3. The rules! Select 3 teams, 1 red, 1 blue and 1 green team. Each team are asked their own question in turn. After the team provides their answer, click on the screen to reveal the correct answer. Each question correctly answered is a lap completed. The team which completes the most laps will be the winners. The teacher decides how many questions each team will face.

4. More rules! Pit Stop: Each team can use a pit stop once. This means that they have 30 seconds to find the answer to a question by using their own books/text books. Safety Car: Again the safety car can be used once. This means the team can ask for an alternative question if they don’t like the one they have been originally asked. Overtake: A team can use this once to steal a question from another team and answer it instead. Burst Tyre: Again this can be played once, a team can nominate this to another team which means that the nominated team have to get 2 questions correct to complete a lap.

6. Click on the ‘Play Button’ to begin the Race and to start the questions.

7. Exercise is: A The ability to meet the demands of the environment. B Training regularly. C A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. D A form of physical activity done primarily to improve one’s health and physical fitness.

8. The cardiovascular system is made up of: A Heart, lungs, blood C Heart, lungs D Heart, lungs, blood, blood vessels B Heart, blood, blood vessels

9. The FITT principle of training is made up of four parts. Which of the following statements covers all four aspects of the FITT principle? A How hard and often you work, making sure you do not do too much. B How long, hard and often you work, whilst avoiding boredom. C How hard and often you work; making sure that your training fits the requirements of the activity. D How long, hard and often you work; making sure that your training fits the requirements of the activity.

10. Which of the following body types would be most appropriate for a high jumper? A Endomorph B Somatotype D Mesomorph C Ectomorph

11. Which of the following statements gives the most important reason for wearing the correct clothing when taking part in physical activity? A It gives you the opportunity to look good. B It gives you a psychological advantage over the opposition. D It is in the rules of the practical activity. C It reduces the chance of injury.

12. Which of the following is not a joint injury? A Dislocation C Tennis elbow D Golfer’s elbow B Concussion

13. Which of the following statements describes cardiac output? A The number of times the heart beats per minute. C The amount of blood leaving the heart per beat. D The amount of blood leaving the heart per breath. B The amount of blood leaving the heart per minute.

14. Which of the following statements describes the movement of the ribs and diaphragm during expiration? A The ribs move up and out and the diaphragm moves down. B The ribs move up and out and the diaphragm moves up. D The ribs move down and in and the diaphragm contracts. C The ribs move down and in and the diaphragm relaxes.

15. Which of the following muscles allows abduction of the arm at the shoulder during a tennis serve? A Latissimus dorsi B Pectorals D Triceps C Deltoids

16. Several activities are listed below: A Badminton B Dance C Long jump Select the activity from the list that presents the greatest risk to the performer. D Javelin

17. Sports performers are advised to warm up before their events and to cool down afterwards. A To increase blood flow so that heart rate is at maximum before the main exercise session begins B To reduce the risk of muscle soreness D To reduce the elasticity of the muscles so that the joint is more stable (a) Which statement, A, B, C or D is a valid reason to warm up? C To make oxygen more easily available to the muscles

18. Sports performers are advised to warm up before their events and to cool down afterwards. A To increase blood flow so that heart rate is at maximum before the main exercise session begins C To make oxygen more easily available to the muscles D To reduce the elasticity of the muscles so that the joint is more stable (b) Which statement A, B, C, or D is a valid reason to cool down? B To reduce the risk of muscle soreness

19. Which of the following terms means to work without oxygen? A Aerobic activity B Oxygen debt D Lactic acid accumulation C Anaerobic activity

20. The following are some important nutritional requirements of a balanced diet: A Fats B. Fibre D Protein Which of these nutrients will be used to provide energy for a 100 m sprinter? C Carbohydrates

21. Which of the following statements describes a physical benefit of exercise? A Meeting new people B Gaining an aesthetic appreciation of movement C Feeling better about body shape D Improving body shape

22. Fitness is: A A capability of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and muscles to function at optimal efficiency B A form of physical activity done primarily to improve one’s health and physical fitness D The range of movement possible at a joint C The ability to meet the demands of the environment

23. Co-ordination is: A How well a task is completed C The ability to change position quickly and with control D Working together as a team B The ability to use two or more body parts together

24. Which of the following activities would be most suitable to include in a training programme designed to improve performance for a long distance runner? B Aerobic work on a bike C Aerobic work in a swimming pool D Anaerobic work using very heavy weights A Aerobic work on a track

25. The following statements all relate to sports situations resulting in injury. Which of the statements would result in the gymnast being placed in the recovery position? A The gymnast falls from the rings and fractures his arm B The gymnast lands awkwardly and sprains his ankle D The gymnast completes a long training session on the pommel horse resulting in blisters on his hands C The gymnast slips as he reaches the vault, hits his head and becomes unconscious

