B453 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
SPECIMEN PAPER
A movement that predominantly uses a hinge joint in physical activity is:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sprint start leg action in athletics
The bowling arm action in cricket
Heading the ball in football
Ankle action when swimming breast stroke
Which one of the following is a role of the National Governing Bodies in sport?
a)
b)
c)
d)
To provide equipment to fitness clubs
To write the curriculum for school physical education
Ensure health and safety guidelines are in place
Make money for the share holders
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic feedback?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The crowd booing a bad pass
The performer hitting a pass and the technique feeling right
The coach shouting encouragement following a good pass
The performer passing to a team mate who has shouted for the ball
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Trying to beat your personal best in a 100m sprint
Participating in badminton for enjoyment
Wanting to swim a length of the swimming baths to gain a badge
Taking up aerobics to get fitter
Why is personal hygiene important in physical education?
a)
b)
c)
d)
To avoid minor infections
To be more successful
To be able to lift and carry equipment safely
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)
b)
c)
d)
Football
High Jump
Canoeing
Hill walking
Overuse of tendons in physical activity can cause problems. Which one of the following
problems is associated with tendon overuse?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Inflammation
Arthritis
Hypertrophy
Bruising
Which of the following would ensure healthy joints?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Maintaining a healthy weight
Use of massage oil
Eating more red meat
Lifting very heavy weights.
Which of the following best describes the training principle of overload?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Concentrating on specific muscles to make it relevant
Putting the body under stress to improve strength
Doing too much exercise
Doing less exercise to rest muscles
Which of the following activities would be best described as both aerobic and anaerobic?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sprinting
Long jump
Weightlifting
Tennis
Natalie has decided to take up cross country running. Which type of training would be
most suitable for this activity
a)
b)
c)
d)
circuit training
weight training
continuous training
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)
b)
c)
d)
increase in cardiac output
decrease in resting heart rate
increase in lung volume
increased breathing rate
What is the main reason for SMART goal setting?
a)
b)
c)
d)
To punish performers who do not stick to an exercise programme
To reward performers financially if they stick to an exercise programme
To check whether the coach is setting a good exercise programme
To motivate participants to follow an exercise programme
Why is feedback on performance especially important?
a)
b)
c)
d)
It discourages poor performers
It increases competition
It sets a personal best target
It helps to improve technique
Which of the following is a potential hazard of a school playing field
a)
b)
c)
d)
correct footwear
discarded litter
the sports equipment
other players
JANUARY 2010
Which one of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation when learning physical
activity skills?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Enjoyment of the activity
Pleasing your parents
Trying to win a competition for a cup
Receiving a badge for swimming a width
Which of the following bones meet to form the elbow joint?
a)
b)
c)
d)
femur and pelvis
humerus and femur
humerus, radius and ulna
humerus, tibia and fibula
Which one of the following best describes the role of tendons?
a)
b)
c)
d)
They attach muscle to bone
They attach muscle to muscle
They attach bone to bone
They attach ligaments to bones
Which one of the following is a long term effect of a healthy, active lifestyle?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Heart rate increases
Muscle increase in temperature
Blood flow is slower
Stroke volume increases
How would you minimize the risks associated with a fitness centre when exercising?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Eat plenty of carbohydrates
Check that all equipment is working properly
Always try hard in all exercises
Record fitness progress in your training diary
Which one of the following best describes aerobic training?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Long intervals of slow work
Short intervals of slow work
Long intervals of fast work
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)
b)
c)
d)
Leisure centre swimming pool
Private gym club
Rugby club
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)
b)
c)
d)
TV advertisement for high energy drinks
Radio advertisement for sportswear
Leaflets on a balanced diet in a local library
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)
b)
c)
d)
Slippery rocks
Cutting your leg on a sharp stone
Concussion by banging your head
Exhaustion because of walking too far
Which one of the following is the best description of the specificity training principle
whilst weight training?
