Elective Physical Education and Health

Question 1

1The branch of science that studies forces acting on the body in movement is

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A. botany B. biochemistry C. geology D. biomechanics

Question 2

2In biomechanics, a lever consists of an effort, a load and a

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A. fulcrum B. muscle only C. bone marrow D. tendon only

Question 3

3A 60 kg sprinter accelerates at 5 m/s². What net force acts on her?

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A. 12 N B. 0.08 N C. 300 N D. 65 N

Question 4

4Momentum in sport equals

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A. mass × velocity B. speed × time C. mass × acceleration D. force × time

Question 5

5Cardiac output equals stroke volume multiplied by

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A. blood pressure B. breathing rate C. heart rate D. tidal volume

Question 6

6A sprinter pushes back on the starting blocks and is pushed forward. This illustrates

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A. Newton's third law B. Newton's second law C. Newton's first law D. the law of gravitation

Question 7

7Getting enough sleep supports mental health by

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A. reducing memory B. causing stress C. improving mood and concentration D. causing anxiety

Question 8

8A muscle strain is

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A. a skin cut B. a stretch or tear of muscle fibres C. a broken bone D. a joint dislocation

Question 9

9Fair play in sport means

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A. winning by any means B. avoiding hard training C. arguing with the referee D. playing within the rules and respecting opponents

Question 10

10Arousal that is too high before competition can cause

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A. perfect performance B. sleepiness C. no effect D. anxiety and poor performance