26. The aorta is a blood vessel in the circulatory system. Which of the following statements about the aorta is correct? A The aorta carries oxygenated blood to the lungs B The aorta carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs C The aorta is a vein D The aorta is an artery

27. The following statements all relate to the relative composition of air. Which of the statements is referring to the typical composition of oxygen and carbon dioxide in exhaled air? A oxygen 21%, carbon dioxide 0.04% B oxygen 16%, carbon dioxide 0.04% D oxygen 21%, carbon dioxide 4% C oxygen 16%, carbon dioxide 4%

28. Diet is an important factor in maintaining bone strength throughout life. Which of the following should be included in a balanced diet to aid bone development? B Water C Fats D Fibre A Minerals

29. Which of the following activities would present an unsupervised beginner with the greatest risk? A Dance C Badminton D Middle distance running B Archery

30. Which of the following training methods is most likely to result in improved cardiovascular fitness for a long distance runner? B Weight C Interval D Circuit A Continuous

31. Which of the following activities would be most suitable to include in a training programme designed to improve strength for a shot putter? A Throwing a tennis ball to correct technique. C Swimming training. D Weight training, using light weights, with many repetitions. B Weight training, using heavy weights, with few repetitions.

32. Health is: A A capability of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and muscles to function at optimal efficiency. B The ability to meet the demands of the environment. D Training regularly. C A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.

33. Obese is: A Having an excess of muscle which restricts mobility. B The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone. C Muscles in a state of slight tension. D Being very overfat.

34. Athlete’s foot is caused by: A An increase in foot size due to training. B A virus. D An injury associated with 100 m runners. C A fungus.

35. Which of the following is a TRUE statement about tennis or golfer’s elbow? A You can only get tennis or golfer’s elbow if you play tennis or golf. C Tennis and golfer’s elbow is a soft tissue injury. D Tennis or golfer’s elbow can be caused by under-use of the muscles in the lower arm. B Tennis and golfer’s elbow is a joint injury.

36. Which of the following statements describes the double pump action of the heart? A The amount of blood pumped from the heart per minute. C Blood is pumped from the ventricles to the lungs and to the body. D The pumping of the right and left ventricles. B Blood is pumped out of the atria to the ventricles and then from the ventricles to the lungs and to the body.

37. Ossification is: B The area of growth within a bone. C The formation of cartilage from bone. D The outer skin surrounding the bone. A The formation of bone from cartilage.

38. What type of joint is formed by the atlas and axis at the neck? A Hinge B Ball and socket C Ball D Pivot

39. The following are all possible side effects from taking illegal, performance enhancing drugs. A Dehydration B Acne D Increased chance of heart disease Which of these is a possible side effect of taking narcotic analgesics? C Increased chance of injury

40. What is the purpose of ‘balancing competition’? A To see which gymnastics team can hold a position for the longest. C To make sure that the cost of running a competition does not exceed the money generated from ticket sales. D To see which gymnast can use the most balances within their competition routine. B To try to even out sides within a competition.

41. Which of the following is a TRUE statement about a dislocation? A It is another term for a closed fracture. C It is where a bone is displaced, but not at a joint. D It is another term for an open fracture. B It is a displacement of a bone at a joint.

42. Which of the following statements best describes a mental benefit of exercise? A Meeting new people B Losing weight D Gaining aesthetic appreciation C Relieving stress

43. Why is it important for an individual to have an active lifestyle? B Helps the government develop National sporting heroes C Reduces the number of days people have away from work D Reduces the amount of street crime A Improves health

44. Fitness is: A a capability of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and muscles to function at optimal efficiency C training regularly D a state of complete mental, physical and social well- being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity B the ability to meet the demands of the environment

45. Which of the following statements is essential in the planning of an overload training session? B Making the body work too hard resulting in injury C Reducing the amount of work in order to avoid injury D Resting the body after a particularly vigorous training session A Making the body work harder to improve it

46. Which of the following terms describes the ideal body type for an elite 5000m runner? A Somatotype C Obese D Endomorph B Ectomorph

47. Which of the following statements is correct for all arteries? B Take blood towards the heart C Carry oxygenated blood D Carry deoxygenated blood A Take blood away from the heart

48. Which of the following lead into the alveoli in the lungs? A Pleural membrane B Bronchi C Septum D Bronchiole

49. Which of the following statements best describes a function of ligaments? A Provides movement for the joint C Provides a point of muscle attachment to bones D Provides protection for the surface of the bones B Provides joint stability

50. Which of the following terms is the correct muscle type for the biceps? B Fast twitch C Slow twitch D Involuntary A Voluntary

51. Which of the following statements best describes why overload might be used in a training programme? A To cause injury, forcing the athlete to rest C To impress the opposition so they think you will win D To give others too much work to do B To improve performance

52. Elite performers need to ensure that they eat appropriately for their sport. Which of the following food groups should the students eat to ensure they have enough energy? A Fat B Fibre C Protein D Carbohydrate

53. Race Over!

54. CONGRATULATIONS

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