7th Grade Physical Education Test
1) Aerobic exercise is a type of exercise that:
A. increases the heart rate
B. increases the range of motion
C. decreases the rate of breathing
D. decreases the rate of perspiration
2) To achieve the training effect when you are exercising, you should know your:
A. ideal blood pressure
B. ideal body weight
C. target heart rate
D. resting pulse rate
3) Toni runs cross-country. She wants to better her time. The best change she could make in her
workout routine would be to:
A. gradually increase the distance she runs in practice.
B. reduce the number of 50-yard sprints she runs in practice.
C. increase the amount of upper-body weight lifting she does.
D. reduce her workout time and running distance.
4) Jay is exercising when he starts to feel pain that continues to intensify. Given the potential
consequences of the following actions, Jay should:
A. remember "no pain, no gain" and continue exercising.
B. stop exercising and tell an adult.
C. have a drink of water, then continue exercising.
D. reduce the number of repetitions in the exercise
5) Which of the following phases of a cardiorespiratory workout would involve the most time?
A. Warm-up
B. Workout
C. Cool-down
D. All would be equal
7th Grade Physical Education Test
6) Good communication always includes:
A. yelling
B. being respectful.
C. speaking.
D. All of the above
7) Which exercise is most likely to help you stay on the balls of your feet while jumping?
A. Calf raises
B. Push-ups
C. Curl-ups
D. Lunges
8) When passing a basketball you should:
A. standing still after you pass.
B. step towards your target extending your arms and wrists with thumbs down.
C. pass the ball even if the receiving player isn’t looking.
D. pass the ball behind the receiver.
9) When shooting a basketball ball you should:
A. keep your wrist straight throughout the shot.
B. bend your knees.
C. follow through to the target.
D. Both B and C
10) Which exercise is most likely to help you jump higher in basketball?
A. Body squats
B. Push-ups
C. Curl-ups
D. Run a mile
7th Grade Physical Education Test
11) Which activity will most help you improve your aerobic capacity for game play?
A. Run for 30 minutes
B. Shoot free throws
C. Do sit-ups with a medicine ball
D. Drink an energy drink
12) Which exercise will help you to step out around a defender when throwing in Ultimate Frisbee?
A. Curl-ups
B. Push-ups
C. Leg curls
D. Lunges
13) What can you do to help keep your passes under control and easy to receive in soccer?
A. Pass behind the receiver
B. Keep the pass on the ground
C. Try to get the ball in the air
D. Both A and B
14) When playing soccer where should you move to be most successful when receiving a pass?
A. To the goal
B. To the sideline
C. To open space
D. To the nearest defender
15) While playing a game of soccer and running to get to the ball you are increasing heart rate and
improving which fitness component?
A. Body composition
B. Both A and D
C. Flexibility
D. Aerobic capacity
7th Grade Physical Education Test
16) Which activity will most help you build aerobic capacity?
A. Curl-ups
B. Push-ups
C. Running
D. Yoga
17) Which activity(ies) will help you burn calories and improve body composition?
A. Speed walking
B. Playing a game of basketball
C. Biking to school
D. All of the above
18) Which is the proper technique for completing the Fitnessgram push-up test?
A. Your body should be bent at the waist
B. Lower torso and bend arms to 45°
C. Straight line from head to heels (flat back)
D. Lower torso to lay on the ground
19) What does the “I” stand for in F.I.T.T.?
A. Intensity
B. Intervention
C. Integrity
D. Independence
20) Which is the proper technique for completing the Fitnessgram Sit and Reach test?
A. Keep test leg bent.
B. Straighten test leg and bend other.
C. Keep both legs straight.
D. Keep feet off of the test box.
7th Grade Physical Education Test
21) Which is the proper body position for starting the Fitnessgram curl-up test?
A. Back flat on ground/mat, knees straight, and heels in the air.
B. Lay face down with legs bend and heels in the air.
C. Back flat on ground/mat, knees bend, and heels touching ground.
D. None of the above
22) What is the proper procedure(s) for completing the Fitnessgram PACER test?
A. Start test on initial(first) “beep”.
B. Pace yourself.
C. Stop on the 2nd missed “beep”.
D. All of the above
23) Which is the proper technique for completing the Fitnessgram trunk lift test?
A. Lay on your side with hands behind your body.
B. Lay on your stomach with your hands on your head.
C. Lay on your stomach with your hands under your thighs.
D. Lay on your back with knees bend and hands flat on the floor.
24) Which is an example of an anaerobic activity?
A. Swimming
B. Bike riding
C. Walking
D. Push-ups
25) Which is an example of aerobic exercise?
A. Yoga
B. Weight lifting
C. Jogging
D. Curl-ups