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Unit 5: Health and Fitness
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1Which activity is classed as a non competitive activity?
- ARugby
- BFootball
- CZumba
- DHockey
2The health benefits of exercise fit into three categories. Which category is not a benefit of exercise.
- APhysical
- BEnvironmental
- CSocial
- DMental
3Which factor is not a physical benefit?
- ABurns stored fat
- BTones muscles
- CFeel good
- DImproved posture
4Which of these factors is not a social benefit?
- ATeam work
- BSuit different personality types, introverts and extroverts
- CMeet friends and make new friends
- DRelieves stress and tension
5Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment without getting too tired, and still have energy left over for emergencies.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Specific fitness concerns the day to day working of your body. It helps you to cope with the demands of your daily tasks.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7General fitness concerns 5 components of fitness. They are known as the 5 S's.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Which component of fitness would be most suitable for a 100m sprinter?
- AStamina
- BSuppleness
- CSpeed
- DStrength
9The type of strength that can be applied to an immovable object is known as:
- ADynamic
- BExplosive
- CPower
- DStatic
10To improve cardio vascular stamina an athlete would choose to train at the following MHR:
- A60 - 70% MHR
- B70 - 80% MHR
- C60 - 80% MHR
- D80 - 90% MHR
11The equation for aerobic respiration is as follows:
- AGlucose + Carbon Dioxide = Energy + Oxygen + Water
- BGlucose + Oxygen = Energy + Lactic acid
- CGlucose + Oxygen = Energy + Carbon dioxide + Water
- DGlucose + Lactic acid = Energy + Carbon dioxide
12The 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:
- A185 bpm
- B164 bpm
- C143 bpm
- D123 bpm
13There are three types of stretching methods. Which of these is not one of the stretching methods.
- APassive
- BStatic
- CExplosive
- DActive
14Which definition relates to explosive strength.
- AThe muscular strength needed to support your own body weight over a prolonged period of time
- BThe muscular strength used in one short, sharp movement. The combination of speed and suppleness
- CThe greatest amount of force that can be applied to an immovable object
- DThe muscular strength used in one short, sharp movement. The combination of speed and strength
15Cardio vascular endurance relates to the functioning of the following organs:
- ALiver and Lungs
- BLungs and Kidneys
- CHeart and Liver
- DHeart and Lungs
16Performing a routine on the pommel horse would use explosive strength.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17Passive stretching requires the use of a partner to apply external force to increase the stretch of the muscle fibres.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18Static strecthing is the first type of stretching which will be used during a warm up.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Specific fitness concerns the day to day working of your body. It helps you to meet the demands of your daily tasks.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20Which component of fitness is not related to specific fitness.
- AAgility
- BSpeed
- CPower
- DReaction Time
21Which definition relates to Timing?
- AThe time taken for the body, or part of the body, to respond to a stimulus
- BThe ability to move all or parts of the body as quickly as possible
- CThe ability to coincide movements in relation to external factors
- DThe ability to link all or parts of a movement into one efficient smooth movement
22Which definition relates to Power?
- AThis is the combination of the maximum amount of speed with the maximum amount of strength
- BThis is the combination of the maximum amount of strength with the maximum amount of suppleness
- CThis is the combination of the maximum amount of explosive strength with the maximum amount of balance
- DThis is the combination of the maximum amount of speed with the maximum amount of agility
23Which type of weight training would increase muscular endurance?
- AWeights with a low weight with many repetitions
- BWeights with a high weight with few repetitions
24Which activity in the gym would not provide a full body work out?
- ACross trainer
- BExercise bike
- CTreadmill
- DIndoor rowing machine
25Inherent means it is something you are born with.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Sedentary means you are extremely active for long periods of the day.
- ATrue
- BFalse
27Experts 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28These are all positive effects of exercise except:
- AImproved body shape due to a decrease in fat as it is burned off as an energy source to fuel exercise
- BIncreased stress and tension
- CIncreased muscle tone
- DImproved posture
29Improved health will allow you to relieve stress and tension, help you to sleep better, improve your immune system and reduce the risk of illness.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30Warming up prior to exercise has the following benefits except:
- AIncreases body temperature
- BIncreases cardiac output
- CReduces breathing rate
- DIncreases muscle elasticity
31There are three phases to a warm up. What is the correct order of performing the three phases to ensure the athlete is safe?
- APhase 1: Suppleness exercises. Phase 2: Technique development. Phase 3: A pulse raiser.
- BPhase 1: Technique development. Phase 2: A pulse raiser. Phase 3: Suppleness exercises.
- CPhase1: A pulse raiser. Phase 2 Suppleness exercises. Phase 3: Technique development.
- DPhase 1: A pulse raiser. Phase 2 Technqiue development. Phase 3: Suppleness exercises.
32Which of the following would be considered to be a sedentary job?
- AConstruction worker
- BSecretary
- CPE Teacher
- DFire fighter
33Which of the following statements is a benefit of a warm down?
- AReduces the chance of injury during activity
- BIncrease blood flow around the body
- CIncrease the production of lactic acid
- DReduces the risk of muscle stiffness and soreness by safely removing the build up of lactic acid
34A 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
35A warm down allows you to physically and mentally recover.
- ATrue
- BFalse
36Which one of the factors is not taken to avoid injury?
- ACarrying out a warm up
- BWearing jewellery
- CPlaying by the rules
- DWearing safety equipment
37There are three phases to a playing season for games players. Phase 1 is Pre Season. The following occurs during the pre season except:
- ASprints are used to build up speed and strength
- BLong runs are used to build up stamina
- CTechniques and strategies are used specific to the sport
- DEmphasis is on tactics and set pieces
38Peak 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
39During the closed season athletes need to rest and recover. Which statement is incorrect in terms of the closed season?
- AAthletes need to maintain a level of general fitness by playing other sports
- BAthletes diets change with athletes choosing to increase their sugar, fat and salt content
- CAthletes will rest and continue with physiotheraphy to ensure their muscles are given time to recover
- DAthletes must pay attention to their diet to prevent gaining weight
40Which one of the following does not usually decrease with age?
- ASkill
- BSuppleness
- CStrength
- DStamina
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