Test Revision Cards

Question 1

Give two immediate effects that an exercise session would have on the respiratory system

Answer 1

Breathing rate will increase
Deeper breaths
(Or oxygen debt)

Question 2

A normal blood pressure reading would be 120/80. The 120 represent systolic blood pressure. Name the other blood pressure represented in this reading.

Answer 2

The 80 represents the dystolic blood pressure

Question 3

What are the two byproducts released while producing energy aerobically?

Answer 3

Carbon dioxide and water

Question 4

Rowers use a first class lever system. Analyse the role of the first class lever system in affecting the rowers performance

Answer 4

The rower applies relatively small amount of effort/force from his muscles since fulcrum is formed where oars are attached to boat

Question 5

Amy is warming up in preparation for a tennis match. During her warmup Amy’s heart rate and breathing rate increases. Explain why it is important that Amy’s heart rate and breathing rate increases.

Answer 5

So that her muscles are being transported oxygen and with her increased breathing rate it means there is more oxygen available in the lungs

Question 6

How do you work out maximum heart rate?

Answer 6

220 minus age

Question 7

Why do you work out 60 - 80% of your MHR?

Answer 7

To find the target zone

Question 8

Which muscle fibre type is best suited for use in a 100 meter sprint?

Answer 8

Type IIx

Question 9

What is the correct composition of inhaled air?

Answer 9

Oxygen 21%, carbon dioxide 0.04%, nitrogen 79%

Question 10

Which fitness test should be used to measure power?

Answer 10

Vertical jump test