P.E Winter Test

Question 1

What are physical benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Answer 1

• Improves concentration
• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Supports weight maintenance

Question 2

What are mental benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Answer 2

• Reduced stress
• Higher confidence levels
• Improved mental health

Question 3

What are social benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Answer 3

• Meeting new people
• Building of relationships
• Reduction of social isolation

Question 4

Description of plyometric training

Answer 4

Is used to increase power. It involves movement such as bounding, jumping and hopping

Question 5

Exercises in plyometric training

Answer 5

• box jumps
• hurdles
• medicine ball slams/ throws
• pogo jumps

Question 6

Equipment needed for plyometric training

Answer 6

• Box
• Hurdles
• Medicine ball

Question 7

Is plyometric training aerobic or anaerobic

Answer 7

Aerobic

Question 8

Advantages of plyometric training

Answer 8

• Increases speed and power
• Quicker reaction

Question 9

Description about weight training

Answer 9

Involves using resistance to develop muscle strength and endurance

Question 10

What exercises do you do in weight training

Answer 10

• Bicep curls
• Bench press
•.Barbell squats
• RDL

Question 11

What equipment do you need for weight training

Answer 11

• Bench
• Dumbell
• Barbell

Question 12

Is weight training aerobic or anaerobic

Answer 12

Anaerobic

Question 13

Which component of fitness do you develop in weight training

Answer 13

Strength and endurance

Question 14

Advantages of weight training

Answer 14

• Increases muscle
• Decreases fat

Question 15

Disadvantages of this training method

Answer 15

• Injuries
• Lack of equipment
• Expensive

Question 16

Description of circuit training

Answer 16

Involves a series of exercise organised at stations. It helps with every muscle group with few rests inbetween

Question 17

Exercises in circuit training

Answer 17

• Tricep dips
• Burpees
• Sit ups
• Press ups
• Plank

Question 18

Equipment needed for circuit training

Answer 18

• Cones
• Bench
• Mat
• Timer

Question 19

Is circuit training aerobic or anaerobic

Answer 19

Anaerobic

Question 20

Advantages of circuit training

Answer 20

Increases sport performance

Question 21

Which component of fitness do you develop in circuit training

Answer 21

Stamina

Question 22

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 22

• The main source of energy
• Used for medium to low high intensity activities

Question 23

Function of fats

Answer 23

• A source of energy
• Used for insulation
• Used in low-intensity activities

Question 24

Function of proteins

Answer 24

• For tissue growth and repair
• Can be used for energy in extreme circumstances

Question 25

Function of vitamins

Answer 25

• Involved in bone growth and general health • Help to maintain and regulate bodily functions

Question 26

Function of minerals

Answer 26

• Essential for bone growth • Help to maintain and regulate bodily functions

Question 27

Function of water

Answer 27

• Essential for hydration • Essential for all body functioning

Question 28

Why is hydration important

Answer 28

Hydration is important for all athletes as it helps to maintain their athletic performance.

Question 29

Test for muscular endurance

Answer 29

1 minute press up test

Question 30

Test for cardiovascular endurance

Answer 30

Multi-stage fitness test

Question 31

What are the 4 types of bones

Answer 31

• Flat • Short • Long • Irregular

Question 32

The human body consists of approximately ___ bones

Answer 32

206

Question 33

Definition of flat bones

Answer 33

These have flat surfaces. Their function is mainly for protection of the internal organs

Question 34

Definition of short bones

Answer 34

These can be found in the wrist and are designed for strength and weight bearing due to their small and compact nature

Question 35

Definition of long bones

Answer 35

These are found in the limbs and are cylindrical in shape. The main function is to act as levers for movement

Question 36

Definition of irregular bones

Answer 36

Individually shaped. These bones have the function of protection and muscle attachment

Question 37

Examples of long bones

Answer 37

Femur and ulna

Question 38

Examples of short bones

Answer 38

Carpals and tarsals

Question 39

Examples of flat bones

Answer 39

Cranium, sternum, scapula and ribs

Question 40

Example of irregular bones

Answer 40

Vertebrae

Question 41

What is the aorta

Answer 41

Is an artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body from the left ventricle