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AQA GCSE PE Test Quiz on Unit 5: Health and Fitness, created by Cath Warriner on 01/04/2015.

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Unit 5: Health and Fitness

Question 1 of 40

1

Which activity is classed as a non competitive activity?

Select one of the following:

  • Rugby

  • Football

  • Zumba

  • Hockey

Explanation

Question 2 of 40

1

The health benefits of exercise fit into three categories. Which category is not a benefit of exercise.

Select one of the following:

  • Physical

  • Environmental

  • Social

  • Mental

Explanation

Question 3 of 40

1

Which factor is not a physical benefit?

Select one of the following:

  • Burns stored fat

  • Tones muscles

  • Feel good

  • Improved posture

Explanation

Question 4 of 40

1

Which of these factors is not a social benefit?

Select one of the following:

  • Team work

  • Suit different personality types, introverts and extroverts

  • Meet friends and make new friends

  • Relieves stress and tension

Explanation

Question 5 of 40

1

Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment without getting too tired, and still have energy left over for emergencies.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 40

1

Specific fitness concerns the day to day working of your body. It helps you to cope with the demands of your daily tasks.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 40

1

General fitness concerns 5 components of fitness. They are known as the 5 S's.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 40

1

Which component of fitness would be most suitable for a 100m sprinter?

Select one of the following:

  • Stamina

  • Suppleness

  • Speed

  • Strength

Explanation

Question 9 of 40

1

The type of strength that can be applied to an immovable object is known as:

Select one of the following:

  • Dynamic

  • Explosive

  • Power

  • Static

Explanation

Question 10 of 40

1

To improve cardio vascular stamina an athlete would choose to train at the following MHR:

Select one of the following:

  • 60 - 70% MHR

  • 70 - 80% MHR

  • 60 - 80% MHR

  • 80 - 90% MHR

Explanation

Question 11 of 40

1

The equation for aerobic respiration is as follows:

Select one of the following:

  • Glucose + Carbon Dioxide = Energy + Oxygen + Water

  • Glucose + Oxygen = Energy + Lactic acid

  • Glucose + Oxygen = Energy + Carbon dioxide + Water

  • Glucose + Lactic acid = Energy + Carbon dioxide

Explanation

Question 12 of 40

1

The anaerobic training zone is used for developing explosive speed and power and requires a high intensity of training. The MHR needed for a 15 year old to have a training effect in the anaerobic zone would be:

Select one of the following:

  • 185 bpm

  • 164 bpm

  • 143 bpm

  • 123 bpm

Explanation

Question 13 of 40

1

There are three types of stretching methods. Which of these is not one of the stretching methods.

Select one of the following:

  • Passive

  • Static

  • Explosive

  • Active

Explanation

Question 14 of 40

1

Which definition relates to explosive strength.

Select one of the following:

  • The muscular strength needed to support your own body weight over a prolonged period of time

  • The muscular strength used in one short, sharp movement. The combination of speed and suppleness

  • The greatest amount of force that can be applied to an immovable object

  • The muscular strength used in one short, sharp movement. The combination of speed and strength

Explanation

Question 15 of 40

1

Cardio vascular endurance relates to the functioning of the following organs:

Select one of the following:

  • Liver and Lungs

  • Lungs and Kidneys

  • Heart and Liver

  • Heart and Lungs

Explanation

Question 16 of 40

1

Performing a routine on the pommel horse would use explosive strength.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 40

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Passive stretching requires the use of a partner to apply external force to increase the stretch of the muscle fibres.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 40

1

Static strecthing is the first type of stretching which will be used during a warm up.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 40

1

Specific fitness concerns the day to day working of your body. It helps you to meet the demands of your daily tasks.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 40

1

Which component of fitness is not related to specific fitness.

Select one of the following:

  • Agility

  • Speed

  • Power

  • Reaction Time

Explanation

Question 21 of 40

1

Which definition relates to Timing?

Select one of the following:

  • The time taken for the body, or part of the body, to respond to a stimulus

  • The ability to move all or parts of the body as quickly as possible

  • The ability to coincide movements in relation to external factors

  • The ability to link all or parts of a movement into one efficient smooth movement

Explanation

Question 22 of 40

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Which definition relates to Power?