a)
b)
c)
d)
increase the weights lifted for each training session
Concentrate on training muscles in the upper body
Lifting your maximum weight for one repetition
Using all free weights rather than machines
Which one of the following is an example of the skeleton as a support structure?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Producing red blood cells
Strong minerals
Producing calcium for strong bones
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)
b)
c)
d)
A gum shield in hockey
A post protector in rugby
A crash barrier for the crowd
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)
b)
c)
d)
To learn the rules of the game and to give the right decisions in the next match
To get fitter and to keep up with the run of play
To learn the signal for offside by this time next week
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)
b)
c)
d)
Lowering your body using your arms in the press up position
Bending backwards at the hip whilst standing
Turning your hand around so that the palm is facing upwards
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)
b)
c)
d)
Rub massage oil into your joints before and after exercise
Use carbo-loading to increase energy levels
Stretch your muscles thoroughly before exercise
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?
(a) Abduction and adduction
(b) Flexion and extension
(c) Flexion and rotation
(d) Adduction and extension [1]
2 Which one of the following is the best example of intrinsic feedback?
(a) A demonstration of a skill to be learned
(b) The feeling that a participant gets when they have performed well
(c) First aid is available if needed
(d) The teacher says “well done” if the skill is performed correctly [1]
3 Which one of the following is an example of a school extra-curricular activity that
promotes an active, healthy lifestyle?
(a) A fitness club before school starts
(b) The local hockey club using the school facilities
(c) A health promotion talk in assemblies
(d) A warm up before every PE lesson [1]
4 Which one of the following helps to reduce the risk of injury when participating in a
physical activity on a playing field?
(a) Playing a full game as soon as possible
(b) Having regular competitions in lessons
(c) Showering after the activity
(d) Wearing appropriate protective clothing [1]
5 Which one of the following is a long term effect of exercise on the respiratory system?
(a) Increase in cardiac output
(b) Increase in tidal volume
(c) Increase in stroke volume
(d) Increase breathing rate [1]
6 Which one of the following is a typical problem associated with muscles when
participating in physical activities?
(a) Stretching
(b) Getting out of breath
(c) Arthritis
(d) Inflammation [1]
7 Which one of the following is an example of extrinsic feedback?
(a) Feeling that you have performed well in netball
(b) Your teacher telling you that you did well in badminton
(c) Having the will power to keep going in a long distance race
(d) Enjoying winning a football match [1]
8 Which one of the following is found in joints?
(a) White blood cells
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Adrenaline
(d) Synovial fluid [1]
9 Which one of the following best describes the role of the agonist in muscle movement?
(a) Strengthens the muscle
(b) Produces the movement
(c) Fixes origin to insertion
(d) Protects the joint [1]
10 Which one of the following is an example of sponsorship?
(a) TV advertising for a sports drink
(b) Health campaign in the local newspaper
(c) A drinks company giving money for a fun run event
(d) Money paid to a professional footballer by his club [1]
11 Which one of the following is a term given for changes in blood flow to muscles
during exercise?
(a) Stroke volume
(b) Resting heart rate
(c) Hypertrophy of blood vessels
(d) Vascular shunt [1]
12 Which of the following is a good example of a performer controlling their emotions
during physical activity?
(a) Shouting at a team mate for playing poorly
(b) Playing more aggressively because your team is losing
(c) Accepting a decision by the official which you think is wrong
(d) Only fouling when the referee is not looking [1]
13 Which one of the following is the most appropriate role model for learning physical
activity skills?
(a) A well qualified coach
(b) A friend who is also learning new skills
(c) A successful sports team that you watch
(d) A top quality newspaper [1]
14 Which one of the following best describes the plyometrics training method?
(a) Involves mainly stretching
(b) Involves continuous running
(c) Involves interval work
(d) Involves mainly bounding/hopping [1]
15 Which one of the following best describes reversibility as a training principle?
(a) Repeating each move backwards leads to better results
(b) Variety in training reduces boredom
(c) Performance can deteriorate if training stops
(d) Training should involve lots of rest intervals [1]
JANUARY, 2012
1 Which one of the following is a function of the skeleton?
A) To help store minerals
B) To produce lactic acid
C) To provide vitamins
D) To aid with digestion
2 Which one of the following is the best example of the frequency part of the FITT
principle?
