B453 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
SPECIMEN PAPER
A movement that predominantly uses a hinge joint in physical activity is:
a) Sprint start leg action in athletics
b) The bowling arm action in cricket
c) Heading the ball in football
d) Ankle action when swimming breast stroke
Which one of the following is a role of the National Governing Bodies in sport?
a) To provide equipment to fitness clubs
b) To write the curriculum for school physical education
c) Ensure health and safety guidelines are in place
d) Make money for the share holders
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic feedback?
a) The crowd booing a bad pass
b) The performer hitting a pass and the technique feeling right
c) The coach shouting encouragement following a good pass
d) The performer passing to a team mate who has shouted for the ball
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
a) Trying to beat your personal best in a 100m sprint
b) Participating in badminton for enjoyment
c) Wanting to swim a length of the swimming baths to gain a badge
d) Taking up aerobics to get fitter
Why is personal hygiene important in physical education?
a) To avoid minor infections
b) To be more successful
c) To be able to lift and carry equipment safely
d) To keep the equipment clean
In order to improve the health of the biceps, which one of the following activities would be most effective?
a) Football
b) High Jump
c) Canoeing
d) Hill walking
Overuse of tendons in physical activity can cause problems. Which one of the following problems is associated with tendon overuse?
a) Inflammation
b) Arthritis
c) Hypertrophy
d) Bruising
Which of the following would ensure healthy joints?
a) Maintaining a healthy weight
b) Use of massage oil
c) Eating more red meat
d) Lifting very heavy weights.
Which of the following best describes the training principle of overload?
a) Concentrating on specific muscles to make it relevant
b) Putting the body under stress to improve strength
c) Doing too much exercise
d) Doing less exercise to rest muscles
Which of the following activities would be best described as both aerobic and anaerobic?
a) Sprinting
b) Long jump
c) Weightlifting
d) Tennis
Natalie has decided to take up cross country running. Which type of training would be most suitable for this activity
a) circuit training
b) weight training
c) continuous training
d) flexibility training
After an hour’s vigorous exercise programme, a 16 year old male, who does not train regularly, experiences some short term effects on his body. Which one of the following would you expect to happen after such a short exercise programme.
a) increase in cardiac output
b) decrease in resting heart rate
c) increase in lung volume
d) increased breathing rate
What is the main reason for SMART goal setting?
a) To punish performers who do not stick to an exercise programme
b) To reward performers financially if they stick to an exercise programme
c) To check whether the coach is setting a good exercise programme
d) To motivate participants to follow an exercise programme
Why is feedback on performance especially important?
a) It discourages poor performers
b) It increases competition
c) It sets a personal best target
d) It helps to improve technique
Which of the following is a potential hazard of a school playing field
a) correct footwear
b) discarded litter
c) the sports equipment
d) other players
JANUARY 2010
Which one of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation when learning physical activity skills?
a) Enjoyment of the activity
b) Pleasing your parents
c) Trying to win a competition for a cup
d) Receiving a badge for swimming a width
Which of the following bones meet to form the elbow joint?
a) femur and pelvis
b) humerus and femur
c) humerus, radius and ulna
d) humerus, tibia and fibula
Which one of the following best describes the role of tendons?
a) They attach muscle to bone
b) They attach muscle to muscle
c) They attach bone to bone
d) They attach ligaments to bones
Which one of the following is a long term effect of a healthy, active lifestyle?
a) Heart rate increases
b) Muscle increase in temperature
c) Blood flow is slower
d) Stroke volume increases
How would you minimize the risks associated with a fitness centre when exercising?
a) Eat plenty of carbohydrates
b) Check that all equipment is working properly
c) Always try hard in all exercises
d) Record fitness progress in your training diary
Which one of the following best describes aerobic training?
a) Long intervals of slow work
b) Short intervals of slow work
c) Long intervals of fast work
d) Short intervals of fast work
Local authorities attempt to encourage more participation in physical activities. Which one of following is a local authority facility?
a) Leisure centre swimming pool
b) Private gym club
c) Rugby club
d) Premier league football club training facility
Which one of the following is an example of a media promotional campaign to promote a healthy, active lifestyle?
