Y9 GSCE PE Revision

Which one of these is an immediate effect of exercise?

• Improvement in muscular endurance

• Improvement in stamina

• Increase in aerobic fitness

• Increase in heart rate

Which one of these performers relies most heavily on their cardiovascular endurance?

• 200m runner

• 10 000m runner

• Discus thrower

• Long jumper

Which one of these causes plantar flexion at the ankle?

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Tibialis anterior

Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?

• Femur and tibia

• Humerus and radius

• Scapula and humerus

• Tibia and fibula

What is the scientific name for the bones that run down the middle of your back?

• Spine

• Vertebral Column

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

What is a function of the cranium?

• Protection

• Support

• Hide our brains

• Produce blood

What does a tendon do?

• Hold muscles together.

• Hold joints in place.

• Connect bone to bone.

• Connect bone to muscle.

Mineral storage, protection, joints for movement and blood cell production are all skeletal functions. What one is missing?

• Support

• Movement

• Muscle Attachments

• Running

What is the definition of a long bone?

• Longer than they are wide.

• Long and thin.

• Long for leveraging.

• Skinny bones.

Which of the bones listed below is a short bone?

• Femur

• Vertebrae

• Phalanges

• Tarsals