Practical Living/Vocational Studies
Health Test
_____1. If a person chooses a balanced diet, how will it effect their circulatory system?
(PL-04-1.1.6 DOK 2)
A. reduce the chance of heart disease
B. cause your heart to get bigger
C. increase the chance of heart disease
D. cause your heart to get smaller
_____2. Which one of the following activities will help an individual have a low
respiratory rate during exercise? (PL-04-1.1.6 DOK 2)
A. going roller blading
B. playing video games
C. riding a horse
D. riding four wheelers
_____3. What does a person need to do to have a healthy digestive system?
(PL-04-1.1.6 DOK 2)
A. stay away from foods with fats
B. avoid foods with carbohydrates
C. eat a balanced diet
D. eat a dessert with every meal
_____4. How people live their lives (diet and exercise) may MOST affect their chances
of getting which of the following? (PL-04-1.1.6, PL-04-1.1.7 DOK 2)
A. nose bleed
B. headaches
C. heart disease
D. seizures
_____5. What is the best way to promote good health and stop the spread of
communicable diseases? (PL-04-1.1.7 DOK 2)
A. wash your hands with water only
B. wash your hands with soap and water
C. wear a warm coat when going outside
D. wear sunscreen when playing outside
_____6. What non-communicable disease can be prevented with diet, rest and exercise?
(PL-04-1.1.7 DOK 2)
A. heart disease
B. diabetes
C. cancer
D. all of the above
_____7. Which of the behavior choices below can result in a negative consequence?
(PL-04-1.1.8 DOK 2)
A. using tobacco and alcohol
B. eating healthy foods
C. exercising regularly
D. getting regular check-ups at the doctor
_____8. Vicki wants to be able to run the mile in gym class without stopping. Which
one of the following activities would most help her reach her goal?
(PL-04-1.1.11 DOK 2)
A. walk down the street to the park
B. 50 jumping jacks a day
C. run a mile 3 days a week
D. 50 push-ups a day
_____9. Maggie wants to improve flexibility in hopes of making the cheerleading squad.
Which one of the following activities would most improve flexibility?
(PL-04-1.1.11 DOK 2)
A. running a mile
B. doing curl-ups
C. doing push-ups
D. stretching daily
_____10. Stephen would like to improve his muscular strength so that he may do better on his push-up test. Which of the following activities would most improve muscular strength? (PL-04-1.1.11 DOK 2)
A. riding his bicycle
B. lifting weights
C. jogging a mile
D. skate boarding
_____11. Amy wants to maintain a healthy weight. Which of the following should she
NOT do? (PL-04-1.1.11 DOK 2)
A. sleep four hours a night
B. get plenty of exercise
C. drink plenty of water
D. eat a variety of foods
_____12. How can the Dietary Guidelines help you maintain body weight in a healthy
range? (PL-04-1.2.2 DOK 2)
A. never eat foods from the “fats” food group
B. eat foods only from the “vegetable” food group
C. eat foods from the different food groups
D. eat foods mainly from the top of the food guide pyramid
_____13. How much daily exercise does the Dietary Guidelines suggest?
(PL-04-1.2.2 DOK 2)
A. 30 minutes on most days
B. Two hours every other day
C. 60 minutes on most days
D. One hour every other day
_____14. Which one of these foods would be listed at the top of the food guide pyramid?
(PL-04-1.2.2 DOK 2)
A. skim milk
B. whole grain bread
C. cheese fries
D. low-fat yogurt
_____15. There are five food groups and oil in the food pyramid. How often should you
eat the recommended amount from each food group? (PL-04-1.2.2 DOK 2)
A. daily
B. monthly
C. once a week
D. twice a week
_____16. Which one of these foods should be eaten in moderation?
(PL-04-1.2.2 DOK 2)
A. broccoli
B. brown rice
C. green apples
D. nuts
_____17. If you need help in an emergency situation what should you do?
(PL-04-1.3.2 DOK 1)
A. call a neighbor
B. call 911 immediately
C. run for help
D. wait for help
_____18. Susie is choking on a grape. Which emergency action should you take?
(PL-04-1.3.2 DOK 1)
A. check for a pulse
B. cover with a blanket
C. perform the Heimlich Maneuver
D. stop, drop, and roll
_____19. If your clothes catch on fire, what should you do?
(PL-04-1.3.2 DOK 1)
A. run fast to your neighbors
B. find a water faucet
C. don’t move and stand still
D. stop, drop, and roll
_____20. If your friend cut her finger on a piece of glass, what should you do to help
her? (PL-04-1.3.2 DOK 1)
A. hold her finger under hot water until the bleeding stops
B. let the finger bleed until it stops on its own
C. place a bandage over the wound and apply pressure
D. have your friend hold the finger over her head
_____21. Why might you administer the Heimlich Maneuver to a person?
(PL-04-1.3.2 DOK 1)
A. if a person was having a heart attack
B. if a person was choking
C. if a person was having a seizure
D. if a person was bleeding
_____22. Which choice below shows respect toward a friend when playing a game?
(PL-04-1.1.1 DOK 2
A. Being Fair
B. Breaking Rules
C. Cheating
D. Lying
_____23. Which of the following will happen if you do NOT cooperate when playing on
a team? (PL-04-1.1.1 DOK 2)