a) TV advertisement for high energy drinks
b) Radio advertisement for sportswear
c) Leaflets on a balanced diet in a local library
d) Newspaper report on a death caused by smoking
Which one of the following is a potential hazard whilst participating in a physical activity in an outdoor adventure area?
a) Slippery rocks
b) Cutting your leg on a sharp stone
c) Concussion by banging your head
d) Exhaustion because of walking too far
Which one of the following is the best description of the specificity training principle whilst weight training?
a) increase the weights lifted for each training session
b) Concentrate on training muscles in the upper body
c) Lifting your maximum weight for one repetition
d) Using all free weights rather than machines
Which one of the following is an example of the skeleton as a support structure?
a) Producing red blood cells
b) Strong minerals
c) Producing calcium for strong bones
d) Helping with correct posture
Which one of the following would be a good example of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of injury if participating in a physical activity?
a) A gum shield in hockey
b) A post protector in rugby
c) A crash barrier for the crowd
d) Well fitted training shoes
Which one of the following is the best example of a SMART goal set to improve performance of an official in a physical activity?
a) To learn the rules of the game and to give the right decisions in the next match
b) To get fitter and to keep up with the run of play
c) To learn the signal for offside by this time next week
d) To talk to the players after the game to get feedback on performance of the official
Which one of the following movements best describes flexion around a joint?
a) Lowering your body using your arms in the press up position
b) Bending backwards at the hip whilst standing
c) Turning your hand around so that the palm is facing upwards
d) Squeezing your ankles together whilst lying on the floor
Which of the following would you recommend to prevent inflammation of the joints during or after physical activity?
a) Rub massage oil into your joints before and after exercise
b) Use carbo-loading to increase energy levels
c) Stretch your muscles thoroughly before exercise
d) Do not do too much activity at any one time
MAY 2010
Which one of the following is a role of the school in promoting an active, healthy lifestyle?
(a) Running health awareness programmes.
(b) Checking on sleep patterns.
(c) Giving parents advice on health.
(d) Ensuring that family housing is appropriate. [1]
Which one of the following is an example of a national governing body?
(a) British Olympic Association.
(b) UK Sport.
(c) Lawn Tennis Association.
(d) International Olympic Committee. [1]
Which one of the following is a positive effect of sponsorship on participation in physical activities?
(a) Only elite athletes are funded.
(b) More company profits.
(c) More funds available to purchase equipment.
(d) Small range of activities are funded. [1]
Which one of the following best describes the frequency element of the FITT principle of training?
(a) How hard you exercise.
(b) The type of exercise you choose.
(c) How much time you take to exercise.
(d) How many times a week you exercise. [1]
Which one of the following is NOT a hazard found on a grass playing field?
(a) Broken glass.
(b) Football posts.
(c) Concussion.
(d) Pot holes. [1]
Which one of the following training methods is mostly aerobic?
(a) Circuit training.
(b) Weight training.
(c) Continuous training.
(d) Flexibility training. [1]
Which one of the following precautions would you take to minimise the risk of injury in a sports hall?
(a) Check that the equipment is well maintained.
(b) Make sure you have a friend to exercise with.
(c) Cool down properly.
(d) Take first aid material with you. [1]
Which one of the following is an effective personal hygiene method to avoid minor infections following exercise?
(a) Wash your hands thoroughly before exercise.
(b) Warm up all of your main muscle groups.
(c) Wash and dry your feet after exercise.
(d) Use a nasal strip during exercise. [1]
There are many long term effects of exercise and training on the body. Which one of the following is a long term effect on the heart?
(a) Increase in stroke volume.
(b) Decrease in stroke volume.
(c) Increase in tidal volume.
(d) Decrease in tidal volume. [1]
Mental preparation is important when participating in physical activity. Which one of the following best describes the purpose of mental preparation for a young person who is exercising to keep GENERALLY fit?
(a) To psych yourself up to win and be competitive.
(b) To concentrate effort and forget about stressful events.
(c) To focus on one particular muscle group and to build muscle group.
(d) To block out the crowd. [1]
What value is cartilage in trying to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle?
(a) Protects bones from wear and tear.
(b) Gives strength to a joint.
(c) Produces valuable red blood cells.
(d) Acts as a nutrient to bones. [1]
Which one of the following is an intrinsic motive for participating in the role of a leader in a physical activity?
