- 1. What does PAR-Q stand for?
A) Physical Agility Readiness Qualification
B) Physical Assessment Rating Quiz
C) Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
D) Performance and Reliability Questionnaire
- 2. Which is the correct formula for Personal Maximal Heart Rate (PMHR)?
A) 200 – age
B) 220 – age
C) 180 – age
D) 210 – age
- 3. Which of the following is NOT a health-related component of physical fitness?
A) Flexibility
B) Reaction time
C) Cardiovascular endurance
D) Body composition
- 4. Which is a skill-related component of physical fitness?
A) Balance
B) Cardiovascular endurance
C) Body composition
D) Muscular endurance
- 5. The 3-Minute Step Test primarily measures_________.
A) Agility
B) Muscular endurance
C) Flexibility
D) Cardiovascular endurance
- 6. The Sit and Reach Test measures____________.
A) Flexibility
B) Agility
C) Power
D) Muscular endurance
- 7. The Sit-up Test evaluates_________________.
A) Muscular endurance
B) Reaction time
C) Flexibility
D) Power
- 8. Which principle of fitness testing ensures consistent results regardless of the tester?
A) Specificity
B) Objectivity
C) Validity
D) Reliability
- 9. Which principle ensures that a test measures what it claims to measure?
A) Validity
B) Reliability
C) Objectivity
D) Specificity
- 10. Which principle refers to consistency of results if the test is repeated?
A) Reliability
B) Validity
C) Objectivity
D) Specificity
- 11. Which principle ensures the test matches the demands of the activity or sport?
A) Specificity
B) Validity
C) Objectivity
D) Reliability
- 12. Which skill-related component involves quick change in body position?
A) Agility
B) Coordination
C) Speed
D) Balance
- 13. Which skill-related component is the ability to stay stable while moving or standing?
A) Agility
B) Balance
C) Coordination
D) Speed
- 14. The ability to use senses and body parts together smoothly is:
A) Balance
B) Agility
C) Coordination
D) Power
- 15. Which test measures balance?
A) Step Test
B) Stork Stand
C) Sit and Reach
D) Push-up
- 16. Which test measures agility?
A) Trunk Lift
B) Sit-up Test
C) Zipper Test
D) Hexagon Test
- 17. Maximum force a muscle can exert is called___________.
A) Muscular strength
B) Muscular endurance
C) Power
D) Agility
- 18. This is referred to as aerobic fitness, and is a measure of the athlete’s ability to continue with exercise which places demands on the circulatory and respiratory system over a prolonged period of time.
A) Agility
B) Cardiovascular endurance
C) Flexibility
D) Muscular endurance
- 19. This refers to the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning or reaction to that stimulation.
A) Reaction time
B) Flexibility
C) Agility
D) Power
- 20. ______________ is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles.
A) Power
B) Coordination
C) Balance
D) Agility
- 21. Which skill is demonstrated in sprinting?
A) Flexibility
B) Agility
C) Coordination
D) Speed
- 22. Fitness testing in non-athletes (non-sporting population) mainly determines _______________.
A) Health status
B) Power output
C) Reaction time
D) Medal potential
- 23. During the first week of classes, a college PE teacher conducts fitness tests for new students. The data is used to design training programs, check health status, evaluate progress, and motivate participation. One of the faculty members suggests that the purpose of fitness testing is also to discourage students who are “not fit enough” from participating in exercise. Based on the recognized purposes of fitness testing, which of the following is NOT a valid purpose?
A) Talent identification
B) Motivation
C) Goal setting
D) Discouraging exercise
- 24. Which is a benefit of fitness testing?
A) Identifying strengths and weaknesses
B) Reducing participation
C) Preventing all illness
D) Avoiding activity
- 25. A 20-year-old student’s PMHR is:
A) 200 bpm
B) 210 bpm
C) 190 bpm
D) 220 bpm
- 26. After 8 weeks of training, a student repeats the Step Test and improves VO? max from “Fair” to “Good.” Which purpose of fitness testing does this situation best demonstrate?
A) Discouraging the student from more training
B) . Identifying weaknesses of other athletes
C) Testing coordination
D) Evaluating the effectiveness of a training program
- 27. A cycling coach uses a running endurance test to measure a cyclist’s aerobic capacity. The results suggest poor endurance, but in cycling competitions, the athlete excels. Which principle of fitness testing was violated, and why?
A) Objectivity – because the scoring system was unfair
B) Validity – because the measurement tool was incorrect
C) Reliability – because results were inconsistent
D) Specificity – because the test did not match the athlete’s sport
- 28. Two instructors tested the same student’s Sit and Reach flexibility. One reported 22 cm, while the other reported 29 cm. Which principle of fitness testing should be improved to avoid such discrepancies?
A) Specificity
B) Motivation
C) Objectivity
D) Validity
- 29. During basketball practice, a player sprints quickly but often mishandles fast passes. The coach observes that the issue is not speed but the inability to control movements precisely. Which fitness component should the player train to improve performance?
A) Coordination
B) Reaction time
C) Power
D) Muscular endurance
- 30. A 20-year-old male student has a VO? max score of 42.5 after the Step Test. According to the module’s standards, this falls under which category?
A) Poor
B) Fair
C) Excellent
D) Good
- 31. A student records a very low score in the Trunk Lift Test. What does this suggest about their physical condition?
A) Poor back strength and flexibility
B) Poor balance
C) Poor cardiovascular endurance
D) Poor coordination
- 32. A student improves Step Test recovery rate after weeks of aerobic training. Excited, they join a fun run. Which purpose of testing is shown?
A) Motivation
B) Talent identification
C) Post-injury recovery
D) Goal setting
- 33. The PAR-Q is recommended before physical activity. Why is it important in the testing process?
A) It measures coordination skills
B) It records student attendance
C) It identifies health risks before participation
D) It directly tests cardiovascular endurance
- 34. The Zipper Test evaluates flexibility of which body part?
A) Neck
B) Shoulder joint
C) Hamstrings
D) Lower back
- 35. One purpose of fitness testing is to:
A) to determine health status (non-sporting population)
B) Replace medical checkups
C) Eliminate weak students
D) Discourage participation
- 36. Physical fitness is BEST described as the body’s ability to:
A) Avoid injuries
B) Run long distances only
C) Function effectively and efficiently
D) Lift heavy objects only
- 37. Which term refers to the ability to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue?
A) Energy
B) Physical fitness
C) Endurance
D) Stamina
- 38. A student completes 40 push-ups but gets winded after a short jog. What does this indicate?
A) Strong muscular endurance but weak cardiovascular endurance
B) Excellent balance but poor power
C) Weak flexibility overall
D) Strong cardiovascular endurance but weak muscular strength
- 39. A PE teacher ignores a student’s PAR-Q response about high blood pressure and includes them in strenuous exercise. Which is the BEST evaluation?
A) Unsafe and against the purpose of PAR-Q
B) Acceptable since all students must join
C) Practical since testing time is limited
D) Correct because fitness builds health
- 40. Which of the following is an example of muscular strength?
A) Jogging for 30 minutes
B) Lifting a heavy box once
C) Balancing on one leg
D) Touching your toes
- 41. During the Step Test, a student moves at a slower pace than prescribed. What is the likely effect on the results?
A) VO? max will appear lower than actual
B) VO? max will appear higher than actual
C) The results will reflect strength instead of endurance
D) No change will occur
- 42. Which health-related component is MOST related to body fat percentage?
A) Power
B) Reaction time
C) Body composition
D) Speed
- 43. A student has excellent balance but low cardiovascular endurance. Which sport would BEST match their strengths?
A) Basketball
B) Swimming
C) Marathon
D) Archery
- 44. A student excels in strength-based tasks but fails endurance challenges. What does this show about the relationship between the two?
A) Testing methods are invalid
B) Strength always leads to endurance
C) Endurance is irrelevant if strength is high
D) Strength and endurance are different fitness components
- 45. is a set of standards test that are performed for fitness testing.
A) Skill-related component
B) Fitness Test Protocol
C) Physical Fitness Concepts
D) Personal Maximum Heart Rate
- 46. VO? max is primarily determined by the efficiency of the respiratory system alone.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 47. Which of the following is a common limitation of fitness tests related to the principle of validity?
A) The test requires too many physical resources
B) measures physical fitness, but not the individual's ability to perform specific sports movement
C) The test does not measure any component of fitness
D) The test cannot be be repeated
- 48. The principle of overload suggests that fitness levels can only improve if:
A) The training load is progressively increased
B) Tests are conducted less frequently
C) The intensity of the test is reduced over time
D) Rest periods are eliminated
- 49. Which principle of fitness testing is demonstrated when an athlete's performance in one test improves due to their ability to handle progressively more difficult challenges over time?
A) Overload
B) Specificity
C) Reversibilility
D) Progression
- 50. To ensure a test is reliable, what must a tester do?
A) Use different methods each time reduce bias
B) Repeat the test under similar conditions and get consistent results
C) Change the test to fit the athlete's performance
D) Administer the test without any warm-up
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