Definitions & Concepts
What is physical fitness?
A. The ability to win sports competitions
B. A set of measurable health- or skill-related attributes
C. The ability to run fast
D. A type of exercise routine
B. A set of measurable health- or skill-related attributes
Aerobic capacity refers to the ability of the body to:
A. Lift heavy weights
B. Move quickly
C. Jump high
D. Deliver oxygen efficiently over time
D. Deliver oxygen efficiently over time
Agility is the ability to:
A. Run fast
B. Change direction quickly and accurately
C. Lift heavy weights
D. Stay balanced
B. Change direction quickly and accurately
What is the most important goal when teaching fitness?
A. Competition
B. High performance
C. Enjoyable and meaningful experiences
D. Strict routines
C. Enjoyable and meaningful experiences
Which abdominal exercise technique should be avoided?
A. Bent knees
B. Controlled movements
C. Slow lifting
D. Hands behind the head, pulling forward
D. Hands behind the head, pulling forward
Which type of fitness focuses on overall health and daily activity?
A. Skill-related fitness
B. Competitive fitness
C. Health-related fitness
D. Athletic fitness
C. Health-related fitness
Body composition is the ratio of:
A. Height to weight
B. Fat to lean muscle mass
C. Speed to strength
D. Exercise to rest
B. Fat to lean muscle mass
Balance refers to:
A. Moving quickly
B. Coordinating movements
C. Maintaining equilibrium
D. Jumping power
C. Maintaining equilibrium
Why should fitness activities be personalized?
A. To make them harder
B. To help students succeed and stay motivated
C. To compare students
D. To save time
B. To help students succeed and stay motivated
Static stretching involves:
A. Fast movements
B. Holding a stretch position
C. Jumping
D. Running
B. Holding a stretch position
Skill-related fitness is mainly important for:
A. Daily chores
B. Athletic performance
C. Sleeping well
D. Eating healthy
B. Athletic performance
Flexibility is defined as:
A. Muscle strength
B. Speed of movement
C. Range of motion in joints
D. Endurance level
C. Range of motion in joints
Coordination is the ability to:
A. Perform multiple movements together
B. Run long distances
C. Stretch muscles
D. Stay still
A. Perform multiple movements together
Offering a variety of activities helps students:
A. Get bored
B. Avoid exercise
C. Find activities they enjoy
D. Compete more
C. Find activities they enjoy
Dynamic stretching involves:
A. Staying still
B. Holding breath
C. Continuous movement through range of motion
D. Lifting weights
C. Continuous movement through range of motion
Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?
A. Flexibility
B. Aerobic capacity
C. Coordination
D. Body composition
C. Coordination
Muscular strength is the ability to:
A. Run long distances
B. Stretch muscles
C. Exert force
D. Balance the body
C. Exert force
Power is best described as:
A. Slow strength
B. Explosive force
C. Endurance
D. Flexibility
B. Explosive force
Teachers should give feedback that is:
A. Negative
B. Rare
C. Specific and positive
D. Only for top students
C. Specific and positive
Deep knee bends (full squats) should be avoided because they:
A. Are too easy
B. Improve balance
C. Can damage knee joints
D. Increase flexibility
C. Can damage knee joints
Physical activity is best described as:
A. Only structured exercise
B. A process involving various movements
C. Competitive sports only
D. Weightlifting
B. A process involving various movements
Muscular endurance helps a person:
A. Continue activity without fatigue
B. Lift once with power
C. Jump higher
D. Move faster
A. Continue activity without fatigue
Speed is the ability to:
A. Maintain balance
B. Move rapidly
C. Stretch quickly
D. Lift heavy weights
B. Move rapidly
Why should teachers act as role models?
A. To show authority
B. To influence students positively toward fitness
C. To demonstrate rules
D. To control behavior
B. To influence students positively toward fitness
Students should stop exercising if they feel:
A. Warm
B. Slight discomfort
C.Tired
D. Pain
D. Pain