Components of Physical Fitness: Health and Skill-Related

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

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Speed

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Flexibility

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Muscular Endurance

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Cardiovascular Endurance

Question 2

Which of the following is **not** a component of health-related physical fitness?

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Coordination

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Flexibility

Question 3

Which type of fitness involves the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain?

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Flexibility

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Muscular endurance

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Cardiovascular fitness

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Speed

Question 4

Which type of balance is essential for maintaining stability while in motion?

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Dynamic balance

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Static balance

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Bilateral balance

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Unilateral balance

Question 5

Which activity is most effective for enhancing muscular strength?

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Weightlifting

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Jogging

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Swimming

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Yoga

Question 6

Which method is commonly used to assess body composition?

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Skinfold calipers

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Blood pressure measurement

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Balance test

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Sit-and-reach test

Question 7

Provide an example of power in the context of physical fitness.

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Lifting a heavy weight

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Running a marathon

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Performing yoga

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Swimming laps

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness as defined by the National Physical Activity Guidelines?

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Intelligence

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Flexibility

Question 9

The ability to use oxygen effectively over extended periods is known as:

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular endurance

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Flexibility

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Agility

Question 10

Sit-and-reach tests primarily assess which component of physical fitness?

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Flexibility

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Muscular strength

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Agility

Question 11

Which of the following activities would MOST effectively improve cardiovascular endurance?

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Running

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Weightlifting

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Yoga

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Dancing

Question 12

The ability to change direction and position quickly is known as:

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Agility

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Power

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Coordination

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Speed

Question 13

Maintaining a healthy body composition involves:

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Balancing fat and muscle mass

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Gaining significant weight

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Losing too much weight

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Eating a diet high in unhealthy fats

Question 14

Which of the following is the best way to assess overall physical fitness?

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A comprehensive battery of tests

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A single strength test

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A medical examination

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Self-reported activity levels

Question 15

Which method is used to measure flexibility?

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Sit-and-reach test

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1-mile run

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Push-up test

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Vertical jump

Question 16

What is the key difference between flexibility and agility?

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Flexibility is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion, while agility is the ability to change direction quickly and easily.

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Agility is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion, while flexibility is the ability to change direction quickly and easily.

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There is no difference between flexibility and agility.

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Both flexibility and agility involve moving joints through their full range of motion.

Question 17

Which of these is a skill-related component of physical fitness?

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Speed

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Cardio endurance

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Muscular strength

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a health-related component of physical fitness?

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Agility

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Cardiovascular fitness

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Muscular strength

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Flexibility

Question 19

The ability to perform demanding physical activities for an extended period is referred to as:

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular endurance

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Speed

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Power

Question 20

Push-ups are primarily designed to improve:

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Muscular strength

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Cardiovascular fitness

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Flexibility

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Agility

Question 21

The percentage of body mass composed of fat is known as:

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Body fat percentage

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Body mass index (BMI)

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Lean body mass

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Muscle mass

Question 22

One of the benefits of flexibility is:

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Improved range of motion

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Lower heart rate

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Increased muscle mass

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Enhanced balance

Question 23

The ability to change direction quickly while maintaining balance is known as:

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Agility

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Balance

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Coordination

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Reaction time

Question 24

A comprehensive fitness assessment should include tests for:

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Both health-related and skill-related components

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Health-related components only

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Skill-related components only

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Flexibility and body composition only

Question 25

A reliable way to measure muscular endurance is:

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Push-ups until exhaustion

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Vertical jump height

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50-yard dash time

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Maximum bench press weight

Question 26

Regular physical activity does NOT reduce the risk of:

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Sneezing

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Heart disease

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Type 2 diabetes

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Cancer

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a physiological adaptation that results from regular physical activity?

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Decreased bone mass

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Increased capillary density

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Enhanced insulin sensitivity

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Lowered resting heart rate

Question 28

The ability of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to your muscles during sustained physical activity is known as:

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Speed

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Power

Question 29

Which of the following tests measures muscular strength?

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Bench press test

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Vertical jump test

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Sit and reach test

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Shuttle run test

Question 30

The ability of the body to exert force quickly is known as:

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Power

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Speed

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Agility

Question 31

Which of the following activities primarily measures agility?

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Agility ladder drill

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100-meter dash

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Swimming 50 meters

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Cycling 10 kilometers

Question 32

Which of the following components of physical fitness is most important for everyday activities?

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Health-related components

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Skill-related components

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Both are equally important

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Neither is important

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** a health-related component of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular endurance

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Flexibility

Question 34

What is the primary benefit of developing cardiovascular endurance?

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Improved heart health

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Enhanced immunity

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Increased strength

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Reduced flexibility

Question 35

Which of the following activities is **not** effective for improving muscular endurance?

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Running long distances

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Lifting weights

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Doing push-ups

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Swimming

Question 36

How can flexibility be measured?

Accepted Answer

Sit-and-reach test

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100-yard dash

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Push-up test

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Body fat percentage test

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a dynamic stretch?

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Walking lunges

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Holding a stretch for 30 seconds

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Touching your toes

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Lying on the floor with your legs extended

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a health-related component of physical fitness?

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Agility

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Cardiorespiratory endurance

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Muscular strength

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Body composition

Question 39

What is the term for the range of motion around a joint?

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Flexibility

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Agility

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Power

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Reaction time

Question 40

When performing a sit-and-reach test, what body part should you be touching with your fingertips?

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Toes

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Shins

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Knees

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Feet

Question 41

Which fitness component is most important for success in sports like basketball and volleyball?

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Power

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscular strength

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Speed

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a health-related component of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Cardiorespiratory endurance

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Muscular strength

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Flexibility

Question 43

Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Sit-and-reach test

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Push-up test

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Mile run

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Vertical jump

Question 44

How are speed and agility different?

Accepted Answer

Speed involves moving quickly, while agility involves changing direction quickly.

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Speed is a measure of force, while agility is a measure of endurance.

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Speed and agility are the same thing.

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Agility involves moving quickly, while speed involves changing direction quickly.