PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Unit 1: Bodies in Motion

SEMESTER 1 EXAM

Instructions
Please provide answers for all the questions.
Number of Questions:
Multiple choice- 25
Short answer- 15
Total:
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Teachers Name:______________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE Please circle the best response for each of the following questi
ons.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Tendons attach:
Bone to bone
Muscle to bone
Muscle to muscle
Bone to cartilage

2.
a.
b.

A motor unit is:

Controlled by the brain
The neuron and all the muscle fibres controlled by that neuron

c.
d.

Aided in the process of contraction by the enzyme acetylcholine

All of the above

3.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The major muscles used in respiration are the:

Diaphragm and Abdominals
Diaphragm and intercostals
Abdominals and intercostals
Trapezius and pectoralis major

4.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following skills are examples of general motion?

A gymnast swinging on the uneven bars
Swimming
Doing a biceps curl
Skydiving

5.
Stability refers to the bodys ability to resist being moved and having ba
lanced disturbed. Which one of the following would provide the greatest increase
in stability?
a.
Lowering ones centre of gravity
b.
Increasing the base of support
c.
Ensuring your line of gravity is close to your base of support
d.
All of the above
6.
e will
a.
b.
c.
d.

Which is the most important factor that affects the distance a projectil
travel?
Height of release
Speed of release
Angle of release
Mass of the object

7.
xygen?
a.
b.
c.
d.

In which of the following does blood have the lowest concentration of o

Coronary artery
Inferior vena cava
Pulmonary vein
Left Atria

8.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Arterio Venous oxygen difference (A-VO2 diff) is greatest at:

Maximal exercise
Sub-maximal exercise
Rest
None of the above it remains constant

9.
demand
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
rt is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

When the body starts physical activity there is an immediate _______ in

for _______ to the muscles
Decrease, oxygen
Increase, ATP
Increase, oxygen
Increase, ATP-CP
The chemical compound that provides the energy that allows muscular effo
Carbohydrates
Fats
Adenosine Triphosphate
Protein

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When muscular activity is needed, one of the phosphate molecules breaks
off, releasing energy, this creates:
a.
Adenosine diphosphate
b.
Lactic acid
c.
ADP
d.
Both A & C
12.
At rest the body is not under physical stress and has an abundant oxyge
n supply, so it produces:
a.
1/3 of ATP from fat stores
b.
1/2 of ATP from fat stores
c.
2/3 of ATP from fat stores
d.
All of its ATP from fat stores
13.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The Hamstrings and Quadriceps are an example of:

Reciprocal Inhibition
An agonist and antagonist relationship
A motor nerve and its partner
Muscles primarily made up of smooth muscle

14.
When referring to positions of the body anatomical terminology is used.
The Sagittal plane is:
a.
The body divided from anterior to posterior
b.
The body divided from left to right
c.
The body divided from superior to inferior
d.
The body divided from top to bottom
15.
a.
b.
c.
d.

From superior to inferior, the sections of the vertebral column are:

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
Cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, coccyx
Thoracic, cervical, sacral, lumbar, coccyx
Sacral, thoracic, cervical, lumbar, coccyx

16.
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following activities will increase moment of inertia?

Using a shorter club in golf
Tucking the legs to somersault
Using a longer chain in hammer throw
Choosing a lighter cricket bat
For correct summation of forces, a shot-putter should move:
The muscles with the least inertia first
The muscles with the greatest inertia first
The larger muscles last
The faster muscles first

18.
To achieve maximum speed in throwing a ball, the correct sequence of bod
y movements are
a.
Hip rotation, shoulder rotation, elbow extension, wrist flexion
b.
Shoulder rotation, elbow extension, hip rotation, wrist flexion
c.
Wrist flexion, elbow extension, shoulder rotation, hip rotatin
d.
Shoulder rotation, hip rotation, elbow extension, wrist flexion
19.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Product of mass and velocity of a body is known as:

Moment of inertia
Acceleration
Momentum
Inertia

20.
a.

Backspin on the ball will cause:

The ball to dip rapidly in the air

b.
c.
d.

The ball to hang in the air for longer

A higher pressure on the top of the ball
Rotation around a vertical axis

21.
a.
b.
c.
d.

External forces are provided by

Bones
Friction
Muscles
Ligaments

22.
A basketball centre weighing 90kg collides with a guard weighing 70kg. B
oth players were prepared for the collision with the same velocity, but the guar
d was knocked to the floor because:
a.
The guard was heavier
b.
The centre has more momentum
c.
The guard is travelling faster than the centre
d.
The centre is travelling faster than the guard
23.
What long bone is found superior to the metatarsals and patella, and is
inferior to the coccyx:
a.
Tibia
b.
Femur
c.
Radius
d.
Humerous
24.
Cardiac muscle is found:
a.
Only in the walls of the heart
b.
In the walls of the heart and the blood vessels
c.
In the brain and walls of the heart
d.
In cows legs and sheep tongues
25.
When a bike rider is completing the upwards phase of a pedal stroke, whi
ch muscle is producing an eccentric contraction?
a.
Quadriceps
b.
Hamstrings
c.
Gastrocnemius
d.
Soleus
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SHORT ANSWER:
Question 1
Explain the difference between the Pulmonary Circulation and the Systemic Circul
ation?

