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Multiple Choice Questions
GCSE Physical Education
Name: ___________________________
Multiple Choice 1
Date:
Time: 15 minutes
Total marks available: 10
Total marks achieved: ______
Q1. Cholesterol is often measured as part of a health check
Which one of the following is a correct statement about cholesterol?
(1)
A
An increase in fat intake will only increase HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels.
B
Regular aerobic activity has no effect on cholesterol levels.
C
Correct diet can improve cholesterol levels.
D High levels of LDL (low density lipoprotein) are preferable to high levels of HDL (high density
lipoprotein).
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q2. Which one of the following is a socio-economic key influence that can impact on achieving
sustained involvement in physical activity?
(1)
A Role models
B Fashion
C Disability
D Cost
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q3. Alcohol is a recreational drug.
Which one of the following is an effect of alcohol on the cardiovascular system?
(1)
A
Alcohol increases oxygen debt
B
Alcohol decreases lung volume
C
Alcohol increases blood pressure
D
Alcohol lowers blood pressure
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q4. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(1)
A
Obese – a term meaning very overweight
B
Overweight – a term meaning excess body fat
C
Overfat – a term meaning weight in excess of normal
D
Anorexic – a term meaning a prolonged eating disorder due to loss of appetite
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q5. Which one of the following performers relies most heavily on a high level of cardiovascular fitness
for success?
(1)
A 200m runner
B 400m runner
C 800m runner
D 1500m runner
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Q6. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term cardiac output?
(1)
A Heart rate ÷ stroke volume = cardiac output
B Cardiac output = heart rate – stroke volume
C Cardiac output = heart rate × stroke volume
D Stroke volume × vital capacity = cardiac output
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q7. Which one of the following, A, B, C or D, correctly completes the statement below about vital
capacity?
Vital capacity is the maximum amount of
(1)
A
blood that can circulate around the body during exercise.
B
physical activity we can complete aerobically.
C
air we can breathe out after breathing in fully.
D
weight we can lift in one go, our one rep max.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q8. Which one of the following describes vital capacity?
(1)
A
The maximum amount of air you can forcibly breathe in and out per breath.
B
The total amount of air you breathe in and out during normal breathing.
C
The maximum amount of blood ejected from your heart per minute.
D
The total amount of blood you need during exercise.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q9. In order for the gymnast to achieve and maintain the position in Figure 2 he needs to have strong
bones. Which of the following nutrients is essential in the diet for bone strength?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Protein
Vitamin C
Carbohydrate
Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q10. If an individual had high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL 'bad' cholesterol), which of the
following should he/she avoid in order to improve his/her health?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Foods high in unsaturated fats (e.g. sunflower oil, nuts)
Foods high in soluble fibre
Foods high in saturated fat (e.g. butter, crisps)
Moderate exercise
Multiple Choice 2
Date:
Time: 15 minutes
Total marks available: 10
Total marks achieved: ______
Q1. Which of the following performers would consider an 'ectomorph' somatotype to be the most
appropriate body type for their activity?
(1)
A Shot putter
B 400m runner
C 200m runner
D High jumper
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q2. Which component of fitness can be tested using the equipment shown in Figure 1?
(1)
A
Power
B
Coordination
C
Cardiovascular fitness
D
Flexibility
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q3. Which one of the following correctly identifies four factors affecting optimum weight?
(1)
A
Bone structure, gender, muscle girth, height
B
Height, diet, muscle growth, body composition
C
Bone structure, age, muscle mass, weight
D
Body composition, muscle mass, sport played, height
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q4. Which of the following is a test of power?
(1)
A Sergeant Jump test
B Cooper's 12-minute run test
C 30-metre sprint test
D Harvard Step Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q5. Physical activity can improve your mental health by helping you 'feel good'. Which of the following
causes this 'feel good' factor?
(1)
A
B
C
D
An increase in testosterone
An increase in serotonin
An increase in blood pressure
An increase in narcotic analgesics
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Q6. Which one of the following is not a joint injury?
(1)
A
Strain
B
Dislocation
C
Sprain
D
Tennis elbow
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q7. The answers below show examples from the six key influences that can impact on involvement in
physical activity.
