PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Which activity is an example of cardiovascular exercise?
A. Watching TV
B. Jogging
C. Reading
D. Drawing
Answer: B. Jogging
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A. 1
Which organ pumps blood throughout your body?
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Lungs
D. Stomach
Answer: B. Heart
Which food is a fruit?
A. Carrot
B. Apple
C. Broccoli
D. Lettuce
Answer: B. Apple
Which is a non-locomotor movement?
A. Running
B. Skipping
C. Twisting
D. Galloping
Answer: C. Twisting
Which skill requires you to move an object away from your body using your hands?
A. Catching
B. Throwing
C. Balancing
D. Stretching
Answer: B. Throwing
Which sport uses the terms touchdown, interception, and field goal?
A. Baseball
B. Soccer
C. American football
D. Basketball
Answer: C. American football
Which body system includes your bones?
A. Digestive system
B. Respiratory system
C. Skeletal system
D. Nervous system
Answer: C. Skeletal system
Which drink is usually the BEST choice for staying hydrated during PE class?
A. Soda
B. Water
C. Milkshake
D. Energy drink
Answer: B. Water
Which nutrient is an important source of energy for physical activity?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Water only
C. Vitamins only
D. Minerals only
Answer: A. Carbohydrates
What does flexibility mean?
A. How fast you can run
B. How much weight you can lift
C. How well your joints and muscles can move through a range of motion
D. How high you can jump
Answer: C. How well your joints and muscles can move through a range of motion
In baseball, how many strikes normally result in a strikeout?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 3
Which body system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide?
A. Muscular system
B. Respiratory system
C. Digestive system
D. Skeletal system
Answer: B. Respiratory system
Which nutrient is especially important for building and repairing muscles?
A. Protein
B. Water
C. Fiber
D. Vitamins
Answer: A. Protein
During exercise, why does your breathing usually become faster?
A. Your lungs become smaller
B. Your body needs more oxygen and needs to remove more carbon dioxide
C. Your bones need air
D. Your stomach needs to cool down
Answer: B. Your body needs more oxygen and needs to remove more carbon dioxide
Which combination includes only locomotor movements?
A. Running, skipping, hopping
B. Bending, twisting, stretching
C. Catching, throwing, kicking
D. Balancing, turning, bending
Answer: A. Running, skipping, hopping
In soccer, which player is normally allowed to use their hands to control the ball within their own penalty area?
A. Forward
B. Defender
C. Goalkeeper
D. Midfielder
Answer: C. Goalkeeper
Your brain sends a message telling your legs to start running. Which system is mainly responsible for sending that message?
A. Digestive system
B. Nervous system
C. Skeletal system
D. Respiratory system
Answer: B. Nervous system
Which meal is the MOST balanced choice?
A. Chips and soda
B. Candy and juice
C. Grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, fruit, and water
D. Cookies and a sports drink
Answer: C. Grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, fruit, and water
Which activity requires the greatest combination of balance, coordination, and muscular control?
A. Sitting in a chair
B. Standing still
C. Dribbling a basketball while moving around defenders
D. Watching someone play basketball
Answer: C. Dribbling a basketball while moving around defenders
Why should your heart rate increase during vigorous physical activity?
A. Your heart is trying to make you tired
B. Your heart needs to pump more oxygen-rich blood to your working muscles
C. Your bones need to move faster
D. Your stomach needs more energy
Answer: B. Your heart needs to pump more oxygen-rich blood to your working muscles
A basketball player makes two 2-point baskets, one 3-point basket, and two free throws. How many total points did the player score?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C. 9
When you run, which three body systems work closely together to help your muscles receive oxygen?
A. Respiratory, circulatory, and muscular
B. Digestive, skeletal, and nervous
C. Skeletal, digestive, and respiratory
D. Digestive, muscular, and skeletal
Answer: A. Respiratory, circulatory, and muscular
Why are carbohydrates important for someone who is physically active?
A. They provide the body with energy
B. They replace bones
C. They stop the heart from beating quickly
D. They prevent muscles from moving
Answer: A. They provide the body with energy
During a soccer game, Maya runs toward the ball, changes direction, kicks the ball, and then quickly stops. Which fitness and movement skills is she using?
A. Flexibility only
B. Agility, coordination, and balance
C. Muscular strength only
D. Reaction time only
Answer: B. Agility, coordination, and balance