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Question 2
When exercising a number of cardiorespiratory measurements change. Explain the m
easurement and the reason for the acute change:
a)
Respiration rate
Explain the measurement
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Reason for the acute change during exercise
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b)
Heart rate:
Explain the measurement
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Reason for the acute change during exercise
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c)
Blood pressure:
Explain the measurement
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Reason for the acute change during exercise
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Question 3
a.
Name the 3 types of muscles and give an example of each

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b.
Describe how a muscle works
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c.
If I was an excellent marathon runner and a not so good sprinter can you
explain the strengths and weaknesses in relation to muscle fibre type and the p
redominant energy system being used.
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Question 4
Name the joint movement occurring in the following sporting actions
a.
Soccer kick preparation phase - Knee __________________________________
b.
Shoulder pass propulsion phase - Shoulder ______________________________
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c.
Basketball dribble pushing down phase - Elbow __________________________
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d.
Breast stroke propulsion phase - Ankle ____________________________
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Question 5
Explain in detail the sites of gaseous exchange and how it occurs within the bod
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Question 6
a.
Complete the following table:

Energy System ATP CP System Lactic Acid System

Fuel Source Used

Aerobic System

Amount of ATP Produced

By Products
Duration of System
Two examples of Activity
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
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1.

b.
Which energy system will be predominantly in use during each of these ac
tivities?
Rest _____________________________________________________________
Shot Put _________________________________________________________
200m Sprint ______________________________________________________
5000m run _______________________________________________________
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Question 7
a.
Match the following athletes (A,B,C,D,E) with their most likely fibre co
mposition:
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b.
Muscle contractions can be isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic. Provide
characteristics involved in each of these contractions in terms of muscle length
, joint angle and force produced to highlight major differences.
Isometric:
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Isotonic:
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Isokinetic:
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Question 8
Describe and explain the path of blood as it moves around the body. Start from w

hen oxygen enters the blood and travels back to the heart via the pulmonary vein
. Include all structures, blood vessels, valves, oxygenated and deoxygenated blo
od in your answer.
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Question 9
Explain Newtons 3 Laws of Motion and give a sporting example of each:
a)
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Question 10
Explain what energy system interplay is and how this applies to a 1500m running ra
ce.
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Question 11
a)
What is angular motion and provide a sporting example?
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b)
Describe a sporting situation where it is advantageous to increase frict
ion and explain how this is achieved?
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Question 12
Gymnasts, both male and female, are often regarded as the strongest athletes bec
ause they are required to perform a number of movements with strength, power and
speed.

a.
In the above picture identify what movement is occurring, classify the t
ype of joint and agonist muscle allowing such movement
Body part
Movement/ Joint Action Type of Join
Agonist
Hip
Gluteus Maximus
Right knee
Flexion
Left ankle/ foot
Hinge
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b.
List the four bones that make up the knee joint?
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c.
Briefly discuss when the gymnast may use an isometric contraction during
the floor routine?
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d.
Using an example from the movement above describe reciprocal inhibition?
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Question 13
Jonathon Brown (105kg) plays full forward for the Brisbane Lions. He is an aggre
ssive player who likes to crash into opposition players using his mass to gain a
n advantage. Complete the following questions using this information.
a.
During one passage of play Brown was travelling at 5m/s just before taki
ng the mark. Calculate his momentum
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b.
Just as he goes to take the mark he collides with Joel Selwood, a midfie
lder for the Geelong Football Club, who has a much smaller mass than Brown (80kg
). If both players were travelling at the same velocity, identify whose momentum
would undergo the greatest change as a result of the impact and why?
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c.
Prior to the collision, both players were travelling at 5m/s. If Brown w
as travelling at 1m/s after the collision, calculate Selwoods velocity after the
collision.
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Question 14
Justine Smethurst was a pitcher in the bronze medal winning Australian softball
team in 2008 Olympics.
a.
Justine can manipulate her technique using spin to create a curve ball t
o the balls flight. Justines curve ball swings to the left. Using a diagram if nec
essary, describe how spin is created?

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b.
The human body has a variety of levers. Identify what type of lever is b
eing used when batting?
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c.
Explain three important biomechanical principles that are evident in sof
tball?
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d.
Tee- ball is a modified version of softball taught in primary school. De
scribe how Newtons first law has been used to create the game if tee-ball.
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END OF EXAM