Which one of the following, A, B, C or D, correctly identifies one example from each key influence?
(1)
A
Family, fashion, peers, age, illness, cost
B
Role models, access, time, illness, status, race
C
Peers, media, gender, time, cost, status
D
Family, fashion, race, access, illness, cost
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q8. There are many key influences that impact on our choice of physical activity. Which category of key
influences do the following belong to: access, availability, time?
(1)
A Socio-economic
B Cultural
C Resources
D Health and wellbeing
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q9. Which one of the following is a leadership role in physical activity?
(1)
A
Player
B
Manager
C
Linesman
D
Secretary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q10. Which one of the following is the correct statement about muscle action and antagonistic muscle
pairs?
(1)
A When a muscle contracts it pushes a bone, for example, the biceps and triceps
B Movement is brought about through antagonistic pairs, for example, the pectorals and
abdominals
C Muscles are arranged in pairs, for example, the hamstrings and quadriceps
D When one muscle contracts the other relaxes to bring about movement, for example, the
trapezius and latissimus dorsi
Multiple Choice 3
Date:
Time: 15 minutes
Total marks available: 10
Total marks achieved: ______
Q1. Which one of the following nutrients should form the largest proportion of our diet?
(1)
A Vitamins
B Fats
C Proteins
D Carbohydrates
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q2. When should a PAR-Q be completed?
(1)
A
At the end of an exercise session
B
After a warm-up before beginning the main session
C
Before planning a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)
D
At the end of the playing season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q3. Despite the risks, some performers take drugs to improve their performance.
Which one of the following statements correctly links the performance enhancing drug with its effect
and a performer who would benefit from this effect?
A
B
event
C
D
(1)
Diuretics taken by a swimmer will relieve pain to allow them to continue to train
Peptide hormones taken by a 100m sprinter will lead to increased oxygen delivery during their
Anabolic steroids taken by a discus thrower will allow them to train for longer and harder
Stimulants taken by a jockey will lead to rapid weight loss
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q4. Which one of the following correctly describes a reason for muscle atrophy?
(1)
A
Inability to continue training
B
Regular participation in weight training
C
Too much protein in the diet
D
A build-up of lactic acid
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q5. The graph in Figure 2 shows the resting heart rate values collected by a GCSE PE student over a
six-week period when they undertook a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP). (1)
Which one of the following principles of training has the student
applied in their PEP to affect resting heart rates as shown in
Figure 2?
A
B
C
D
Specificity
Progressive overload
Reversibility
Rest and recovery
Q6. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Flexion, extension and abduction are all possible at the shoulder
Tennis elbow, badminton elbow and athletes ankle are all types of joint injury
Flexion, extension and abduction are all possible at the knee
Compound, greenstick and brownstick are all types of fracture
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q7. The development of friendships and social mixing are two social benefits of exercise.
Which one of the following is also a social benefit of exercise?
(1)
A
Physical challenge
B
Aesthetic appreciation
C
Competition
D
Cooperation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q8. Which one of the following combines a physical and mental benefit of a healthy, active lifestyle?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Aesthetic appreciation
Cooperation
Physical challenge
Development of friendships and social mixing
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q9. Which one of the following would be most important to a rower 8 minutes into a 12-minute race?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q10. As a result of adopting an active lifestyle an individual may improve aspects of health-related
exercise. Which of the following is not an aspect of health-related exercise?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength
Power
Muscular endurance
Multiple Choice 4
Date:
Time: 15 minutes
Total marks available: 10
Total marks achieved: ______
Q1. Which one of the following is a definition of exercise?
(1)
A
A complete state of mental, physical and social wellbeing
B
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or fitness
C
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
D
The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q2. The following are all examples of categories of performance-enhancing drugs. Which category is an
endurance cyclist most likely to be tempted to take despite the potential health risks?
(1)
A Anabolic steroids
B Peptide hormones (Erythropoietin/EPO)
C Diuretics
D Narcotic analgesics
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q3. Which one of the following is not an effect of alcohol on the body?
(1)
A Reduced tension
B Reduced concentration
C Slower reflexes
D Improved reaction time
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q4. Which statement correctly identifies the effect of calcium on the skeletal system?