A) Training at least three times a week
B) Training with heavy weights
C) Training with varied activities
D) Training for a long period of time
3 Which one of the following is an example of sponsorship?
A) A football club paying one of their players
B) Paying to watch an athletic event
C) A drinks company pays for the organisation of a marathon
D) A government grant to build a leisure centre
4 Which one of the following is not a method of reducing risks of injury when
participating in physical activities?
(a) Wearing shin pads when playing hockey or football
(b) Making sure you warm up before participating in an exercise class
(c) Playing with others of similar ability in a rugby match
(d) Wearing fashionable sports equipment when going to the gym
5 Which one of the following is the best example of flexibility training?
(a) Bounding and hopping exercises
(b) A mixture of sprinting and walking
(c) A number of stretching activities
(d) Careful use of weight training with few repetitions [1]
6 Which one of the following is an example of schools promoting an active, healthy
lifestyle?
(a) Extra-curricular physical activities open for anyone to join
(b) A good homework policy emphasising literacy
(c) Strong leadership to keep discipline in class
(d) Good library facilities with access to the internet [1]
7 Which one of the following is a hazard when participating in a physical activity?
(a) Slipping on the floor by the swimming pool
(b) Concussion in a gymnastics class
(c) Broken glass on a football pitch
(d) Twisting your ankle in an exercise class [1]
8 Which one of the following is a good reason for setting goals when participating in
physical activities?
(a) To decrease levels of performance
(b) To raise anxiety about self esteem
(c) To reduce motivation levels
(d) To try to stick to an exercise programme [1]
9 Which one of the following statements best describes aerobic training?
(a) Long intervals of moderate exercise
(b) Short sharp sprints with long rest intervals
(c) Lifting heavy weights with few repetitions
(d) Plyometric exercises over short intervals [1]
10 Which one of the following is a long-term effect of leading an active and healthy
lifestyle?
(a) Increase in muscle temperature
(b) Increase in stroke volume
(c) Decrease in cardiac output
(d) Decrease in rate of recovery [1]
11 Which one of the following is a term given for changes in blood flow to muscles
during exercise?
(a) Tidal volume
(b) Vascular shunt
(c) Prime movers
(d) Cardiac control [1]
12 What role does cartilage play in efficient joint movement?
(a) Attaches muscle to muscle
(b) Produces red blood cells
(c) Supplies the joint with oxygen
(d) Prevents bones from wear and tear [1]
13 Which one of the following is an example of intrinsic feedback?
(a) A fellow player shouting ‘well done’ when you have scored a goal in netball
(b) Statistics on how far you have run during a football match
(c) Hitting a shot in tennis and it feeling like a good shot
(d) A trophy given for the best performance in a dance competition [1]
14 Which one of the following best describes the range of movement called abduction?
(a) An outward leg movement in breaststroke
(b) A high board diver doing a tucked somersault
(c) A performer in an aerobics class jogging on the spot
(d) A rugby player kicking the ball [1]
15 Which one of the following best describes the effect of arthritis?
(a) Inflammation in joints
(b) Increase in white blood cells
(c) Makes bones more flexible
(d) Weakness in ligaments
January 2013
1. The SMART Principle refers to effective goal setting in physical activities.
Which one of the following does SMART represent?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Special; meaningful; achievable; realistic; tedium
Specific; measurable; achievable; realistic; time-phased
Sustainable; measurable; agree; recorded; time-phased
Sensible; meaningful; agreed; recorded; tedium
2.
Which one of the following is an effect of lactic acid?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Gives you a feeling of excitement
Causes extreme hunger pains
Helps to create oxygen in the lungs
Causes muscle fatigue during exercise
3.
Which one of the following is a role of the school in promoting a healthy lifestyle?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Linking with local clubs to promote physical activity
Recording eating habits of pupils
Running a good school bus service to prevent walking
Having a separate smoking area for pupils to promote non-smoking
4.
Which one of the following is an example of knowledge of performance in a
physical activity
a.
b.
c.
d.
