- 1. What does PAR-Q stand for?
A) Performance and Reliability Questionnaire
B) Physical Assessment Rating Quiz
C) Physical Agility Readiness Qualification
D) Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- 2. Which is the correct formula for Personal Maximal Heart Rate (PMHR)?
A) 220 – age
B) 200 – age
C) 210 – age
D) 180 – age
- 3. Which of the following is NOT a health-related component of physical fitness?
A) Body composition
B) Reaction time
C) Cardiovascular endurance
D) Flexibility
- 4. Which is a skill-related component of physical fitness?
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Body composition
C) Balance
D) Muscular endurance
- 5. The 3-Minute Step Test primarily measures_________.
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Agility
C) Flexibility
D) Muscular endurance
- 6. The Sit and Reach Test measures____________.
A) Flexibility
B) Muscular endurance
C) Agility
D) Power
- 7. The Sit-up Test evaluates_________________.
A) Flexibility
B) Power
C) Muscular endurance
D) Reaction time
- 8. Which principle of fitness testing ensures consistent results regardless of the tester?
A) Validity
B) Specificity
C) Objectivity
D) Reliability
- 9. Which principle ensures that a test measures what it claims to measure?
A) Specificity
B) Objectivity
C) Reliability
D) Validity
- 10. Which principle refers to consistency of results if the test is repeated?
A) Validity
B) Objectivity
C) Specificity
D) Reliability
- 11. Which principle ensures the test matches the demands of the activity or sport?
A) Reliability
B) Specificity
C) Validity
D) Objectivity
- 12. Which skill-related component involves quick change in body position?
A) Balance
B) Speed
C) Coordination
D) Agility
- 13. Which skill-related component is the ability to stay stable while moving or standing?
A) Balance
B) Agility
C) Speed
D) Coordination
- 14. The ability to use senses and body parts together smoothly is:
A) Balance
B) Power
C) Agility
D) Coordination
- 15. Which test measures balance?
A) Stork Stand
B) Sit and Reach
C) Step Test
D) Push-up
- 16. Which test measures agility?
A) Sit-up Test
B) Hexagon Test
C) Zipper Test
D) Trunk Lift
- 17. Maximum force a muscle can exert is called___________.
A) Muscular strength
B) Muscular endurance
C) Agility
D) Power
- 18. This is referred to as aerobic fitness, and is a measure of the athlete’s ability to continue with exercise which places demands on the circulatory and respiratory system over a prolonged period of time.
A) Muscular endurance
B) Agility
C) Cardiovascular endurance
D) Flexibility
- 19. This refers to the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning or reaction to that stimulation.
A) Power
B) Reaction time
C) Agility
D) Flexibility
- 20. ______________ is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles.
A) Agility
B) Balance
C) Power
D) Coordination
- 21. Which skill is demonstrated in sprinting?
A) Flexibility
B) Coordination
C) Agility
D) Speed
- 22. Fitness testing in non-athletes (non-sporting population) mainly determines _______________.
A) Power output
B) Medal potential
C) Health status
D) Reaction time
- 23. During the first week of classes, a college PE teacher conducts fitness tests for new students. The data is used to design training programs, check health status, evaluate progress, and motivate participation. One of the faculty members suggests that the purpose of fitness testing is also to discourage students who are “not fit enough” from participating in exercise. Based on the recognized purposes of fitness testing, which of the following is NOT a valid purpose?
A) Goal setting
B) Talent identification
C) Discouraging exercise
D) Motivation
- 24. Which is a benefit of fitness testing?
A) Identifying strengths and weaknesses
B) Preventing all illness
C) Avoiding activity
D) Reducing participation
- 25. A 20-year-old student’s PMHR is:
A) 190 bpm
B) 210 bpm
C) 220 bpm
D) 200 bpm
- 26. After 8 weeks of training, a student repeats the Step Test and improves VO? max from “Fair” to “Good.” Which purpose of fitness testing does this situation best demonstrate?
A) . Identifying weaknesses of other athletes
B) Testing coordination
C) Discouraging the student from more training
D) Evaluating the effectiveness of a training program
- 27. A cycling coach uses a running endurance test to measure a cyclist’s aerobic capacity. The results suggest poor endurance, but in cycling competitions, the athlete excels. Which principle of fitness testing was violated, and why?
A) Specificity – because the test did not match the athlete’s sport
B) Objectivity – because the scoring system was unfair
C) Reliability – because results were inconsistent
D) Validity – because the measurement tool was incorrect
- 28. Two instructors tested the same student’s Sit and Reach flexibility. One reported 22 cm, while the other reported 29 cm. Which principle of fitness testing should be improved to avoid such discrepancies?
