.
Low weight and high repetitions
- D.
Low weight and low repetitions
- 18.Which of the following training outcomes requires speed during resistance training?
- A.
Muscular endurance
- B.
Muscular strength
- C.
Muscular power
- D.
Muscular fitness
- 19.An ability to cope with stressful situations in everyday life and to make good decisions is an example of which component of total fitness?
- A.
Social fitness
- B.
Medical fitness
- C.
Mental fitness
- D.
Spiritual fitness
- 20.Which of the following will increase overload during a resistance training exercise?
- A.
Increasing the speed of repetitions
- B.
Decreasing the number of repetitions
- C.
Increasing the lever length
- D.
Decreasing the range of movement
- 21.Which of the following defines physical fitness?
- A.
Maintaining an active lifestyle that contributes to maintaining levels of cardiovascular and muscular fitness and flexibility
- B.
Eating a variety of foods from major food groups and maintaining a calorie intake appropriate for needs and demands
- C.
Being free from disease and illness and making lifestyle choices that maintain this component
- D.
Awareness of and ability to manage and express emotions assertively and with respect to self and others
- 22.The equation force x speed represents which component of motor fitness/ skill-related fitness?
- A.
Reaction time
- B.
Power
- C.
Speed
- D.
Agility
- 23.Which of the following defines balance?
- A.
The ability to change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy
- B.
The ability of the body to remain centred over a base of support
- C.
The ability to perform smooth and accurate movements
- D.
Distance รท Time
- 24.Which of the following is a genetic factor influencing an individual’s training potential?
- A.
Diet
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Smoking
- D.
Body type
- 25.The 100m sprint primarily uses which of the following components of skill related fitness?
- A.
Speed
- B.
Agility
- C.
Balance
- D.
Co-ordination
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