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Physical education
Physical training: health and fitness

Starter quiz

  • Identify the correct definition of speed.
    • the range of movement around a joint
    • the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible
    • the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance
    • the rate at which someone can perform a movement or cover a distance  ✓
  • The fitness test that measures cardiovascular endurance is the ______ step test.
    • 'Harvard' ✓
  • Which athlete would require the most power?
    • a long jumper  ✓
    • a cricketer catching a ball
    • an archer shooting an arrow
    • a snowboarder turning
  • Which athlete would require the least flexibility?
    • a hurdler moving over the hurdles
    • a marathon runner completing a race  ✓
    • a gymnast performing the splits
    • a footballer taking a throw-in
  • Match the definitions to the correct component of fitness.
    • speed
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      the rate at which someone can perform a movement or cover a distance ✓
    • strength
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      the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance ✓
    • power
      ⇔
      the ability to undertake strength performance quickly ✓
    • flexibility
      ⇔
      the range of movement around a joint ✓
  • Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
    • speed
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      30m sprint test ✓
    • strength
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      1 rep max test ✓
    • power
      ⇔
      vertical jump test ✓
    • cardiovascular endurance
      ⇔
      12 minute Cooper run ✓
    • muscular endurance
      ⇔
      1 minute press-up test ✓
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