A) Motivation
B) Objectivity
C) Specificity
D) Validity
- 29. During basketball practice, a player sprints quickly but often mishandles fast passes. The coach observes that the issue is not speed but the inability to control movements precisely. Which fitness component should the player train to improve performance?
A) Power
B) Muscular endurance
C) Reaction time
D) Coordination
- 30. A 20-year-old male student has a VO? max score of 42.5 after the Step Test. According to the module’s standards, this falls under which category?
A) Fair
B) Poor
C) Excellent
D) Good
- 31. A student records a very low score in the Trunk Lift Test. What does this suggest about their physical condition?
A) Poor back strength and flexibility
B) Poor cardiovascular endurance
C) Poor balance
D) Poor coordination
- 32. A student improves Step Test recovery rate after weeks of aerobic training. Excited, they join a fun run. Which purpose of testing is shown?
A) Goal setting
B) Talent identification
C) Motivation
D) Post-injury recovery
- 33. The PAR-Q is recommended before physical activity. Why is it important in the testing process?
A) It identifies health risks before participation
B) It directly tests cardiovascular endurance
C) It measures coordination skills
D) It records student attendance
- 34. The Zipper Test evaluates flexibility of which body part?
A) Lower back
B) Shoulder joint
C) Neck
D) Hamstrings
- 35. One purpose of fitness testing is to:
A) to determine health status (non-sporting population)
B) Eliminate weak students
C) Discourage participation
D) Replace medical checkups
- 36. Physical fitness is BEST described as the body’s ability to:
A) Run long distances only
B) Lift heavy objects only
C) Function effectively and efficiently
D) Avoid injuries
- 37. Which term refers to the ability to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue?
A) Energy
B) Stamina
C) Physical fitness
D) Endurance
- 38. A student completes 40 push-ups but gets winded after a short jog. What does this indicate?
A) Strong muscular endurance but weak cardiovascular endurance
B) Excellent balance but poor power
C) Weak flexibility overall
D) Strong cardiovascular endurance but weak muscular strength
- 39. A PE teacher ignores a student’s PAR-Q response about high blood pressure and includes them in strenuous exercise. Which is the BEST evaluation?
A) Practical since testing time is limited
B) Correct because fitness builds health
C) Acceptable since all students must join
D) Unsafe and against the purpose of PAR-Q
- 40. Which of the following is an example of muscular strength?
A) Jogging for 30 minutes
B) Touching your toes
C) Balancing on one leg
D) Lifting a heavy box once
- 41. During the Step Test, a student moves at a slower pace than prescribed. What is the likely effect on the results?
A) The results will reflect strength instead of endurance
B) VO? max will appear lower than actual
C) No change will occur
D) VO? max will appear higher than actual
- 42. Which health-related component is MOST related to body fat percentage?
A) Body composition
B) Reaction time
C) Power
D) Speed
- 43. A student has excellent balance but low cardiovascular endurance. Which sport would BEST match their strengths?
A) Swimming
B) Archery
C) Basketball
D) Marathon
- 44. A student excels in strength-based tasks but fails endurance challenges. What does this show about the relationship between the two?
A) Testing methods are invalid
B) Strength and endurance are different fitness components
C) Strength always leads to endurance
D) Endurance is irrelevant if strength is high
- 45. is a set of standards test that are performed for fitness testing.
A) Physical Fitness Concepts
B) Personal Maximum Heart Rate
C) Skill-related component
D) Fitness Test Protocol
- 46. VO? max is primarily determined by the efficiency of the respiratory system alone.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 47. Which of the following is a common limitation of fitness tests related to the principle of validity?
A) The test requires too many physical resources
B) measures physical fitness, but not the individual's ability to perform specific sports movement
C) The test does not measure any component of fitness
D) The test cannot be be repeated
- 48. The principle of overload suggests that fitness levels can only improve if:
A) The intensity of the test is reduced over time
B) Tests are conducted less frequently
C) The training load is progressively increased
D) Rest periods are eliminated
- 49. Which principle of fitness testing is demonstrated when an athlete's performance in one test improves due to their ability to handle progressively more difficult challenges over time?
A) Progression
B) Reversibilility
C) Overload
D) Specificity
- 50. To ensure a test is reliable, what must a tester do?
A) Use different methods each time reduce bias
B) Change the test to fit the athlete's performance
C) Administer the test without any warm-up
D) Repeat the test under similar conditions and get consistent results
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