(1)
A Keeps the skeleton free from disease
B Gives the skeleton strength
C Provides the skeleton with energy
D Assists the skeleton in the production of red blood cells
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q5. Which one of the following is not an effect of smoking on the respiratory system?
(1)
A High blood pressure
B Emphysema
C Bronchitis
D Lung cancer
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q6. Which of the following is a long-term effect of participation in exercise and physical activity on the
respiratory system?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Increase in blood flow to the lungs
Increase in oxygen debt
Increase in vital capacity
Increase in breathing rate
Q7. Which one of the following statements correctly explains the term isometric?
(1)
A An isometric muscle contraction does not result in movement
B A gymnast running across the floor towards the vault is using isometric muscle contractions
C A swimmer using her leg muscles to 'explode' from the blocks when the whistle blows uses
isometric contractions
D An isometric muscle contraction is less strenuous than an isotonic contraction. This means the
muscle can continue to work for longer.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q8. Which one of the following statements is false?
(1)
A The components of the FITT principle are Frequency, Interval, Time, Type
B The FITT principle overlaps with the principle of Specificity
C Reversibility can result in a drop in fitness levels
D The principle of Individual Differences considers the needs of the individual rather than just the
sport
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q9. Which one of the following statements accurately explains an effect of smoking on the respiratory
system?
A
B
smoke
C
D
(1)
Cigarette smoke increases the amount of oxygen carried in the blood by haemoglobin
Sprinters who smoke notice a greater effect on their performance than endurance athletes who
If a performer is a heavy smoker it will slow their recovery whatever their event
Oxygen supply to the body is not affected by smoking
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q10. Which one of the following muscles is contracting to allow the cyclist in Figure 1 to flex his leg at
the knee?
(1)
A
B
C
D
Trapezius
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Quadriceps
Multiple Choice 5
Date:
Time: 15 minutes
Total marks available: 10
Total marks achieved: ______
Q1. Figure 1 shows the sports participation pyramid.
Which letter, A, B, C or D, represents the stage where participants begin to play a sport regularly, for
example, joining an after-school club?
(1)
A
B
C
D
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q2. Planning what and when you eat is an important part of leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate amount of time to leave before exercising after a large meal?
(1)
A No need to wait as the food will provide essential energy
B Five minutes
C Half an hour
D Two hours
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q3. Which one of the following statements is true?
(1)
A There is no need to wait to exercise after eating a large meal
B During exercise blood is redistributed away from the muscles being used
C The amount of exercise, work and rest has no impact on personal health
D Blood shunting is the term used to describe the redistribution of blood during exercise
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q4. The FITT principle is a principle of training.
Which part of the FITT principle overlaps with the principle of specificity?
(1)
A
Type
B
Time
C
Frequency
D
Intensity
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q5. Which one of the following categories of drugs would a performer take to mask the presence of
other drugs in their body?
(1)
A
Diuretics
B
Narcotic analgesics
C
Stimulants
D
Anabolic steroids
Q6. Which category of performance enhancing drugs would an Olympic weightlifter take to increase the
weight they can lift?
(1)
A
Beta blockers
B
Narcotic analgesics
C
Stimulants
D
Peptide hormones
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q7. Which one of the following terms, A, B, C or D, is being described in the statement below?
The volume of blood leaving the heart per beat.
(1)
A
Maximum cardiac output
B
Stroke volume
C
Cardiac output
D
Heart rate
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q8. Which one of the following methods of training is least likely to improve both aerobic and anaerobic
fitness?
(1)
A Circuit
B Fartlek
C Cross
D Weight
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q9. Which method of training is being described in the statement below?
A series of exercises where the participant moves from one exercise station to the next. The session can
be designed to improve skill or fitness.
(1)
A
Continuous
B
Fartlek
C
Circuit
D
Cross
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Q10. Target zones are used to make sure training is at the correct intensity.
Which line on the graph (Figure 2) shows the upper training threshold for a 20 year old?
(1)
A
Line A (90%)
B
Line B (80%)
C
Line C (70%)
D
Line D (60%)