The Relationship Between Health & Fitness (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Exam Questions

Which one of these describes flexibility?

Figure 3 shows a person kicking a football

The vertical jump test measures leg power.

Discuss the suitability of this test for a football player.

Fitness testing is often used as a motivational tool.

State two other reasons why fitness testing is carried out.

The Illinois Agility Test is a maximal test that measures agility.

Describe how to carry out this test.

Using your knowledge of agility and reaction time, evaluate the importance of these components of fitness for performers in the 100m sprint.

Which one of these components of fitness is measured by the Ruler Drop Test?

Define muscular endurance.

Use an example of a sporting action in your answer.

Justify why muscular endurance is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively.

Mich box ael is starting a 12-week training programme.

State four reasons why Michael should test his levels of fitness before starting his 12-week training programme.

Justify the importance of speed and flexibility for a footballer.

Dynamic strength is required to perform in a 1000m rowing race.

Define ‘dynamic strength’.

Justify why dynamic strength is important in a 1000m rowing race.

Discuss whether the One Rep Max Test is a relevant test for a gymnast.

Poppy is a 100 metre sprinter.

Speed is important to Poppy.

Name and describe a test that measures speed.

Define reaction time.

Outline one reason why reaction time is important to Poppy.

Evaluate the importance of agility and flexibility in a 200m freestyle swimming race.

Which one of the following is the correct unit of measurement for the Illinois Agility Test?

Define health box and fitness.

Rizwan is aiming to perform 40 push-ups.

Identify the type of muscular strength that Rizwan uses to perform 40 push-ups.

Justify your answer.

Identify three components of fitness which can be improved using weight training.

Define balance.

Justify why balance is important for a football or hockey player.