Lesson 3.1.3.2

3.1.3.2 The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved Quiz: AQA Physical Education, Unit 1

20 questions

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Lesson 3.1.3.2, The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582), Unit 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the definition of agility as a component of fitness?

    • Lift heavy loads
    • Hold a static pose
    • Change direction quickly
    • React to a sound

  2. What defines balance as a component of physical fitness?

    • Breathe deeply
    • Bend joints far
    • Move very fast
    • Centre over base

  3. What term describes the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen over a long period?

    • Flexibility
    • Muscular endurance
    • Power
    • Cardiovascular endurance

  4. Which component of fitness is defined as the range of movement possible at a joint?

    • Balance
    • Flexibility
    • Coordination
    • Agility

  5. What is the ability of a muscle to repeat contractions over a period called?

    • Muscular endurance
    • Cardiovascular endurance
    • Maximal strength
    • Speed

  6. Which component of fitness is the ability to exert maximum force in the shortest time?

    • Speed
    • Power
    • Strength
    • Agility

  7. What term describes the time taken to respond to a stimulus?

    • Speed
    • Agility
    • Reaction time
    • Coordination

  8. Which fitness test is specifically used to measure agility?

    • Vertical Jump Test
    • Sit and Reach Test
    • Illinois Agility Test
    • Multi Stage Fitness Test

  9. Which test measures balance?

    • Sit-Up Bleep Test
    • Vertical Jump Test
    • Stork Stand Test
    • Ruler Drop Test

  10. Which fitness test is used to measure flexibility?

    • 30 Metre Sprint
    • Sit and Reach Test
    • Handgrip Dynamometer
    • Illinois Agility Test

  11. Which fitness test is used to measure cardiovascular endurance?

    • Vertical Jump Test
    • Sit and Reach Test
    • Multi Stage Fitness Test
    • Illinois Agility Test

  12. Which test measures reaction time?

    • Vertical Jump Test
    • Wall Toss Test
    • Illinois Agility Test
    • Ruler Drop Test

  13. Which fitness test is used to measure power and explosive strength?

    • Vertical Jump Test
    • 30 Metre Sprint
    • Handgrip Dynamometer
    • Sit and Reach Test

  14. Which fitness test is used to measure speed?

    • 30 Metre Sprint
    • Multi Stage Fitness Test
    • Vertical Jump Test
    • Illinois Agility Test

  15. What is a major limitation of standard fitness tests?

    • Excessive duration
    • High cost
    • Lack of sport specificity
    • Too much accuracy

  16. Which factor helps to increase the validity of a fitness test?

    • Changing equipment
    • Correct test procedures
    • Random timing
    • Skipping warmups

  17. What is a primary reason for carrying out initial fitness testing?

    • Identifying baseline fitness
    • Preventing all injuries
    • Guaranteeing match victory
    • Replacing training sessions

  18. How can a coach evaluate if a training programme successfully improved speed?

    • Retest and compare
    • Ask the player
    • Reduce training load
    • Change the sport

  19. What type of data is collected when recording numeric fitness test scores?

    • Quantitative data
    • Descriptive data
    • Qualitative data
    • Subjective data

  20. Which fitness test limitation involves rugby players needing sport-specific movements?

    • Lack of specificity
    • Low intensity
    • Poor reliability
    • Insufficient duration

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