Multiple Choice
1. Select the skill-related component which is defined as the ability to combine strength and speed while you are moving. (1 point)
balance
coordination
power
speed
2. At the paintball field, Wynonna is always the first one on her team to be hit with the paintball and put out of the game. She notices that the paintball strikes her nearly all the time when she is moving between bunkers, even though she is a fast runner. Using her knowledge of skill-related fitness components, Wynonna can expand her time in the game by improving her (1 point)
agility.
balance.
flexibility.
power.
3. Mandy wants to win the local youth tennis tournament next fall. Her coach has said that her serve is powerful enough, but she suggests Mandy train with a jump rope to improve her ability to cover more ground on the court when she’s playing. Why would her coach suggest using a jump rope to get better at tennis? (1 point)
her agility will likely improve
her backhand will likely be more accurate
her drop shot will likely have more height
her return of serve will likely have more spin
4. A swimmer would like to improve his time in the 100 yard freestyle race. After talking to his coach, he intends to focus on one critical element at the beginning of the race. This swimmer will try to improve his 100 yard freestyle time by improving his (1 point)
power of the recovery stroke.
reaction time to the starter's whistle.
rhythmic breathing technique coordination.
speed of the exhale breath.
5. Claire would like to improve her reaction time in order to get quicker at deflecting punches in her martial arts class. Claire can best develop her reaction time for this type of activity by practicing (1 point)
combination blocks on her own.
combination blocks with a punching partner.
weight training skills.
yoga poses and skills.
6. Helena is motivated to be the starting goalie for her school’s hockey team. She knows that a quicker reaction time will help her stop more shots. Helena can practice this important skill related to being a better goalie by having her teammates (1 point)
form one line and raise their hands prior to shooting the ball.
form two lines with the shooters deciding which line shoots next.
roll the ball on Helena's signal to different areas of the goal.
stick handle the ball to a cone and shoot from that designated spot.
7. Coach Burke was emphasizing proper hitting mechanics during Tuesday’s practice at the ball field. He was extremely impressed to see several of his players hit the ball off the outfield fence and a few over the fence during batting practice. The players increased their hitting distance by (1 point)
choking up on the bat and decelerating their bat speed.
extending their arms and maximizing the bat speed upon contact.
gripping the bat tighter to ensure more control over the swing.
reducing the force of the swing upon contact.
8. When properly kayaking in the water, your posture should be (1 point)
sitting down with your weight balanced evenly from side to side.
sitting down with your head and shoulders forward and a rounded back for stability.
standing up with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance.
standing up with your feet side by side to keep a high center of gravity.
9. In table tennis, returning the serve takes quick movement that combines balance, coordination, posture, and reaction time. If a player needed some coaching on technique to become better at returning serves, one suggestion might be to (1 point)
hold the paddle arm low for faster reaction time.
keep the knees bent for agile movement to occur.
stand perpendicular to the net.
start with the paddle in the non-dominant hand.
10. Which body movement will aid a gymnast in creating more force for her straddle jump? (1 point)
Initiate the jump with very little knee bend.
Keep the arms as still as possible when executing the jump.
Take off from the dominant leg only.
Thrust the body upward from a deep squat position.
11. Colleen is participating in floor hockey for her Physical Education class. Her PE teacher emphasizes the importance of good balance when trying to strike the ball with the hockey stick. How can Colleen maintain good balance when performing this new striking skill? (1 point)
Keep her body in correct alignment.
Maintain a high center of gravity.
Transfer her weight from her toes to her heels.
Transfer her weight from her front foot to her back foot.
12. Keyon is starting his tennis match against a very tough opponent. He knows that managing his body will help his success rate at scoring more points in the game. After serving the ball to his opponent, Keyon should allow his body momentum to carry him (1 point)
backward in anticipation of a deep lob return.
forward into the court area, ready for any return ball.
to the left for a better angle on his backhand.
to the right for a better angle on his forehand.
13. Select the game which is played with two stakes placed 40 feet apart. (1 point)
badminton
golf
horseshoes
tennis
14. safety device
Select the safety device which is referred to in the picture above.
(1 point)
life jacket
rescue tube
shepherd's crook
water wings
OK Thank you.
ANSWERS!? I GUESS.
