Online Quizzes

Chapter 3: Physical Activity and Fitness

	1.	Which element of fitness is measured according to the most work your muscles can do at a given time?

		a.	endurance
		b.	flexibility
		c.	strength
		d.	aerobics

	2.	Which is an example of a strength-building exercise?

		a.	stretching
		b.	sprinting
		c.	running
		d.	push-ups

	3.	Which part of the skeletal system joins muscle to muscle or muscle to bone?

		a.	tendons
		b.	cartilage
		c.	joints
		d.	ligaments

	4.	Which statement about muscles is true?

		a.	All muscles move in pairs.
		b.	Some muscles move involuntarily.
		c.	Cardiac muscles are voluntary.
		d.	Skeletal muscles are involuntary.

	5.	Which is the smallest type of vessel in the circulatory system?

		a.	artery
		b.	capillary
		c.	vein
		d.	atrium

	6.	Which substance makes up more than half the volume of your blood?

		a.	red blood cells
		b.	white blood cells
		c.	plasma
		d.	platelets

	7.	What is the first thing you should do if you are injured during physical activity?

		a.	Raise the injured part above heart level.
		b.	Put pressure on the injured area.
		c.	Place ice on the injury.
		d.	Stop your activity and rest immediately.

	8.	Which element of a good workout involves exercising at a slower pace and drinking water?

		a.	warm-up
		b.	target heart rate
		c.	making a schedule
		d.	cool-down

	9.	When is the best time to eat before participating in a sporting event?

		a.	four hours
		b.	three hours
		c.	two hours
		d.	fifteen minutes

	10.	Which is the best reason to avoid using anabolic steroids?

		a.	They are illegal.
		b.	They give you an unfair advantage over other players.
		c.	They can cause health problems.
		d.	They can cause mood swings.