0856 Health and PE Sample Quiz


Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 
Which of the following accurately describes the correct sequence of procedures one should follow when administering the ABC's of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
A.
Open airway, supply two full breaths, check pulse
B.
Check pulse, supply two full breaths, check breathing
C.
Check pulse and breathing, open airway, supply two quick breaths
D.
Supply two quick breaths, check pulse and breathing, open airway
 

2. 
Which two of the following are the faults most commonly exhibited by beginning swimmers who are learning the breast stroke?
I.     Failure to relax
II.    Moving the arms too fast
III.   Pulling the arms back too far
IV.  Carrying the arms too high in the recovery
V.   Improper timing between movements of the legs and the arms
A.
I and IV
C.
II and III
B.
II and IV
D.
II and V
 

3. 
The exercise system known as "plyometrics" was designed to meet which of the following objectives? 
A.
Cardiovascular fitness
C.
Improved flexibility
B.
Explosive power training
D.
Muscular endurance
 

4. 
Which of the following is the reduction in daily Calorie intake required to lose three pounds in two weeks?
A.
1,050 Calories
C.
450 Calories
B.
750 Calories
D.
150 Calories
 

5. 
The speed of an object thrown overhand is most affected by which of the following?
A.
Wrist flexion
C.
Grip-release
B.
Hip rotation
D.
Hand-head proximity
 

6. 
An increase in the risk of heart disease is associated with an increase in all of the following EXCEPT
A.
blood pressure
C.
low-density lipoprotein
B.
serum cholesterol
D.
high-density lipoprotein
 

7. 
Which of the following activities is most aerobically demanding in relation to kcal/hour burned?
A.
Bowling
C.
Walking
B.
Volleyball
D.
Cross-country skiing
 

8. 
In which of the following locomotor skills does each foot have two tasks to complete before the weight is transferred to the other foot?
A.
Galloping
C.
Walking
B.
Running
D.
Skipping
 

9. 
Which of the following is a problem most characteristic of the primitive stage of forward rolling?
A.
Keeping the chin tucked
B.
Keeping the knees and hips flexed
C.
Losing the curl
D.
Using the hands to cushion the head contact
 

10. 
All of the following are characteristics of a correct mature form for striking a ball with a racquet EXCEPT
A.
taking a forward step with the foot opposite to the striking arm
B.
coiling and rotating the body forward as the racquet is swung
C.
putting weight on the back foot and then shifting to the front foot as the racquet is swung
D.
stopping the racquet at the point of contact with the ball
 

11. 
When dribbling a soccer ball in a restricted space, the player should attempt to do all of the following EXCEPT
A.
keep the ball close to the feet
B.
stay in a slightly crouched position
C.
use body feints and changes of speed
D.
use only the dominant foot for better control
 

12. 
It is reputed that Milo of Greece lifted a newborn bull onto his shoulders each day until the bull became fully mature. Milo followed what two principles of modern muscle strength and endurance conditioning?
A.
Progression and overload
C.
Frequency and progression
B.
Variable resistance and overload
D.
Intensity and retention
 

13. 
In which of the following lists is each physiological factor linearly (proportionately) related to oxygen consumption?
A.
Cardiac output, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate
B.
Cardiac output, heart rate, work rate
C.
Core temperature, red blood cell count, work rate
D.
Minute ventilation, red blood cell count, respiration rate
 

14. 
Angular motion is represented by which of the following?
I.   The knees of a cyclist
II.  The legs of a runner
III.  The arms of a swimmer
A.
I only
B.
III only
C.
I and II only
D.
I, II, and III
 

15. 
The correct racing posture of a swimmer, a cyclist, or a downhill skier minimizes the effect of
A.
lift
C.
drag
B.
propulsion
D.
gravity
 

16. 
Which of the following practice alternatives would best promote motor learning and safety for potentially injurious sports such as pole vaulting and downhill skiing?
A.
Whole
C.
Progressive-part
B.
Part
D.
Distributed
 

17. 
All of the following are direct physiological consequences of warm-down (cool-down) activities following vigorous physical activity EXCEPT
A.
preventing blood from pooling in the legs
B.
increasing the rate of lactic acid removal from the blood and skeletal muscle
C.
promoting the reduction of cholesterol in the blood
D.
reducing the risk of cardiac irregularities
 



 
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