Object Flight
Stability
Balance
Newton's Laws
Random
100
An object moving through the air can also be called a ____?
Projectile
100
Which animal can be considered as the most stable from the following;
A Cat
A Human
An Emu?
A Cat
100
The more points of contact, the more balanced?
True or Flase?
True
100
Every action has an equal and opposite ____ ?
Reaction
100
What is the English translation of Fartlek Training?
Speed-Play
200
What is the optimal angle for an object in flight to be released at for maximal distance?
45 Degrees
200
Where is the Centre of Gravity of a human standing upright?
The Belly Button
200
Is Balance considered to be a Health related or a Skill related Component of Fitness?
Skill Related
200
How many Laws of Motion did Sir Isaac Newton that describe the motion of an object and the forces that are applied to it?
Three
200
Which joint is affected if someone injures their Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
Knee
300
What is the name of the force that pulls an object back to the ground?
Gravity
300
Is a person considered stable when their Line of Gravity is outside their Base of Support?
No
300
Which toe is the most fundamentally important in keeping balanced?
Big Toe
300
What is the mathematical equation which relates to Newton's First Law of Motion?
Force = Mass x Acceleration
(F = m x a)
300
What is the name of the acid that accumulates in someone's muscles when they are participating in intense activity?
Lactic Acid
400
Name two of the three acronyms;
A o R?
H o R?
S o R?
Angle of Release
Height of Release
Speed of Release
400
When someone's Line of Gravity leaves their Base of Support, this issue can be minimized by ____?
Counterbalancing
400
What can a person walking across a tightrope do with their arms to help them maintain their balance?
Put their arms out
400
Newton's First Law is often referred to as the Law of ____ ?
Inertia
400
Which is the only sport "played" on The Moon?
Golf
500
What is the culmination of force and movement that can be placed on an object to achieve maximum distance?
Force Summation
500
Where is the Centre of Gravity of this athlete?
500
According to TopEndSports.com, name one of the three sports that require the highest level of balance and coordination?
Surfing, Equestrian or Gymnastics
500
What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?
An object will remain in motion or at rest unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force
500
Which city held the first Modern Olympic Games?
(Double Points if you can name the year they were held)
Athens, Greece.
1896