Physical Education 9

Question 1

What is physical fitness?

Answer 1

The ability of your body to work effectively and efficiently during daily activities and exercises.

Question 2

What does general fitness focus on?

Answer 2

Maintaining a balanced level of health.

Question 3

Name three factors that influence physical fitness.

Answer 3

• Genetics
• Diet
• Physical Activity

Question 4

What is cardiovascular endurance?

Answer 4

The ability of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to work together efficiently during long physical activity.

Question 5

List two activities to improve cardiovascular endurance.

Answer 5

• Running or Jogging
• Swimming

Question 6

Define muscular strength.

Answer 6

The amount of force your muscles can exert in a single effort.

Question 7

Give two examples of exercises to build muscular strength.

Answer 7

• Weight Lifting
• Push-Ups

Question 8

What is flexibility?

Answer 8

The ability of your muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion.

Question 9

Name one example of a flexibility exercise.

Answer 9

Yoga

Question 10

What does body composition refer to?

Answer 10

The different types of tissues that make up your body, including muscle, fat, bones, and water.

Question 11

What does body fat percentage measure?

Answer 11

How much of your body weight is fat.

Question 12

Define muscular endurance.

Answer 12

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to keep working over a longer period without getting too tired.

Question 13

List two exercises for improving muscular endurance.

Answer 13

• Push-Ups
• Planks

Question 14

What is agility?

Answer 14

The ability to move quickly and easily, changing direction while maintaining control.

Question 15

Name one example of agility exercise.

Answer 15

Ladder Drills

Question 16

Define balance in the context of physical fitness.

Answer 16

The ability to keep your body steady and upright, whether standing still or moving.

Question 17

What is coordination?

Answer 17

The ability to use different parts of your body together smoothly and efficiently.

Question 18

List two examples of coordination exercises.

Answer 18

• Dribbling a Basketball
• Juggling

Question 19

What is speed?

Answer 19

The ability to move quickly over a short distance.

Question 20

Name one exercise to improve speed.

Answer 20

Sprints

Question 21

Define power in physical fitness.

Answer 21

The ability to exert a lot of force quickly, combining strength and speed.

Question 22

Give two examples of power exercises.

Answer 22

• Jump Squats
• Box Jumps

Question 23

What is the importance of following instructions in a workout?

Answer 23

Ensures everyone’s safety and the effectiveness of the workout.

Question 24

What should you do if you’re unsure about how to perform an exercise?

Answer 24

Ask for help rather than risking injury.

Question 25

Define free weights.

Answer 25

Weights not attached to a machine (e.g., dumbbells, barbells).

Question 26

List two benefits of using free weights.

Answer 26

* Versatility * Engages stabilizing muscles

Question 27

What are machine weights?

Answer 27

Weights attached to a machine, often with guided movement (e.g., leg press).

Question 28

Name one benefit of machine weights.

Answer 28

Easier for beginners to use safely.

Question 29

What are reps in exercise?

Answer 29

The number of times you perform a specific exercise or movement.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Doing 3 sets of 10 push-ups means you do 10 push-ups, rest, repeat _______.

Answer 30

3 times