A. the team will be less effective
B. the team will seldom win
C. teammates will be disrespectful
D. all of the above
_____24. Which of the following is a team sport? (PL-04-1.1.1 DOK 1)
A. walking
B. ping-pong
C. tennis
D. softball
_____25. Being a member of a sports team does NOT promote which of the following?
(PL-04-1.1.1 DOK 2)
A. cooperation
B. sharing
C. communication
D. disrespect
Elementary Practical Living/Vocational Studies
“Physical Education”
November 2006
_____1. Which one of these is NOT a physical benefit of participation in regular
physical activity? (PL-04-2.2.1 DOK 1)
A. increased flexibility
B. increased height
C. muscular strength
D. weight management
_____2. Johnny plays on a local soccer team. While playing this sport, Johnny benefits
physically and socially from which of the following? (PL-04-2.2.1 DOK 1)
A. body control
B. cardio-respiratory endurance
C. stress reduction
D. all of the above
_____3. What is a social benefit of regularly participating in physical activity?
(PL-04-2.2.1 DOK 1)
A. improved physical fitness results
B. increased heart rate
C. lower blood pressure
D. positive interaction with peers
_____4. Cyndi is thinking about joining the local ice skating club, but she is worried that
it will take time away from her friends. What is the best argument you might
use to convince her to join? (PL-04-2.2.1 DOK 1)
A. it will make her friends jealous
B. she will have less time for her homework
C. it will make her mom happy
D. ice skating is a great form of exercise
_____5. What does increased muscular strength allow a person to do?
(PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. push or pull with total force
B. be able to touch their toes
C. pace themselves during running
D. lose weight without trying
_____6. As people age, there muscles shorten. What part of fitness is affected?
(PL 04- 2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. flexible
B. friendly
C. social
D. toned
_____7. Which of the following is NOT a component of fitness?
(PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. cardio-respiratory endurance
B. flexibility
C. muscular strength/endurance
D. quickness
_____8. What is body composition? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. the difference between fat-free mass and fat mass
B. everything in the body except bones
C. the difference between liquid and solid mass
D. everything in the body except organs
_____9. Cardio-respiratory endurance is the ability of the ______ to supply enough
oxygen to parts of the body during long periods of physical activity. Select the
pair of words that completes the blank. (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. bones and organs
B. heart and liver
C. heart and lungs
D. stomach and lungs
_____10. If you can do more than eight bicep curls what are you improving?
(PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. cardio-respiratory endurance
B. flexibility
C. muscular endurance
D. muscular strength
_____11. If you have good muscular endurance, which of the following should you be
able to perform? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. lift dumbbells 10 times
B. do one push-up
C. perform three curl-ups
D. swim one lap daily
_____12. Which of the following shows that a person has good cardio-respiratory
endurance? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. do one cartwheel
B. do three pull-ups
C. hit a home run
D. run one mile
_____13. If Jose CAN NOT lift something very heavy, he would need more of which of
the following? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. body composition
B. cardio-respiratory endurance
C. flexibility
D. muscular strength
_____14. Which of the following lifetime sports would improve cardio-respiratory
endurance? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. Bowling
B. Fishing
C. Golf
D. Swimming
_____15. What does FITT stand for? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time
B. Fun, Intense, Type, Time
C. Frequency, Intensity, Test, Technology
D. Friendly, Intense, Tennis, Training
_____16. What does Frequency in the FITT principle mean? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1)
A. exercise a minimum of three times per week
B. exercise in you heart-rate zone
C. choose the same activity every time you exercise
D. choose high intensity activities when exercising
_____17. What does Intensity in the FITT principle mean? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1[JBF1] )
A. working in your target heart rate zone for a minimum of 12-15 minutes
B. exercise a minimum of three times per week
C. choosing an exercise that will use as many muscles as possible
D. working in your target heart rate zone
_____18. What does Type in the FITT principle mean? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1[JBF2] )
A. working in your target heart rate zone for a minimum of 12-15 minutes
B. exercise a minimum of three times per week
C. choosing an exercise that will use as many muscles as possible
D. working in your target heart rate zone
_____19. What does Time in the FITT principle mean? (PL-04-2.2.3 DOK 1[JBF3] )
A. working in your target heart rate zone for a minimum of 12-15 minutes
B. exercise a minimum of three times per week
C. choosing an exercise that will use as many muscles as possible
D. working in your target heart rate zone
_____20. Which of the following is a manipulative skill? (PL-04-2.1.1 DOK 1)
A. dancing
B. pushing
C. running
D. throwing
_____21. Which of the following is NOT a lifetime physical activity?
(PL-04-2.1.1 DOK 1)
A. football
B. golf
C. swimming
D. walking
_____22. What is a skill used to travel from one place to another? (PL-04-2.1.1 DOK 1)
A. locomotor skill
B. manipulative skill
C. non-locomotor skill
D. sports skill
_____23. Kicking and punting are what kind of skill (PL-04-2.1.1 DOK 1)
A. life skill
B. locomotor
C. manipulative
D. non-locomotor
_____24. If Rosa wanted to improve her performance in games and sports, she would
need to (PL-04-2.2.2 DOK 1)
A. do research
B. make friends
C. practice
D. study
_____25. Why do simple games and activities need basic rules?
(PL-04-2.2.4 DOK 1)
A. to make games fair
B. to makes games fun
C. to keep you safe
D. all of the above