The acronym for the world governing body responsible for the sport of Athletics is:
A.
ICC
B.
FIFA
C.
FIVB
D.
IAAF
2.
The Modem Olympic Games were re-stared in the year:
A.
776 BC
B.
776 AD
C.
1896 AD
D.
1492 AD
3.
Which of the following were sporting activities in ancient Greece?I. badminton II. wrestling III. discus throw IV. Chariot racing
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
4.
Which of the following is NOT an event at the Winter Olympic Games?
A.
figure skating
B.
200m
C.
luge
D.
curling
5.
In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, what events produced the most medals for the Caribbean?
A.
swimming
B.
archery
C.
gymnastics
D.
athletics
6.
The statement which best describes the anatomical position is:
A.
an individual lying down on their back
B.
an individual sitting down
C.
standing upright facing the observer, feet together, the arms to the side, the head, eyes and palms of the hands facing forwards
D.
standing upright facing the observer, feet together, the arms to the side, the head, eyes and palms of the hands facing backwards.
7.
A major activity that takes place in the lung is:
A.
the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide
B.
the production of carbon dioxide
C.
the digestion of food
D.
The storage of nutrients
8.
What is the role of the appendix in the Digestive System?
A.
production of digestive juices
B.
plays no role in the Digestive System
C.
storage of nutrients
D.
absorption of nutrients
9.
The smallest blood vessels in the body are called:
A.
capillaries
B.
arteries
C.
veins
D.
vienules
10.
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 Bums
B.
Second Degree Bums
C.
Third Degree Bums
D.
Fourth Degree Bums
11.
Neurotransmitters are chemical agents secreted at the end of:
A.
axons of nerve cells
B.
muscles fibers
C.
capillaries
D.
dendrites of nerve cells
12.
The two main parts of the Central Nervous System are;I. the 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
13.
The outermost layer of the skin is known as the:
A.
epidermis
B.
dermis
C.
hypodermis
D.
subcutaneous layer
14.
The volume of air that can be exhaled after normal exhalation is:
A.
tidal volume
B.
residual volume
C.
inspiration reserve volume
D.
expiration reserve volume
15.
The study of the science of the function of living systems is called:
A.
anatomy
B.
physiology
C.
biology
D.
psychology
16.
The tricuspid valve in the heart is located between the:
A.
left atrium, left ventricle
B.
right atrium, right ventricle
C.
left atrium, right atrium
D.
right ventricle, left ventricle
17.
Which of the following are functions of the Skeleton System?I. Support II. Protection III. Temperature regulation IV. Assists in movement
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
18.
Which of the following are functional parts of the Digestive System?I. esophagusII. large intestineIII. duodenumIV. bronchi
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
19.
The enormous artery extending from the heart that receives all the blood pumped by the heart’s left ventricle is the:
A.
aorta
B.
coronary artery
C.
pulmonary lung
D.
superior vena cava
20.
Three major functional characteristics of muscles are:I. sustainabilityII. contractilityIII. excitabilityIV. extensibility
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
I, II and IV only
D.
II, III and IV only
21.
The phrase ‘‘"Use it or lose it." best describes which principle of training?
A.
specificity
B.
overload
C.
reversibility
D.
progression
22.
In the FIT Principle of Training, the F represents:
A.
fitness
B.
frequency
C.
force
D.
freedom
23.
Which one of the following best describes Interval 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 exercise
C.
performing a series of exercises in a special order at 'stations'
D.
working for a sustained period of time without rest
24.
Lactic acid is a waste product of which of the following activities?
A.
400m
B.
slow jog
C.
light exercise
D.
relaxed cycling
25.
There are a number of different types of skills which include Cognitive, Perceptual,Motor and Perceptual Motor. Perceptual skills are associated with:
A.
intellectual skills that require thought processes
B.
involve the thought, interpretation and movement skills
C.
movement and muscle control
D.
interpretation of presented information
26.
In a sporting environment which is constantly changing and where skills arepredominantly perceptual and external is an example of:
A.
Fine Motor Skill
B.
Gross Motor Skill
C.
Open Skill
D.
Closed Skill
27.
Contractions which cause the muscle to shorten as it contracts such as in curling free weights is called:
A.
eccentric
B.
concentric
C.
isometric
D.
isokenetic
28.
A major component of “warm- up” before a sporting activity is:
A.
stretching
B.
speed drills
C.
skill development
D.
skill assessment
29.
How hard one trains is referred to as:
A.
intensity
B.
repetition
C.
frequency
D.
overload
30.
The average resting pulse rate of an adult is between:
A.
60 - 70 beats per minute
B.
70-80 beats per minute
C.
80 - 90 beats per minute
D.
90- 100 beats per minute
31.
Skinfold calipers measure:
A.
body weight
B.
body size
C.
height of the body
D.
body fat
32.
A food label states that one serving contains 367 calories. 24 grams of carbohydrates,16 grams of protein and 23 grams of fat. The fat calories are:
A.
96
B.
207
C.
64
D.
128
33.
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
34.
Fat is most abundant in which of the following foods?
A.
ground provision
B.
fish
C.
rice
D.
butter
35.
Long bones in our body work as;
A.
bases for muscular joints
B.
points for muscular attachments
C.
levers
D.
to give muscles shape
36.
The acronym for an international sporting body that organizes Multi Sporting Events is:
A.
CARIFTA
B.
IOC
C.
FIFA
D.
ICC
37.
A food label states that the product contains 20% of the Daily Recommended Intake of Calcium. If the Daily Recommended Intake of Calcium is 1000mg, then the amount ofCalcium in the product is?
A.
50 mg
B.
100 mg
C.
150 mg
D.
200 mg
38.
Behavior that demonstrates lack of sportsmanship on a field of play is:I. kicking a ball out of play in football when an opponent is injuredII. disrespect towards officialsIII. violent conduct towards opponentIV. verbally abusing your opponent
Which of the following can contribute to the prevention of women’s participation insports?I. povertyII. cultureIII. religionIV. health benefits
A.
1, 11 and 111 only
B.
1, 111 and IV only
C.
1, 11 and IV only
D.
11, 111 and IV only
43.
Which of the following ways are not forms of sponsorship?I. selling of company productsII. collection of gate receiptsIII. payment for coaches feesIV. giving free sample of company products
A.
I, II and III only
B.
I, III and IV only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II and IV only
44.
Which of the following international sporting competitions caters for persons withdisabilities?
A.
Paralympics
B.
Commonwealth Games
C.
Pan Am Games
D.
Carifta Games
45.
Which class of drug substances are used to build muscle mass and strength?
