1.

Muscular endurance is one component of fitness. Which of the following best describes
muscular endurance?
(a)

To be able to carry out repetitive tasks without tiring

(b)

To be able to lift a heavy weight

(c)

To be able to run fast over a short distance

(d)

To be able to touch your toes with straight legs for a long period of time
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2.

Why is muscular endurance useful when participating in some physical activities?

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3.

Coopers 12-minute run/walk test records the distance participants run/walk in 12

minutes.
Does this test measure speed, suppleness, stamina or strength?
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4.

In a named activity, identify one situation when strength can be an advantage to the
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Describe an occasion when a fast reaction is important to a performer in a physical

activity.
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6.

Which one of the following pairs of fitness components is yoga likely to develop?
(a)

Flexibility and cardio-vascular endurance

(b)

Speed and flexibility

(c)

Strength and flexibility

(d)

Muscular endurance and cardio-vascular endurance

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7.

Why is flexibility considered a component of a fit and healthy lifestyle?

(a)

To avoid straining muscles during physical activities

(b)

To impress others during warm-up activities

(c)

To be able to lift heavy weights

(d)

To help fight infections

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8.

Identify one fitness test for flexibility.

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Why might strength be an important health-related component to help a young person

lead a healthy lifestyle?
(a)

To give a good body image

(b)

To be able to lift and carry objects safely

(c)

To be able to protect yourself from physical attack

(d)

To improve endurance
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10.

Which one of the following is a suitable test for strength?

(a)

A tug of war competition

(b)

The sit and reach test

(c)

The stork stand test

(d)

The grip dynamometer test

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11.

People who take part in regular physical activity are usually healthier than those who
do not.
Is this statement true or false?
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12. Which one of the following would you not take into account when assessing someone
for readiness to exercise?
(a)

Family history of illness

(b)

Age of participant

(c)

History of sports success

(d)

Fitness level of participant

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13.

Why is a cool down important after exercise?

(a)

To raise resting heart rate

(b)

To improve speed

(c)

To make muscular contractions stronger

(d)

To speed up the removal of lactic acid

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14.

A secondary school is trying to encourage its students to participate in an active

healthy lifestyle.
Which piece of advice would you give to the staff at the school who are trying to
encourage a healthy, active lifestyle among their students?
(a)

Make lunchtime sport compulsory for all

(b)

Run teams only for the best performers

(c)

Run sports clubs during weekends only

(d)

Put on a number of activity clubs open to all

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15.

Many people participate in physical activities and follow an active, healthy lifestyle.

Which one of the following is a health reason for regular participation in physical activities?
(a)

To make friends

(b)

To have a job and earn money

(c)

To be a good role model

(d)

To manage stress more effectively

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16.

A healthy, active lifestyle helps to improve and maintain mental health. Which one of
the following is an example of an improvement in mental health?
(a)

Better stamina to keep going

(b)

More skills to carry out specific physical activities

(c)

You live longer

(d)

More able to think positively

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17.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a balanced, healthy lifestyle?

(a)

Exercising regularly

(b)

Drinking water regularly

(c)

Only drinking 5 units of alcohol per day

(d)

Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables

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18.

Which one of the following is a health screening test?

(a)

Sit and reach test

(b)

30 metre sprint test

(c)

Blood pressure test

(d)

Coopers 12 minute run test

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19.

Why is warming up before exercise important?

(a)

It improves flexibility

(b)

It improves heart rate

(c)

It decreases the removal of lactic acid

(d)

It slows adrenaline release

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20.

The recommended amount of exercise for a healthy young person (5-18 years of age)
is approximately:
(a)

One hour per week

(b)

30 minutes, five to seven days per week

(c)

One hour, five to seven days per week

(d)

30 minutes, one day per week

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21. Which one of the following pairs shows two good examples of characteristics of a
balanced, healthy lifestyle?
(a)

Non-smoking and non-active

(b)

Nutritional diet and regular water drinking

(c)

Non-alcohol and low-protein diet

(d)

Physically active and smoking only a limited number of cigarettes

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22.

Briefly describe one test that Anil can use to measure flexibility.
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23.

Explain how the Sit Up test can be used to measure local muscular endurance
improvement in a performer.
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24.

The multi-stage fitness test is used to assess fitness.

(i)

What component of fitness is measured by the multi-stage fitness test?

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(ii)

Identify a strength of the test.

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(iii)

Identify a weakness of the test.

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25.

Laura has good balance, is fast and well co-ordinated.

Explain why each of these qualities is important to performance in physical activity.
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26. One way of assessing the bodys readiness for exercise is through health screening.
Identify three other ways of assessing the bodys readiness for exercise.
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27.

Give a practical example of a warm up activity and explain why a warm up is important
before exercise.
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28. Describe a cool down exercise and explain why you should cool down after physical
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29.

Explain the FITT principle of training.

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30.

Identify four reasons why it is important to follow an active, healthy lifestyle.

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31.

Describe four possible measures or indicators of a persons health and well-being.

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32.

Describe the main benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle.

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33.

Describe how you would use the body mass index (BMI) to assess a young persons
readiness for exercise.
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34. Explain how you would assess someones readiness for cardiovascular exercise and
flexibility so that they can participate in physical activities.
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