(a) Getting paid for leading a physical activity session.
(b) Running sessions to get a qualification.
(c) To please your parents.
(d) To enjoy leading a physical activity session. [1]
Which one of the following is the LEAST effective way to learn physical activity skills?
(a) Trial and error.
(b) Copy role models.
(c) Practise hard.
(d) Reading a coaching manual. [1]
Which one of the following is the best example of how knowledge of results can motivate a young person?
(a) To show a young person that they have run a distance quicker than they have before.
(b) To show a video playback of a javelin throw to an athlete.
(c) To give a badge for a gymnast who learns a new skill.
(d) To give money to a young person who stops smoking. [1]
Which one of the following best describes the vascular shunt mechanism?
(a) Speeding up the flow of blood to all organs during exercise.
(b) The redistribution of blood during exercise.
(c) The pushing forward of waste products to help excretion.
(d) An increase in heart rate that increases cardiac output. [1]
JANUARY, 2011
1. Which one of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
(a) The shoulder joint
(b) The hip joint
(c) The knee joint
(d) The wrist joint [1]
2 Which one of the following best describes fartlek training?
(a) A high resistance, low repetition method with strength and power
(b) A varied, continuous training method with speed and endurance
(c) A bounding and hopping method with flexibility and power
(d) A mobility training method with active and passive stretching [1]
3 Which one of the following is a government initiative to encourage healthy eating?
(a) Take brisk walks instead of using a car
(b) Drink no more than eight units of alcohol per day
(c) Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day
(d) Add salt to food to improve flavour [1]
4 Which one of the following is an effect of lactic acid during an exercise session?
(a) Helps you focus on the exercise task
(b) Causes muscle fatigue during exercise
(c) Causes stomach ache due to over-eating
(d) Helps to break down oxygen to produce more energy [1]
5 Which one of the following is an example of trial and error when learning movement skills?
(a) Watching a video of basketball shooting technique
(b) Copying your coach’s demonstration of the forehand drive technique in tennis
(c) Practising shooting in hockey to get the right technique
(d) Listening to your teacher’s instructions about the handstand technique in gymnastics (1)
6 Which one of the following is a joint problem?
(a) Osteoarthritis
(b) Athlete’s foot
(c) Diabetes
(d) Obesity [1]
7 SMART target setting is often used to improve performance in physical activities.
Which one of the following does the S in the SMART principle stand for?
(a) Superficial
(b) Standardised
(c) Specific
(d) Special [1]
8 Which one of the following is a role of the National Governing Bodies in sport?
(a) To ensure health and safety guidelines are in place
(b) To make money for the share-holders
(c) To write the curriculum for school physical education
(d) To provide equipment to fitness clubs [1]
9 Which one of the following is a potential hazard in a sports hall?
(a) Falling over and experiencing concussion
(b) Water that has been spilled causes the floor to be slippy
(c) A twisted ankle playing 5-a-side football
(d) Needing a plaster after cutting yourself [1]
10 Which one of the following is a short term effect on the heart during an exercise session?
(a) Lower resting heart rate
(b) Increase in tidal volume
(c) Hypertrophy of the heart muscle
(d) Increase in cardiac output [1]
11 Which one of the following is an example of a ball and socket joint?
(a) Elbow joint
(b) Vertebral joint
(c) Shoulder joint
(d) Knee joint [1]
12 Which one of the following muscle groups are mainly responsible for a good performance in the long jump?
(a) Trapezius
(b) Latissimus dorsi
(c) Deltoid
(d) Quadriceps [1]
13 Which one of the following best describes the intensity element of the FITT principle of training?
(a) How hard you work in an exercise class
(b) How long your training session lasts
(c) The method of training you choose to keep fit
(d) The number of exercise classes that you attend each week [1]
14 Which one of the following is not a good reason for goal setting?
(a) To be more motivated
(b) To control anxiety
(c) To make the game more realistic
(d) To measure progress [1]
15 Which one of the following is a major influence of the media on levels of participation in physical activities?
(a) Raises interest of many people in sport
(b) Provides home entertainment
(c) Enables big prize money to be offered
(d) Encourages TV advertising [1
MAY, 2011
Which one of the following pairs is a range of movement allowed by the hinge joint?