Physical Education
Which activity helps improve your heart and lungs?
A. Sleeping
B. Running
C. Reading
D. Drawing
Answer: B. Running
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. Stomach
D. Lungs
Answer: B. Heart
Which activity helps strengthen your leg muscles?
A. Squats
B. Reading
C. Coloring
D. Sleeping
Answer: A. Squats
Which skill is commonly used to move a basketball around the court?
A. Dribbling
B. Kicking
C. Serving
D. Tackling
Answer: A. Dribbling
What should you do before starting a physical activity?
A. Warm up
B. Eat candy
C. Sit down
D. Take off your shoes
Answer: A. Warm up
In soccer, which player is allowed to use their hands while defending the goal?
A. Forward
B. Goalkeeper
C. Midfielder
D. Defender
Answer: B. Goalkeeper
Which body system contains your bones?
A. Digestive system
B. Respiratory system
C. Skeletal system
D. Nervous system
Answer: C. Skeletal system
Which activity can improve flexibility?
A. Stretching
B. Watching television
C. Playing a video game
D. Sitting still
Answer: A. Stretching
Which skill sends a soccer ball to a teammate?
A. Passing
B. Serving
C. Pitching
D. Dribbling with your hands
Answer: A. Passing
Which activity is an example of a locomotor movement?
A. Twisting
B. Stretching
C. Skipping
D. Bending
Answer: C. Skipping
What sport uses a touchdown to score points?
A. Baseball
B. Basketball
C. American football
D. Soccer
Answer: C. American football
Which organs help your body take in oxygen?
A. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Stomach
D. Muscles
Answer: B. Lungs
What does your heart usually do when you exercise?
A. Beats slower
B. Stops
C. Beats faster
D. Stays exactly the same
Answer: C. Beats faster
What should you demonstrate whether your team wins or loses?
A. Anger
B. Sportsmanship
C. Cheating
D. Arguing
Answer: B. Sportsmanship
Which fitness component describes how far your muscles and joints can move?
A. Strength
B. Flexibility
C. Speed
D. Balance
Answer: B. Flexibility
How many strikes usually make an out in baseball?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 3
Which body system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
A. Nervous system
B. Muscular system
C. Digestive system
D. Skeletal system
Answer: A. Nervous system
Why does your breathing become faster during exercise?
A. Your body needs more oxygen
B. Your body needs less water
C. Your bones are growing
D. Your stomach is digesting food
Answer: A. Your body needs more oxygen
Which basketball skill is used when you gain possession of the ball after a missed shot?
A. Rebounding
B. Serving
C. Pitching
D. Tackling
Answer: A. Rebounding
Which activity would BEST improve cardiovascular endurance?
A. Jogging for 15 minutes
B. Standing on one foot
C. Touching your toes
D. Throwing a ball once
Answer: A. Jogging for 15 minutes
In basketball, what is it called when a player moves with the ball without dribbling?
A. Traveling
B. Rebounding
C. Screening
D. Passing
Answer: A. Traveling
Which TWO body systems work closely together to help you move?
A. Digestive and respiratory
B. Skeletal and muscular
C. Nervous and digestive
D. Respiratory and digestive
Answer: B. Skeletal and muscular
A student wants to improve muscular endurance. Which activity would be BEST?
A. Doing several push-ups
B. Taking a nap
C. Standing still
D. Throwing one basketball
Answer: A. Doing several push-ups
Why is teamwork important in sports?
A. It allows one player to do everything
B. It helps players communicate and work toward a common goal
C. It guarantees your team will win
D. It prevents players from passing
Answer: B. It helps players communicate and work toward a common goal