Indianapolis Public Schools
High School Student
Physical Education Assessment
Directions:
Please mark the correct answer for each question. Each question only has one correct answer.
1. Which component of the Fitnessgram test is most related to cardiovascular fitness?
A.
B.
C.
D.
PACER test
Push ups test
Curl ups test
Sit and reach test
Lesson 1: Get Fit: Components of Fitnessgram
2. After several months of endurance training, a person's resting heart rate is expected to
A.
B.
C.
D.
increase
decrease
remain unchanged
become irregular
Lesson 1: Get Fit: Resting Heart Rate
3. Which one of the following types of activities burns the most calories?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Resistance exercises
Stretching exercises
Calisthenics
Aerobic exercises
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Aerobic exercise
4. To effectively increase muscular STRENGTH, use a resistance that can be lifted a maximum of
A.
B.
C.
D.
6 to 8 times.
40 to 50 times.
20 to 25 times.
30 to 35 times.
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Principles of Exercise
5. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an aerobic activity?
A. Jogging
B. Rope skipping
C. Weight lifting
D. Swimming
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Aerobic exercise
6. What is the ability to move a body part through all or part of the full range of motion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Agility
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Flexibility
7. After participating in exercise for a long time, fat is used from
A.
B.
C.
D.
All the fat cells in the body.
Recently stored fat cells.
Fat cells in the waist and hips.
Fat cells in the buttocks.
Lesson 2: Body Mass Index
8. Which health problem is associated with obesity (a high percent of body fat)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Diabetes
Hypertension
Lower exercise tolerance
All of the above.
Lesson 8: Healthy Long Term Habits
9. The pulse on the wrist is found on the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Thumb side of the hand when the palm is turned down.
Thumb side of the hand when the palm is turned up.
Little finger side of the hand when the palm is turned down.
Little finger side of the hand when the palm is turned up.
Lesson 1: Heart rate
10. Components of fitness include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Accuracy
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Principles of Exercise
11. Principles of exercise include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Overload
Progression
Specificity
Rebound
Lesson 2: Components of Fitness: Principles of Exercise
12. How many minutes of moderate to vigorous activity are recommended for each day according to the
U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30-40
45-60
15-20
120
Lesson 1: Goals for weekly physical activity
13. All of the following are characteristics of good goal-setting, EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Competitive
Lesson 4: Health and Wellness
14. Besides checking your pulse at your wrist, where is another good place to feel your pulse?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ankle
Elbow
Sternum
Neck
Lesson 1: Heart rate
15. When exercising in very hot weather, all of the following are good practices to prevent heat
exhausting and heat stroke, EXCEPT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Begin slow
Drink plenty of fluids
Wear proper clothing
Eat more carbohydrates
Lesson 1: Get Fit: Planning safe activities
16. Which of the following is part of good self management?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Using positive thinking
Developing hard to reach goals
Set goals based on a group’s performance instead of personal performance
Rely on competition
Lesson 5: Learning self-management skills
17. When exercising in wet or cold weather, all of the following are good practices to prevent injury,
EXCEPT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wear layers of clothing
Wear breathable material that does not soak up sweat
Know symptoms of hypothermia, like shivering, numbness, feeling tired or confused
Trying to breath slowly and deeply
Lesson 1: Get Fit: Planning safe activities
18. Body mass index is calculated from
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bicep circumference
Blood pressure
Height and weight
Strength tests
Lesson 2: Components of fitness: BMI
19. A workout where someone moves through different exercise stations with short breaks between
exercises is called:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit training
Isokinetic exercise
Power lifting
Interval training
Lesson 3: Different Types of Exercise
20. The total calories most children and adolescents need per day is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
1000
2200
3400
5000
Lesson 6: Healthy Choices
Practical application—10 points each
21. Use the SMART Goal technique to design three goals to improve physical fitness level.
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Rubric for answers--2 points for each letter in SMART with correct application that would
improve physical fitness level Specific –Measureable-Attainable –Realistic-Timely
22. Compare how a person would feel at the end of a day if the body mass index for person A is 20 and
person B is twice that number. Predict what the resting heart rate would be for person A and person B.
How many times a week do you predict person A works out? How many times would you predict person
B works out each week. Give examples of what their job attendance may be, what their evening plans
may include, and what their medical issues may include.
Rubric for answers—1 point for each person A and person B for below:
1. How they feel at end of day (a would be feeling great, b would be tired)
2. Prediction of resting heart rate A would be normal and b would be high
3. Prediction of days working out weekly A would be able to work out 3 to 5 days a week, B
would not want to work out or maybe work out once.
4. Examples of their daily routinea. A-eating breakfast, working out in am, very energetic at work, very social,
participating in races, working out with friends or family members
b. B would be skip breakfast, eat fast food for lunch and dinner, maybe not go to work,
sit around all day.
5. Medical issues that can be of issue because of their fitness lifestyle
List high blood pressure, diabetes, (USE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT)
23. Design a fitness program that can be proven effective for young adults in late teens and early
twenty year olds. Include the FITT principals and types of food consumption for one day.
Rubric for answers—1 point for each correct answer
o
Each letter of FITT included in fitness plan—total 4 points
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Frequency, Intensity, Type & Time
All essential items for daily intake included to maintain health—total 6 points
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Make sure they include the five food groups
Exercise daily