San Pascual Polytechnic College

San Pascual, Masbate

PRELIM EXAMINATION
PATHFIT 1

Name: _________________________________ Date:________

Course: ________________________________

Test I. Multiple choice: Write the letter of your correct answer on the space before the number.
______1. From the 1987 Philippine Constitution, state that “the state shall promote Physical education
and encourage sports program, league, competitions and amateur sports, including training for
International competitions; to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a
healthy and alert centizenry”

a. Article 14, Section 19 c. Article 15, Section 14

b. Article 19, Section 14 d. Article 16, Section 15

______2. An Act Proving for the Promotions and Financing of an Integrated Physical Education and
Sports Development Program for the Schools in the Philippines.

a. Republic Act. 8705 c. Republic Act. 5708

b. Republic Act 5807 d. Republic Act. 6678

______3. Who is the author state that “education through the physical”?
a. John E Nixon c. William Freeman
b. Jesse Feiring Williams d. Robert P. Pangrazi
______4. Who is the author that restated the definition of Physical Education, state that “that phase of
total process of education which is concerned with the development and utilization of the individual’s
movement potential and related responses, and with the stable behavior modifications in the individual
which results from these responses”
a. John E Nixon c. William Freeman
b. Jesse Feiring Williams d. Robert P. Pangrazi
______5. “ Physical education is that phase of general educational program that contributes to the total
growth and development of each child through movement experiences”.
a. John E Nixon c. William Freeman
b. Jesse Feiring Williams d. Robert P. Pangrazi
______6. Who is the author that defined physical education as “an educational process that uses physical
activity as a means to help individuals acquire skills, fitness, knowledge, and attitudes that contribute to
their optimal development and well-being”?
a. John E. Nixon and Ann E. Jewett c. William Freeman and Jesse Feiring Williams
b. Deborah Wuest and Charles Bucher
______7. It is the ability of the whole body (muscles, skeleton, heart & other body parts) to do work
together efficiently and effectively without undue fatigue.

a. Physical Activity c. Physical Fitness

b. Physical Education d. Physical Fitness Test

______8. It is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development
of an individual physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually through total body movement
in the performance of properly selected physical activities, students will develop good health and
maintain their high level of physical fitness that enable them to enjoy good life.

a. Physical Activity c. Physical Fitness

b. Physical Education d. Physical Fitness Test

______9. as a part of educational system strives to help or facilitate the development of the potentialities
of the individual so that he/she can attain total fitness that enable him/her to enjoy good and useful life.

a. Physical Activity c. Physical Fitness

b. Physical Education d. Physical Fitness Test

______10. It is dominated by movement and fitness education content and aimed at physical literacy and
the physical activity disposition of all learners from the basic to the tertiary education levels.

a. Physical Activity c. Physical Fitness

b. Physical Education d. Physical Fitness Test

______11. The ability of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, blood volume to utilize and send fuel and oxygen
to the muscles and the ability of muscle to utilize fuel to sustained exercise.

a. Cardiorespiratory Endurance c. Muscular Strength

b. Flexibility d. Muscular Endurance

______12. The ability of a muscle to contract maximally, one time.

a. Cardiorespiratory Endurance c. Muscular Strength

b. Flexibility d. Muscular Endurance

______13. The ability of the muscles to contract repeatedly without rest over a period of time.

a. Cardiorespiratory Endurance c. Body Composition

b. Flexibility d. Muscular Endurance

______14. Refers to the ability to move a joint throughout its natural range of motion.

a. Body Composition c. Muscular Strength

b. Flexibility d. Muscular Endurance

______15. The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue
such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.

a. Muscular Strength c. Body Composition

b. Flexibility d. Muscular Endurance

______16. The ability to control or stabilize the body while standing or moving.
 a. Balance c. Power
b. Speed d. Reaction Time

_______17. The ability to control or stabilize the body while standing or moving.

a. Balance c. Power
b. Speed d. Agility

_______18. The ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a
constant, rapid motion.

a. Reaction Time c. Power

b. Speed d. Agility

_______19. The ability to move the body parts swiftly while simultaneously applying the maximum force
of your muscles.

a. Reaction Time c. Power

b. Speed d. Agility

_______20. The ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel.

a. Reaction Time c. Power

b. Speed d. Agility

Test II. Enumeration. Provide the needed details.

A. Physical fitness is used in the context of two meanings:
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B. Health Related Components/Fitness

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C. Skill Related Components/Fitness

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D. Four Basic Body Movements

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E. Key Principles when planning a program

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Test III. Essay

1. What is the importance of being physically fit? (5 points)

2. Explain the statement “education through the physical”.(5 points)

Good Luck and God Bless!

Prepared by:

JOSUA A. RIVERO
Instructor