PE Exam - Term 2

Question 1

What are the two parts of the skeleton?

Answer 1

Axial and appendicular

Question 2

List two functions of the skeletal system.

Answer 2

Protection, support, blood production, calcium storage

Question 3

What does the agonist muscle do?

Answer 3

It is the prime mover in a movement

Question 4

What are the three types of muscles?

Answer 4

Skeletal (voluntary), Smooth (organs), Cardiac (heart)

Question 5

What are the three planes of movement?

Answer 5

Transverse (top/bottom), Sagittal (left/right), Frontal (front/back)

Question 6

Define medial and lateral.

Answer 6

Medial = toward midline, Lateral = away from midline

Question 7

What is a synovial joint?

Answer 7

A freely moveable joint

Question 8

Define reciprocal inhibition.

Answer 8

When one muscle contracts, the opposing muscle relaxes

Question 9

Define speed, velocity and acceleration.

Answer 9

Speed = distance/time, Velocity = speed + direction, Acceleration = change in velocity

Question 10

What is momentum?

Answer 10

Mass in motion

Question 11

What is angular momentum?

Answer 11

Rotation based on mass and radius

Question 12

What is linear momentum?

Answer 12

Motion in a straight line

Question 13

What is Newton’s First Law?

Answer 13

Law of inertia – objects stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon

Question 14

What is Newton’s Second Law?

Answer 14

F = ma – force causes acceleration

Question 15

What is Newton’s Third Law?

Answer 15

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Question 16

What are internal and external forces?

Answer 16

Internal = muscles/tendons, External = gravity/friction

Question 17

What increases stability?

Answer 17

Wide base of support and low center of gravity

Question 18

What is center of gravity (COG)?

Answer 18

The balance point where weight is evenly distributed

Question 19

What is summation of forces?

Answer 19

Combining momentum from body parts to increase power

Question 20

What is optimum stretch?

Answer 20

Stretching muscles to their ideal length for max force

Question 21

What is the sequence of force in a throw?

Answer 21

Hips → shoulders → arms → hands

Question 22

Name 3 levers in tennis.

Answer 22

Shoulder (1st), Elbow (2nd), Wrist (3rd)

Question 23

How does the shoulder act as a lever in tennis?

Answer 23

Generates power during swings

Question 24

How does the elbow act as a lever in tennis?

Answer 24

Controls angle and adds speed

Question 25

How does the wrist act as a lever in tennis?

Answer 25

Applies spin and controls ball placement

Question 26

What is flexion?

Answer 26

Bending to decrease the angle between two bones. 🧠 Memory tip: Flex like you're showing your muscles — bend your elbow.

Question 27

What is extension?

Answer 27

Increasing the angle between two bones. 🧠 Memory tip: Extend like straightening your arm to reach for something.

Question 28

What is abduction?

Answer 28

Movement of a bone away from the midline. 🧠 Memory tip: Like being abducted by aliens — your arms go up and away!

Question 29

What is adduction?

Answer 29

Movement of a bone toward the midline. 🧠 Memory tip: Think “add” your limbs back to your side.

Question 30

What is pronation?

Answer 30

Forearm movement turning the palm downward. 🧠 Memory tip: “Pro dribble” in basketball — palms face down.

Question 31

What is supination?

Answer 31

Forearm movement turning the palm upward. 🧠 Memory tip: “Supa-nation” = hold soup — palm up like a bowl.

Question 32

What is rotation?

Answer 32

Movement around a central axis. 🧠 Memory tip: Like shaking your head “no” — rotating at the neck.

Question 33

What is circumduction?

Answer 33

Movement in a circular motion. 🧠 Memory tip: “Circum” = circle — like doing arm circles in warm-ups.

Question 34

What is dorsiflexion?

Answer 34

Movement to raise the toes toward the shin. 🧠 Memory tip: Dorsal = top of foot → lift toes upward.

Question 35

What is plantar flexion?

Answer 35

Pointing the toes downward. 🧠 Memory tip: “Plant” your toes down like pushing a car pedal.

Question 36

What is eversion?

Answer 36

Moving the sole of the foot outward. 🧠 Memory tip: “E” for exit — foot rolls out to the side.

Question 37

What is inversion?

Answer 37

Moving the sole of the foot inward. 🧠 Memory tip: “In” for inward — foot rolls in toward your midline.

Question 38

What part of the skeleton includes the skull and ribs?

Answer 38

Axial skeleton

Question 39

What part of the skeleton includes the limbs?

Answer 39

Appendicular skeleton

Question 40

Which body system helps circulate blood and move food?

Answer 40

Muscular system

Question 41

Which muscle type is responsible for digestion?

Answer 41

Smooth muscle

Question 42

Which muscle type is found only in the heart?

Answer 42

Cardiac muscle

Question 43

What does anatomical position mean?

Answer 43

Body upright, facing forward, feet flat, arms at sides

Question 44

What does the transverse plane divide?

Answer 44

Top and bottom halves of the body

Question 45

What does the frontal plane divide?

Answer 45

Front and back of the body

Question 46

What term describes movement toward the midline?

Answer 46

Medial

Question 47

What term describes movement away from the midline?

Answer 47

Lateral

Question 48

What is the role of the antagonist muscle?

Answer 48

It relaxes to allow movement from the agonist

Question 49

Why is a synovial joint important in movement?

Answer 49

It allows free and smooth movement

Question 50

What is displacement in motion terms?

Answer 50

Change in position from start to finish

Question 51

What affects how much momentum an object has?

Answer 51

Mass and speed

Question 52

What is the difference between angular and linear motion?

Answer 52

Angular = around a point, Linear = straight line

Question 53

What kind of force is friction?

Answer 53

External, contact force

Question 54

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Answer 54

Gravity

Question 55

What is centripetal force?

Answer 55

Force that keeps an object moving in a circular path

Question 56

What is eccentric force?

Answer 56

Force applied away from an object's center to cause rotation

Question 57

What happens when a force is applied to an object’s center?

Answer 57

It moves straight in one direction (concentric force)

Question 58

What is the base of support?

Answer 58

All the contact points with the ground

Question 59

Why does lowering your center of gravity help in sport?

Answer 59

It increases stability and balance

Question 60

Why is range of motion important in hitting or throwing?

Answer 60

It helps maximize the speed of the movement

Question 61

What does optimum contribution of body parts mean?

Answer 61

Each part adds momentum at the right time

Question 62

What type of motion does summation of forces help produce?

Answer 62

Let’s you generate maximum linear force, momentum and speed