Select one of the following:

  • This is the combination of the maximum amount of speed with the maximum amount of strength

  • This is the combination of the maximum amount of strength with the maximum amount of suppleness

  • This is the combination of the maximum amount of explosive strength with the maximum amount of balance

  • This is the combination of the maximum amount of speed with the maximum amount of agility

Explanation

Question 23 of 40

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Which type of weight training would increase muscular endurance?

Select one of the following:

  • Weights with a low weight with many repetitions

  • Weights with a high weight with few repetitions

Explanation

Question 24 of 40

1

Which activity in the gym would not provide a full body work out?

Select one of the following:

  • Cross trainer

  • Exercise bike

  • Treadmill

  • Indoor rowing machine

Explanation

Question 25 of 40

1

Inherent means it is something you are born with.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 26 of 40

1

Sedentary means you are extremely active for long periods of the day.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 27 of 40

1

Experts reccommend we can increase our daily exercise levels by making simple changes to our everyday lifestyle. These include taking the car for short journeys, getting off the bus one or two stops earlier, using the stairs instead of taking a lift and incorporating some form of exercise into our breaks, lunchtimes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 40

1

These are all positive effects of exercise except:

Select one of the following:

  • Improved body shape due to a decrease in fat as it is burned off as an energy source to fuel exercise

  • Increased stress and tension

  • Increased muscle tone

  • Improved posture

Explanation

Question 29 of 40

1

Improved health will allow you to relieve stress and tension, help you to sleep better, improve your immune system and reduce the risk of illness.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 30 of 40

1

Warming up prior to exercise has the following benefits except:

Select one of the following:

  • Increases body temperature

  • Increases cardiac output

  • Reduces breathing rate

  • Increases muscle elasticity

Explanation

Question 31 of 40

1

There are three phases to a warm up. What is the correct order of performing the three phases to ensure the athlete is safe?

Select one of the following:

  • Phase 1: Suppleness exercises. Phase 2: Technique development. Phase 3: A pulse raiser.

  • Phase 1: Technique development. Phase 2: A pulse raiser. Phase 3: Suppleness exercises.

  • Phase1: A pulse raiser. Phase 2 Suppleness exercises. Phase 3: Technique development.

  • Phase 1: A pulse raiser. Phase 2 Technqiue development. Phase 3: Suppleness exercises.

Explanation

Question 32 of 40

1

Which of the following would be considered to be a sedentary job?

Select one of the following:

  • Construction worker

  • Secretary

  • PE Teacher

  • Fire fighter

Explanation

Question 33 of 40

1

Which of the following statements is a benefit of a warm down?

Select one of the following:

  • Reduces the chance of injury during activity

  • Increase blood flow around the body

  • Increase the production of lactic acid

  • Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness and soreness by safely removing the build up of lactic acid

Explanation

Question 34 of 40

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A warm down is essential to allow the body to recover slowly. If you stop suddenly the blood pools in the veins. This can cause light headedness and dizziness.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 35 of 40

1

A warm down allows you to physically and mentally recover.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 36 of 40

1

Which one of the factors is not taken to avoid injury?

Select one of the following:

  • Carrying out a warm up

  • Wearing jewellery

  • Playing by the rules

  • Wearing safety equipment

Explanation

Question 37 of 40

1

There are three phases to a playing season for games players. Phase 1 is Pre Season. The following occurs during the pre season except:

Select one of the following:

  • Sprints are used to build up speed and strength

  • Long runs are used to build up stamina

  • Techniques and strategies are used specific to the sport

  • Emphasis is on tactics and set pieces

Explanation

Question 38 of 40

1

Peak season is when all the competitive games are played. Training will be at game pace, competitve training exercises working on set pieces, tactics and strategies. Techniques and skills will remain a key focus for all players. High levels of fitness need to be maintained.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 39 of 40

1

During the closed season athletes need to rest and recover. Which statement is incorrect in terms of the closed season?

Select one of the following:

  • Athletes need to maintain a level of general fitness by playing other sports

  • Athletes diets change with athletes choosing to increase their sugar, fat and salt content

  • Athletes will rest and continue with physiotheraphy to ensure their muscles are given time to recover

  • Athletes must pay attention to their diet to prevent gaining weight

Explanation

Question 40 of 40

1

Which one of the following does not usually decrease with age?

Select one of the following:

  • Skill

  • Suppleness

  • Strength

  • Stamina

Explanation

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