Some are pretty funny though:
8. When properly kayaking in the water, your posture should be (1 point)
sitting down with your weight balanced evenly from side to side.
sitting down with your head and shoulders forward and a rounded back for stability.
standing up with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance.
standing up with your feet side by side to keep a high center of gravity.
could someone help with the third question tho? I'm in virtual school and im not aloud to look back in the lesson because it will notify my teacher
yeah, same Courtney.
1. The skill-related component defined as the ability to combine strength and speed while moving is power.
To answer this question, you need to understand the definition of the skill-related components of fitness and identify which component matches the given description. Power is the ability to combine strength and speed for explosive movements, which fits the given description.
2. Wynonna can expand her time in the game by improving her agility.
To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of skill-related fitness components and their relevance to the given situation. Agility is the ability to change direction quickly and effectively, which would help Wynonna avoid being hit with paintballs while moving between bunkers.
3. Mandy's coach suggests using a jump rope to improve her agility.
To answer this question, you need to consider the coach's advice and understand the relationship between jump rope training and agility in tennis. Jump rope training can improve footwork, speed, and agility, which are essential for covering more ground on the tennis court.
4. The swimmer will try to improve his reaction time to the starter's whistle.
To answer this question, you need to understand the swimmer's goal (to improve his time in the 100 yard freestyle race) and consider the critical element at the beginning of the race that can be improved. The swimmer's reaction time to the starter's whistle is crucial for getting off to a fast start and improving his overall race time.
5. Claire can best develop her reaction time for deflecting punches by practicing combination blocks with a punching partner.
To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of reaction time and consider the most effective training method for improving it. Practicing combination blocks with a punching partner requires quick reflexes and reaction time, which aligns with Claire's goal of improving her reaction time in martial arts.
6. Helena can practice her reaction time by having her teammates roll the ball on her signal to different areas of the goal.
To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of reaction time and assess the given options to determine the most effective practice method. Having teammates roll the ball on Helena's signal to different areas of the goal requires quick reactions and helps improve her reaction time as a goalie.
7. The players increased their hitting distance by extending their arms and maximizing the bat speed upon contact.
To answer this question, you need to understand how proper hitting mechanics can impact hitting distance and assess the given options to determine the most effective technique. Extending the arms and maximizing bat speed upon contact allows for a more powerful and forceful swing, resulting in increased hitting distance.
8. When properly kayaking in the water, your posture should be sitting down with your weight balanced evenly from side to side.
To answer this question, you need to understand the correct posture for kayaking and assess the given options to determine the most appropriate one. Sitting down with your weight balanced evenly from side to side provides stability and helps maintain control while kayaking.
9. If a table tennis player needs coaching on technique to become better at returning serves, one suggestion might be to keep the knees bent for agile movement to occur.
To answer this question, you need to understand the importance of technique in returning serves in table tennis and assess the given options to determine the most relevant suggestion. Keeping the knees bent allows for better agility and quick movement, which is crucial for returning serves effectively.
10. To create more force for a straddle jump, a gymnast should thrust the body upward from a deep squat position.
To answer this question, you need to understand the mechanics of a straddle jump and assess the given options to determine the most effective body movement. Initiating the jump from a deep squat position allows the gymnast to generate more power and force, resulting in a higher and more forceful jump.
11. Colleen can maintain good balance when striking the ball with the hockey stick by keeping her body in correct alignment.
To answer this question, you need to understand the importance of balance in striking the ball with a hockey stick and assess the given options to determine the most appropriate technique. Keeping the body in correct alignment helps maintain stability and balance, which is essential for executing the striking skill effectively.
12. After serving the ball to his opponent, Keyon should allow his body momentum to carry him forward into the court area, ready for any return ball.
To answer this question, you need to understand the strategy of managing body momentum in tennis after serving and assess the given options to determine the most appropriate movement. Allowing the body momentum to carry Keyon forward into the court area ensures he is in a favorable position to react to any return ball.
13. The game played with two stakes placed 40 feet apart is horseshoes.
To answer this question, you need to understand the rules and equipment of different games and assess the given options to determine the game that matches the given description. Horseshoes is played with two stakes placed 40 feet apart, and players throw horseshoes towards the stakes to score points.
14. The safety device referred to in the picture above is a life jacket.
To answer this question, you need to analyze the given picture and identify the type of safety device depicted. The picture shows a life jacket, which is designed to provide buoyancy and keep a person afloat in water.