A coach telling you that your tennis forehand technique is incorrect
An official telling you that your badminton serve was out
A spectator clapping you when you leave the football pitch
Your parents telling you how many runs you scored in cricket
5.
Which one of the following is a function of the skeleton?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To deliver oxygen to working muscles
To produce lactic acid
To store minerals
To create a good image
6.
Progression in an important principle of fitness training.
Which one of the following shows the principles of progression?
a. Doing more repetitions of the same weight in strength training
b. Making sure you take enough rest intervals in circuit training
c. Varying the types of training you follow in interval training
d. Making sure the training is specific in plyometric training
7. Which one of the following is an example of a national governing
body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Lawn Tennis Association
The International Olympic Committee
The David Lloyd Leisure Group
The local Authority
8. Which one of the following best describes the fartlek training method?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A circuit training method that improves strength and flexibility
A continuous training method that improves speed and endurance
A weight training method that improves strength and power
A flexibility training method that improves stretching and endurance
9. Which one of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
a. Trying to win the cup in a hockey tournament
b. Earning money by refereeing a football match for your younger
children
c. Enjoying performing a new dance routine
d. Getting a swimming badge to please your parents
June 2013
1. Which one of the following is the most effective way of learning
physical activity skills?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Reading a book on how to pass in hockey
Training hard using plyometrics for rugby
Through trial and error practice of serving in tennis
Having a thorough health screening check before exercise
2. Which one of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The elbow joint
The shoulder joint
The spinal column
The hip joint
3. Which one of the following best describes a prime mover in muscle
movement?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The muscle which produces the joint movement
The muscle which counteracts the agonist
The muscle which stabilises the joint
The muscle which is attached to the ligaments
4. Which one of the following is an example of the media encouraging
participation in physical activities?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Phoning into a local sports’ radio station
Reading the sports section in a newspaper
Following your team’s results on the internet
Playing tennis after watching Wimbledon on TV
5. Which one of the following is an example of private enterprise
provision?
a. The council-run swimming pool
b. The gym that tries to make as much profit as possible
c. The rugby club’s youth team
d. The British Olympic Association
6. Which one of the following is an example of minimising risks in a
leisure centre gymnasium?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Let someone else work on the equipment after 20 minutes
Always work at maximum effort
Wear a brightly coloured top when training
Store the weights away when you have finished
7. Which one of the following is an example of sponsorship?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Paying to watch a football match
The government pays for a swimming pool
A rugby club paying one of their players
A local business pays to run a netball tournament
8. Which one of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To protect internal organs
To provide the lungs with a blood supply
To give the body shape
To provide leverage for muscle movement
9. Which one of the following is a good reason for setting goals when
participating in physical exercise?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To increase anxiety levels
To move on to other interests
To challenge beyond you capabilities
To try to work as hard as you can
10.Which one of the following is an example of the best role model for
learning physical activity skills?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A parent who is good at playing and teaching sports
A friend who is not into sports but is willing to try
A sports coach who wants to win by whatever means possible
A top quality newspaper’s sports coverage
11.Which one of the following is the correct way to lift heavy exercise
equipment?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Bending your legs rather than your back
Bending your arms and your back
Keep your legs and back straight
Keeping your back bent and your arms straight
12. Which one of the following describes the vascular shunt mechanism?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The body shunting air into the lungs
The pushing action of the muscles to aid bowel movement
The redistribution of blood to the working muscles
An increase in stroke volume to pump blood around the body
13.Frequency is one of the FITT principle for training effectively.
Which one of the following is an example of the frequency aspect of the
FITT principle?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Training at 70% of maximum heart rate
Training three times a week
Training with few rest intervals
Training by using a variety of methods
14.Which one of the following best describes circuit training?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Travelling to different venues to train
Training using a perimeter of the games pitch for running
A series of exercises of skill activities which are repeated
Exercises that are aerobic and involve dance movements
15.Which one of the following is a long-term effect of exercise on the
muscular system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
An increase in tidal volume in muscles
A decrease in blood flow to muscle fibres
An increase in muscle fatigue
An increase in tolerance to lactic acid