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Physical education
Physical training: health and fitness

Starter quiz

  • "The ability to exercise your body for long periods of time" is the definition of which component of fitness?
    • speed
    • muscular endurance
    • strength
    • cardiovascular fitness  ✓
  • The fitness test to measure speed is the ______ metre sprint test.
    • '30' ✓
  • Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
    • muscular endurance of the abdominals
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      one minute sit-up test  ✓
    • muscular endurance of the pectorals
      ⇔
      one minute press-up test ✓
    • cardiovascular fitness
      ⇔
      Cooper 12 minute run/swim ✓
    • grip strength
      ⇔
      grip strength dynamometer test ✓
  • What is the correct definition of muscular endurance?
    • the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system
    • the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired  ✓
    • the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
    • the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance
  • Which athlete is most likely to need good cardiovascular fitness to support performance?
    • 200m runner
    • 110m hurdler
    • triathlete  ✓
    • weightlifter
  • Correctly match the keywords with the definition.
    • power
      ⇔
      the ability to undertake strength performance quickly ✓
    • flexibility
      ⇔
      the range of motion of your joints ✓
    • agility
      ⇔
      to control the movements of the whole body and change position quick ✓
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