Item 8 refers to the following diagram which shows a man feeling his pulse.
8.
This pulse is known as
- (A)
radial
- (B)
carotid
- (C)
femoral
- (D)
temporal
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The MAIN objective of Physical Education is to
coach various sports to an elite level
gain knowledge of a specific sport
improve the physical fitness of an individual
develop physical, mental and social wellbeing
The Modern Olympic Games have existed since
1894
1896
1898
1900
The international governing body for cricket is the
IOC
ICC
CAC
WICB
Which TWO English-speaking Caribbean countries qualified for a FIFA World Cup final in the last two decades?
Barbados, Jamaica
Grenada, Barbados
Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago
Which sporting organization chooses the host city for the Olympic Games?
IOC
ICC
FIFA
IAAF
What is meant by the term 'Paralympics'?
A set of games for retired professional athletes.
Competitions for individuals with disabilities.
Olympic games for children under the age of twelve.
Team sports for all sportsmen and women.
The sheet of muscle lying below the lungs is the
alveoli
bronchus
diaphragm
intercostal muscle
Item 8 refers to the following diagram which shows a man feeling his pulse.
This pulse is known as
radial
carotid
femoral
temporal
The essential components of the circulatory system are the
heart and bronchioles
heart, blood and lungs
heart, blood and blood vessels
heart, lungs and blood vessels
Which of the bones is found in the vertebral column?
I
II
III
IV
Item 11 refers to the following diagram which shows the muscles of a human being.
Which of the labelled muscles are the abdominal muscles?
1
2
3
4
In humans, the biological name for the 'windpipe' is
larynx
trachea
bronchi
epiglottis
Which of the following are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
I. Breathing II. Heartbeat III. Running
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
A sprint runner is asked to include weight training and plyometrics in his/her work out. Which fitness component will this improve?
Power
Balance
Coordination
Reaction time
Which of the following are methods of training in sport?
I. Interval II. Circuit III. Skill IV. Fartlek
I and II only
I, II and IV only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
During which part of a training programme is emphasis placed on maintaining general fitness and flexibility through active rest?
Pre-season
Off season
Peak season
Pre-competition
Aerobics as a physical activity contributes BEST to
flexibility
endurance
balance
agility
Which of the following sport-related fitness tests measures coordination?
Alternate hand wall throw
Standing broad jump
10 m shuttle runs
Stork stand
Which of the following is the BEST exercise to complete the circuit?
Pull-ups
Step-ups
Skipping rope
Jogging on the spot
Which of the following are reasons for doing warm-up exercises? I. Removing lactic acid II. Increasing joint flexibility III. Psyching the individual
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following skills is classified as open?
Front crawl
Forward roll
Gymnastic vaulting
Volleyball spike
Nicholas can perform badminton techniques almost effortlessly. This skill-learning phase is called
cognitive
beginners
associative
autonomous
The skin fold caliper is used to measure body
fat
size
type
mass
In Physical Education and Sport, good reaction time is MOST important when
passing the baton
starting the 100 m
throwing the discus
executing the high jump
When the biceps contracts, the forearm
moves upwards
moves sideways
moves backwards
remains in the same position
Item 26 refers to the following graph on how the level of arousal affects the quality of an athlete's performance.
Which region in the graph shows an athlete at his/her BEST performance?
A-B
A-C
B-C
C-D
Carla walks four miles every day. Which of the following will she improve the MOST?
Anaerobic capacity
Body composition
Muscoloskeletal fitness
Cardio-respiratory fitness
'Tennis elbows' and 'cricketers' shoulders' are examples of which type of injury?
Overuse
Violence
Accidental
Environmental
Which of the following techniques is used to treat a sprain of the ankle?
ABC
CPR
MMV
RICE
A warm-up exercise should include all of the following EXCEPT
intense training at the start of the session
gentle stretches to prepare the muscles
gentle exercises for the whole body
exercise techniques and skills
Which essential nutrient in the diet of humans makes up 60% of body weight?
Fat
Water
Protein
Carbohydrate
Which food nutrient is the BEST choice when attempting carbo-loading before an activity?
Protein
Starch
Water
Fats
A lack of iron in the diet can cause
scurvy
rickets
anaemia
fragile bones
Binging can impact an athlete's performance because it mainly affects
metabolism
muscle tone
appetite
posture
Which of the following should an athlete include in his/her diet to prevent constipation?
Fibre
Fats
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Which vitamin should be recommended for persons diagnosed with rickets?
D
K
E
A
When a company gives financial aid in return for having its name associated with an individual, team or sport this is known as
franchise
sponsorship
direct selling
customer service
Malnutrition is defined as
excess weight loss
vitamin deficiency
any nutritional deficiency
failure to absorb nutrients
Which of the following nutrients are responsible for repairing damaged tissue?
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
The MAIN reason why fewer girls than boys take part in sport is
racism
stereotyping
economic deprivation
ethnic minority problem
A player is given a red card in a hockey match for a minor infringement. As the captain of the team you should
do nothing and continue playing
take the team and walk off the field
encourage the rest of the team to play harder
approach the referee and demand a change of decision
You are a cricket umpire and you hear the bowler taunting the batsman. The BEST action to take is to
shout at the bowler to stop his behaviour
ignore the bowler and continue the match
pull the bowler aside and ask him to refrain from his discourse
confer with the batsman about the bowler and tell him to ignore his discourse
Which of the following factors is NOT a consideration when organizing sport programmes for young people?
Skill level of the sport
Ethnic background
Size and weight
Age and gender
Which of the following are likely to discourage sport sponsorship agencies?
Advertising the name of sponsors on products
Improving performance of beneficiaries
Providing exposure on television
Continuing fall in profits of sponsors.
Which of the following are indications of fair play and sportsmanship on the field of play? I. Accepting defeat II. Shaking the hands of opponents III. Respecting the game's rules IV. Winning at all cost
I and II only
I and III only
I, II and III only
II, III and IV only