Health
Which nutrient helps the body build and repair muscles?
Protein
An AFL team scores 8 goals and 7 behinds. Its opponent scores 9 goals and 2 behinds. Who wins, and by how much?
The opponent wins by one point: 56–55.
Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Greece
Which component of fitness describes how far your joints can move through their range of movement?
Flexibility
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
What is the name of the framework of bones that supports your body?
The Skeleton
Which two states compete in rugby league’s State of Origin series?
Queensland and New South Wales
What are the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments?
Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open
What is the difference between attacking and defending in a team game?
Attacking aims to create scoring opportunities; defending aims to stop the opposition from scoring.
What gas do plants take in from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What does the word “dehydration” mean?
Your body has lost more water than it has taken in.
What is the nickname of Australia’s men’s national basketball team?
The Boomers
In golf, what is a score of one shot below par on a hole called?
Birdie
Which movement skill combines a step and a hop, alternating feet?
Skipping
How many degrees are in a right angle?
90 degrees
Which body system breaks food down so the body can absorb nutrients?
The digestive system
Who became the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon’s singles title in 1980?
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Which sport features the Tour de France?
Cycling
What does “follow-through” mean when throwing or striking?
Continuing the movement after releasing or hitting the ball.
Which Australian mammal lays eggs and has a duck-like bill?
The platypus
What is the difference between being assertive and being aggressive?
Assertive means expressing yourself clearly and respectfully; aggressive means acting in a threatening or hurtful way.
In cricket, an umpire raises both arms straight above their head. How many runs does this signal?
Six
What is the name of the athletics event made up of ten events?
The decathlon
What is the correct order of movements in a triple jump?
Hop, step, jump
What is three-quarters of 100?
75