Foundations of Physical Activity – Practice Questions

1. Shoulder is a ball and socket joint which means it has a large range of motion and is
capable of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction

2. Flexion is the bending of a joint and extension is the straightening of it. Flexion and
extension have opposite agonist and antagonist muscles. For example, in flexion of
the elbow, biceps contract and triceps relax but it is the complete opposite in the
extension of the elbow.

3. An activity that requires a long intensity over a long period of time

4. A way of life where the person in mainly sitting and has a lack of physical exercise

5. Protein

6. Nose, mouth, throat, lungs

7. Creates support, stability and mobility for the human body. It comprises of the bones
and connective tissues such as cartilage, ligaments and tendons. This allows for it all
to be interconnected to allow for control over the body

8. The basic functions of the muscular system are locomotion, balance, posture,
absorption of shock and heat, breathing, protection of organs, digestion of food

9. The atp-pc system is used for short bursts of high energy and relies on creatine
phosphate which is renewed in the body after about 2 minutes. The lactic acid
system is used for 2-3 minutes at medium intensity and uses the bodies stored
glucose.