Sports Central
Which sport uses the terms dribble, rebound, and free throw?
A. Soccer
B. Basketball
C. Volleyball
D. Baseball
Answer: B. Basketball
Which component of fitness describes how well the heart and lungs supply oxygen during sustained activity?
A. Flexibility
B. Muscular strength
C. Cardiorespiratory endurance
D. Balance
Answer: C. Cardiorespiratory endurance
Which of these is a locomotor skill?
A. Twisting
B. Bending
C. Running
D. Stretching
Answer: C. Running
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A. Brain
B. Lungs
C. Heart
D. Stomach
Answer: C. Heart
Michael Jordan is most famous for playing which sport?
A. Baseball
B. Football
C. Basketball
D. Hockey
Answer: C. Basketball
How many players from one basketball team are on the court at one time?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: B. 5
Which activity is BEST for improving flexibility?
A. Sprinting
B. Stretching
C. Bench pressing
D. Jumping
Answer: B. Stretching
Which movement involves traveling from one location to another?
A. Locomotor movement
B. Non-locomotor movement
C. Static movement
D. Stationary balance
Answer: A. Locomotor movement
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy during many physical activities?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Vitamins
C. Minerals
D. Water
Answer: A. Carbohydrates
Serena Williams became one of the world's greatest athletes in which sport?
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Track
D. Soccer
Answer: B. Tennis
In American football, how many yards does an offense normally need to gain to earn a first down?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15
Answer: C. 10
Which exercise primarily measures or develops upper-body muscular endurance?
A. Push-ups
B. Toe touches
C. Jogging
D. Shuttle runs
Answer: A. Push-ups
Which skill involves controlling an object using the hands, feet, or another body part?
A. Manipulative skill
B. Non-locomotor skill
C. Flexibility skill
D. Aerobic skill
Answer: A. Manipulative skill
Which body system delivers oxygen and nutrients through the blood?
A. Digestive system
B. Circulatory system
C. Skeletal system
D. Nervous system
Answer: B. Circulatory system
Which athlete became famous for winning eight Olympic gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
A. Michael Phelps
B. Usain Bolt
C. LeBron James
D. Tiger Woods
Answer: A. Michael Phelps
In volleyball, what is the maximum number of team contacts normally allowed before sending the ball over the net?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 3
Which statement BEST describes muscular endurance?
A. The ability to move very quickly
B. The ability of muscles to repeatedly perform work over time
C. The ability to lift the heaviest possible weight once
D. The ability to change direction quickly
Answer: B. The ability of muscles to repeatedly perform work over time
Which of the following BEST demonstrates agility?
A. Holding a stretch for 30 seconds
B. Quickly changing direction around cones
C. Lifting a heavy weight once
D. Jogging at the same pace for 20 minutes
Answer: B. Quickly changing direction around cones
During vigorous exercise, why does your heart rate increase?
A. To decrease body temperature immediately
B. To deliver more oxygen-rich blood to working muscles
C. To make the bones stronger
D. To slow down breathing
Answer: B. To deliver more oxygen-rich blood to working muscles
Jackie Robinson made history in 1947 when he broke Major League Baseball's modern-era color barrier while playing for which team?
A. New York Yankees
B. Boston Red Sox
C. Brooklyn Dodgers
D. Chicago Cubs
Answer: C. Brooklyn Dodgers
In baseball, what is an RBI?
A. Run Batted In
B. Runner Base Inning
C. Run Before Inning
D. Recorded Base Interference
Answer: A. Run Batted In
Which combination represents the FITT Principle?
A. Fitness, Intensity, Training, Time
B. Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
C. Frequency, Improvement, Training, Technique
D. Fitness, Improvement, Time, Training
Answer: B. Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
A basketball player dribbles around a defender, quickly changes direction, and accelerates toward the basket. Which combination of skill-related fitness components is MOST involved?
A. Flexibility and muscular endurance
B. Agility, coordination, and speed
C. Body composition and flexibility
D. Muscular strength and cardiorespiratory endurance only
Answer: B. Agility, coordination, and speed
Which change is MOST likely to occur after consistent aerobic training?
A. Lower cardiorespiratory endurance
B. Improved ability of the heart and lungs to support sustained exercise
C. Loss of coordination
D. Increased resting heart rate in all individuals
Answer: B. Improved ability of the heart and lungs to support sustained exercise
Which athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
A. Jesse Owens
B. Muhammad Ali
C. Jackie Robinson
D. Wilma Rudolph
Answer: A. Jesse Owens