Physical Education Final Exam Review

Biomechanics explains forms and patterns of movement in scientific terms.

Teenage years can help pave the way to living a healthy life.

It is important to drink water only after you exercise.

Carbohydrates are a primary energy source for the human body.

Hiking is not considered a lifelong activity because it is not hard to do.

Fats from foods are not important to a healthy body.

Aristotle applied scientific principles to describe the flight of birds and movement of fish.

Where do your blood vessels receive oxygen from?

Motor skills refers to the combined action of your brain, muscles, joints to allow you to move.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement.

Long term commitment to a workout program with nutritious diet is the safest route to training.

This happens when a muscle is pulled or torn.

Your body contains more than:

Playing team sports in a league or with friends are both good ways to get exercise.

The average size of a human heart is about the size of:

People who have the mentality "win at all costs" normally show good sportsmanship.

Regular physical activity has resulted in fewer episodes of wheezing among persons with asthma.

These items should be specific to the sport or activity you are playing and can protect feet.

The pituitary gland releases endorphins into your bloodstream which can reduce stress.

You should always begin a workout with a warm-up and finish it with a cool down.

Walking doesn't count as physical activity.

Which of the following is not an effective way to gain fitness?

When you are done working out you can immediately sit down and that is fine.

Your blood only needs to flow through your body while you are awake.

If all blood vessels in your body were laid out in a line, they would cover the Earth 2.5 times

The right exercise program can ensure cardio and respiratory health function efficiently.

Exercise has no effect on how you feel about yourself.

Lifelong fitness refers to being a healthy person your entire life.

Exercise makes you healthy by building muscle, burn fat, increase blood flow, lower cholesterol

What is the single most important safety equipment you can wear?

Drinking a lot of water can help flush toxins from your body.

A place at home that includes fitness equipment.

Weight lifting actually tears muscle tissue so blood can rush in and rebuild bigger muscle.

220 minus your age will equal your maximum heart rate or MHR.

A hard, sudden impact on the skin that ruptures small blood vessels underneath.

Team sports can be fun even if your team loses.

Your metabolic rate is controlled by genetics and how much you exercise.

Equipment you need for a "particular" sport. (field hockey, football, bowling, etc.)

Sport drinks such as Gatorade can replace water when working out.

Integrity is not a part of team sports.

Which of the following activities can help increase your hand eye coordination?

Character and sport go hand and hand.

Regular exercise has been proven to help overall health.

In order to get a good anaerobic workout, you do not need to use weights.

It is important to consult with your parents and a doctor before starting anaerobic training.

Training with a partner will help you to do which of the following:

Mixing up the type of activity you are doing for exercise will not benefit your fitness level.

Clothing, shoes, and safety gear are considered...

Tai Chi is one way to exercise on your own.

World-class skiers use, rather than fight, the force of gravity to carve a path down a slope.