MIDTERM EXAMINATION

PE 111

Test I. Multiple Choice

Instructions: Read each statement carefully and shade the letter of the correct answer on the
answer sheet provided.
1. Which of the following skills is essential for maintaining good physical fitness?
a. Cardiorespiratory endurance c. Muscular strength
b. Flexibility d. Body composition
2. Which of the following is a component of cardiorespiratory endurance?
a. VO2max c. Heart rate recovery
b. Stamina d. Aerobic capacity
3. Which of the following is a measure of muscular strength?
a. One-repetition maximum (1RM) c. Body mass index (BMI)
b. Grip strength d. Push-up test
4. Which of the following is a measure of flexibility?
a. Body mass index (BMI) c. 10-meter dash time
b. Sit-and-reach test d. Trunk flexion test
5. Which of the following methods is an objective measure of physical fitness?
a. Body mass index (BMI) c. 10-meter dash time
b. Sit-and-reach test d. Cardio
6. A 14-year-old boy is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Based on his height and
weight, his BMI is:
a. Underweight c. Normal weight
b. Overweight d. Obese
7. A 27-year-old woman is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. Based on her height and
weight, her BMI is:
a. Underweight c. Normal weight
b. Overweight d. Obese
8. A 38-year-old man is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. Based on his height and
weight, his BMI is:
a. Underweight c. Normal weight
b. Overweight d. Obese
9. A 45-year-old woman is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. Based on her height and
weight, her BMI is:
a. Underweight c. Normal weight
 b. Obese d. Overweight
10. A 6-foot-tall 15-year-old girl weighs 120 pounds. Based on her height and weight, her BMI
is:
a. Underweight c. Normal weight
b. Overweight d. Obese
11. Which of the following movements occurs at the joint between the skull and the first vertebra
of the spine?
a. Flexion c. Extension
b. Rotation d. All of the above
12. Which of the following movements occurs at the joint between the bones of the ankle?
a. Abduction c. Extension
b. Rotation d. Flexion
13. Which of the following movements occurs at the joint between the bones of the hip?
a. Flexion c. Extension
b. Rotation d. Hip abduction
14. Which of the following is a physical characteristic of synovial joints?
a. No bone contact c. Uniform distribution of load
b. Flexibility d. Limited mobility
15. Which of the following is the primary function of the skeletal system?
a. Providing support and protection for internal organs
b. Regulating body temperature
c. Producing hormones
d. All of the above
16. What is the primary role of joints in the skeletal system?
a. Connecting bones c. Protecting bones
b. Storing energy d. Regulating blood flow
17. What is the name of the system of bones that forms the framework of the body?
a. Muscular system c. Circulatory system
b. Nervous system d. Skeletal system
18. What is the primary function of nerve cells in the human body?
a. To produce hormones c. To transport oxygen and nutrients
b. To carry messages to the muscles d. To produce energy
19. What is the primary function of blood cells in the human body?
a. To produce hormones
b. To transport oxygen and nutrients
 c. To regulate body temperature
d. To produce blood cells
20. Which of the following is a key component of the skeletal system?
a. Joints c. Muscles
b. Bones d. Nerves
21. Which of the following is an example of an upright posture?
a. Sitting with your head and torso leaning forward
b. Sitting with your head and torso upright
c. Standing with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed
d. Standing with your feet close together and your weight on one foot
22. Which of the following is an example of a slouched posture?
a. Sitting with your head and torso leaning forward
b. Sitting with your head and torso upright
c. Standing with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed
d. Standing with your feet close together and your weight on one foot
23. Which of the following is an example of a flexed posture?
a. Sitting with your arms crossed over your chest
b. Standing with your arms at your sides
c. Sitting with your arms resting on a table
d. Standing with your arms crossed in front of your chest
24. Which of the following is an example of a good posture?
a. Standing with your arms at your sides
b. Standing with your arms crossed in front of your chest
c. Sitting with your head and torso upright
d. Sitting with your head and torso leaning forward
25. Which of the following is an example of a forward head posture?
a. Sitting with your head and torso upright
b. Standing with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed
c. Standing with your feet close together and your weight on one foot
d. Sitting with your head and torso leaning forward
Test II. True or False.
Instructions: On your answer sheets, shade letter A if the statement is true and shade B
if it is false.
26. A forward head posture is when the head is held in a neutral position. B
27. Sitting with your arms crossed over your chest is a neutral posture. B
28. Standing with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed is a
good posture. A
29. Sitting with your head and torso leaning forward is a slouched posture. A
 30. Flexed posture is when the body is bent forward at the hips and knees. A
31. Physical fitness refers to the ability of the body to perform physical activities. A.
32. Cardiovascular endurance is a component of physical fitness. A
33. Strength training is not a component of physical fitness. B
34. Flexibility is a component of physical fitness. A
35. Balance is a component of physical fitness. A
36. Body composition refers to the percentage of fat in the body. A
37. True or False: Aerobic exercise is a type of exercise that increases the heart rate
and improves cardiovascular health. A
38. Resistance training is a type of exercise that uses weights or resistance to build
muscle. A
39. Stretching exercises are a type of exercise that are used to improve flexibility. A
40. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of exercise that alternates periods
of high-intensity exercise with periods of rest. A
Test III. Essay
Instructions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers at the back of your answer
sheet. Each item is worth 5 points.
41-45. As a student, how can you promote wellness?
46-47. Why is physical education considered an essential part of a well-rounded education, and
what benefits does it provide to students?