The Caribbean sports legend Merlene Ottey represented the country of:
A.
Trinidad
B.
Jamaica
C.
Cuba
D.
St. Kitts
3.
What is a common feature in the sport of hockey, cricket and golf?They all:
A.
use one size of ball
B.
use multiple officials
C.
use equipment that are extensions of the hand
D.
are both team and individual sport
4.
Which of the following would have been a sport in ancient Greece?
A.
badminton
B.
hockey
C.
football
D.
chariot racing
5.
Three events of the Winter Olympic Games were:I. Figure skatingII. CurlingIII. SkeletonIV. Long jump
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
6.
Cardiac output is:
A.
the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels
B.
all of the blood contained in the left ventricle
C.
the number of heartbeats per unit of time
D.
the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
7.
The shaft of a long bone is called:
A.
epiphysis
B.
periosteum
C.
articular cartilage
D.
diaphysis
8.
Which of the following can be found in the thoracic cavity?I. kidneysII. heartIII. tracheaIV. lungs
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
9.
The two main parts of the Central Nervous System are:I. brainII. spinal nervesIII. spinal cordIV. cranial nerves
A.
I and II only
B.
I and III only
C.
II and III only
D.
III and IV only
10.
There is a set order that characterizes the process of growth from simple to complex.In the human body, select the option that best describes this principle.
A.
cells, tissue, organ, organ system
B.
organ, organ system, cells, tissue
C.
cells, organ, tissue, organ system
D.
cells, tissue, organ system, organ
11.
The blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart is a/an:
A.
vein
B.
artery
C.
capillary
D.
vienule
12.
Each individual cell is made up of different parts. The part that controls the activity inthe cell is called:
A.
plasma membrane
B.
ribosomes
C.
golgi apparatus
D.
nucleus
13.
Water is stored inside of a cell as:
A.
intra-cellular fluid
B.
inter-cellular fluid
C.
extra-cellular fluid
D.
plasma
14.
Another name for the kneecap in the knee joint is:
A.
pelvis
B.
clavicle
C.
patella
D.
sternum
15.
From the diagram of the arm below, the bone identified by the arrow is:
Which of the following is a bone in the axial skeleton?
A.
metacarpals
B.
ulna
C.
vertebral column
D.
tibia
17.
Which of the following are parts of the Skin System?I. nerve cell II. sweat glands III. bones IV. hair follicles
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
18.
Gaseous exchange in the lungs takes place in the:
A.
bronchi
B.
trachea
C.
alveoli
D.
bronchioles
19.
A pulse rate is a direct reflection of an individual’s:
A.
stroke volume
B.
heart beat
C.
blood pressure
D.
cardiac output
20.
Which one of the following best describes Fartlek training?
A.
involves varying your speed and the type of terrain over which you train
B.
involves alternating between periods of high intensity and low intensity
C.
performing a series of exercises in a special order at 'stations'
D.
working for a sustained period of time without rest
21.
A skill can be defined as:
A.
the ability and capacity to execute a movement with maximum certaintywith minimum amount of time and effort
B.
the basic movement/procedure used to accomplish a specific activity task
C.
natural talents endowed upon us by birth
D.
plans we prepare in advance of a competition which we hope will providean advantage
22.
Which of the following activity best describes an activity involving linear motion?
A.
putting the shot
B.
throwing the discus
C.
100m event
D.
hammer throw
23.
In a fire at home, Laura’s skin has been burnt to the extent that the entire epidermis and some of the dermis layers have been burnt. Laura has experienced:
A.
First Degree Burns
B.
Second Degree Burns
C.
Third Degree Burns
D.
Fourth Degree Burns
24.
Which activity is best suited for an individual with Type 1 muscle fibers?
A.
marathon
B.
4 X 100 m
C.
100m
D.
50 m freestyle
25.
Throwing the discus requires, among other things, great power. This component offitness can be defined as:
A.
the ability to move or change direction quickly or with speed
B.
the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
C.
the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction in an explosive action
D.
the muscle's ability to perform a maximum contraction repeatedly
26.
An increase in the size of muscle due to an increase in muscle cell numbers is termed:
A.
atrophy
B.
hyperplasia
C.
hypertrophy
D.
hyperextension
27.
An athlete is training to develop his strength, endurance and speed. The body systemthat should be trained to meet his training needs is:
A.
cardiovascular
B.
skeleton
C.
muscular
D.
respiratory
28.
The intense pain felt by athletes during exhaustive exercise is as a result of the build-up of what chemical in the muscles?
A.
potassium
B.
ATP
C.
calcium
D.
lactic acid
29.
Name the disorder where individuals have a real fear of weight gain and a distortedview of their body size and shape.
A.
anorexia
B.
bulimia
C.
anemic
D.
Female Athlete Triad
30.
Examples of digestive enzymes are:I. glucose II. saliva III. bile IV. gastric juice
A.
1, 11 and 111 only
B.
I, 111 and IV only
C.
11, 111 and IV only
D.
1, 11 and IV only
31.
An individual weighs 125kgs with a fat content of 28%. His fat weight is:
A.
25kg
B.
30kg
C.
35kg
D.
40kg
32.
The anatomical plane that passes horizontally through the body and divides it into upper and lower portions is the:
A.
coronal plane
B.
transverse plane
C.
saggital plane
D.
bilateral plane
33.
A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar glucose inthe blood is:
A.
testosterone
B.
leptin
C.
insulin
D.
oxytocin
34.
A food label states that one serving contains 224 calories. 22grams of carbohydrates, 10grams of protein and 9 grams of fat. The fat calories are:
A.
88
B.
81
C.
40
D.
128
35.
A diet lacking fiber will result in:
A.
Vomiting
B.
Constipation
C.
Dehydration
D.
Diarrhea
36.
The caloric intake for an average sized adult male is:
A.
1000 - 1500 calories
B.
1500 - 2000 calories
C.
2000 - 2500 calories
D.
2500 - 3500 calories
37.
How long before a competition should we eat a large meal?
A.
half hour
B.
one to two hours
C.
two to three hours
D.
three to four hours
38.
Sodium, calcium, potassium and chlorine exist in the blood as acids and are termed:
A.
electrolytes
B.
amino acids
C.
vitamins
D.
enzymes
39.
A food label states that the product contains 15% of the Daily Recommended Intake of Calcium. If the Daily Recommended Intake of Calcium is 1000mg , then the amount of :Calcium in the product is:
A.
50 mg
B.
100 mg
C.
150 mg
D.
200 mg
40.
Increased popularity in sports worldwide can be mostly attributed to the:
A.
media
B.
sponsors
C.
players
D.
Government
41.
What are some of the reasons why athletes use performance enhancing drugs? I. desire to win II. maintain their health III. huge economic rewards associated with winning IV. believe that they will not get caught
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
42.
Providing financial support to an individual, team or sport in return for linking your name or product with individuals or sport is known as:
A.
sponsorship
B.
gratitude
C.
donation
D.
tax write off
43.
Which of the following is a cultural reason that prevents women from participating insports?
A.
dress requirements
B.
work commitment
C.
family size
D.
health benefits
44.
Which two sporting events are held every four years? I. Olympics II. CARIFTA Games III. World Championships in Athletics IV. Pan American Games
A.
I and II only
B.
II and III only
C.
II and IV only
D.
I and IV only
45.
The use of replays in a cricket match to judge whether a batsman is run out or not, is a demonstration of:
