SKILL AND HEALTH RELATED FITNESS _ PAR-Q : QUIZ 1.
1. What component of fitness measures the ability of your heart and lungs to work together to
provide oxygen to your body during prolonged physical activity?
a) Muscular Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Cardiovascular Endurance
d) Body Composition
2. Which of the following is the BEST example of a muscular strength activity?
a) Jogging for 30 minutes
b) Bench pressing heavy weights
c) Stretching in yoga
d) Cycling uphill
3. Body composition refers to the percentage of body fat compared to:
a) Water and blood volume
b) Bone, muscle, and other tissues
c) Energy levels and stamina
d) Total weight carried during exercise
4. Which two health-related fitness components are directly affected by your diet?
a) Cardiovascular Endurance and Balance
b) Body Composition and Muscular Strength
c) Flexibility and Coordination
d) Speed and Agility
5. Which skill-related fitness component is being tested in activities like dribbling a soccer ball
or juggling?
a) Power
b) Coordination
c) Balance
d) Reaction Time
6. A sprinter leaving the blocks as soon as the gun goes off is an example of which skill-related
fitness component?
a) Agility
b) Power
c) Reaction Time
d) Speed
7. Which fitness component combines strength and speed to create explosive movements, like
jumping or throwing?
a) Agility
b) Power
c) Coordination
d) Balance
8. Which skill-related fitness component would MOST benefit a soccer player needing to
quickly change directions during a game?
a) Flexibility
b) Agility
c) Speed
d) Muscular Strength
9. Fill in the blank: Developing good ____ is crucial for athletes in sports like tennis, where they
need to quickly track and return the ball.
a) Power
b) Coordination
c) Reaction Time
d) Speed
10. What does "cardiovascular endurance" measure?
a) Strength of your muscles
b) How well your heart and lungs work together during exercise
c) Your ability to lift heavy weights
d) Flexibility of your joints
11. TRUE OR FALSE: Balance is considered a skill-related fitness component.
12. TRUE OR FALSE: Cardiovascular endurance is another name for agility.
13. TRUE OR FALSE: Reaction time is not important in everyday life—only in sports.
14. TRUE OR FALSE: Regular exercise can improve both health-related and skill-related
fitness components.
15. True or False: Regular stretching exercises can help improve flexibility and reduce the risk
of injury.
16. What is the difference between "health-related" and "skill-related" fitness?
a) Health-related fitness focuses on basic body functions, while skill-related fitness helps with
athletic performance.
b) Health-related fitness is only about weight loss, while skill-related fitness is about gaining
skills.
c) There is no difference between the two.
d) Health-related fitness is for athletes, and skill-related fitness is for everyone.
17. Which component of fitness is most crucial for a gymnast performing flips?
a) Flexibility
b) Muscular endurance
c) Speed
d) Body composition
18. Which fitness component would be most critical for an archer in hitting a bullseye?
a) Power
b) Balance
c) Reaction time
d) Coordination
19. Which fitness component is most influenced by your genetic makeup but can still
improve with practice?
a) Speed
b) Flexibility
c) Body composition
d) Reaction time
20. Which activity improves muscular strength the most?
a) Yoga
b) Sprinting
c) Weightlifting
d) Walking
21. What does "PAR-Q" stand for?
a) Physical and Reaction Questionnaire
b) Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
c) Personal Activity Readiness Quiz
d) Physical and Recovery Questions
22. Who should complete a PAR-Q form before starting an exercise program?
a) Only professional athletes
b) Anyone engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity
c) Only individuals over 40 years old
d) People without medical conditions
23. What should you do if someone answers "yes" to any PAR-Q question?
a) Proceed with the exercise program immediately
b) Ask the person to consult their doctor before continuing
c) Ignore the response and focus on their fitness goals
d) Suggest home workouts instead of gym activities
24. If a person answers "no" to all PAR-Q questions, what does that indicate?
a) They are automatically fit to perform high-intensity workouts
b) They can engage in physical activity without medical clearance
c) They need to fill out a second form for advanced screening
d) They have no risks associated with exercise
25. Which of the following is NOT a question you would typically find on a PAR-Q?
a) "Do you experience chest pain during physical activity?"
b) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"
c) "What is your maximum deadlift weight?"
d) "Do you feel dizzy or lose balance during exercise?"
