EOC HSCII Practice Quiz for Extra Credit Respond

EOC HSCII Practice Quiz for Extra Credit Respond to the questions on notebook paper. Only need to write the answer. Answer sheet needs to have your name and class period on right hand corner. Due Friday May 31. Late submissions will not be accepted.

#1 The basketball guarding position and the volleyball serve-receive position are similar in many ways, but in what way are they different? A. They’re the same, except that you try to hit a volleyball and catch a basketball. B. In basketball, your weight is low; but in volleyball you stand up. C. In basketball, one arm usually is up; but in volleyball, both are low. D. In basketball, you’re on your toes; but in volleyball, you’re on your heels. 1

#2 From the following list of skills, what are the similarities? Football pass, softball throw from the outfield, tennis serve, badminton smash. A. B. C. D. There are no similarities; they are discrete skills. All use an overhand-throw pattern All are skills that require height for success. All are defensive skills. 2

#3 Your volleyball team has the following people in the front row: the tallest hitter, the setter & the defensive specialist. Which one should take the second hit? A. B. C. D. The defensive specialist. The hitter. The setter. Hit the ball over the net on the first hit. 3

#4 Regardless of the scenario, some basic principles of self defense should always be kept in mind: A. There is a start, middle and end of every attack: look for the openings. B. Use leverage instead of strength. C. Strike vulnerable areas of your attacker. D. All of the above. 4

#5 In self defense, it is a good idea to step to the outside of the attacker before engaging in steps to release the grip. Why? A. B. C. D. All of the above Moves you away from the attackers other hand Gives you distance from the attacker Uses positional leverage 5

#6 The best time to use a zone defense in soccer is when: A. The opponents are very slow and have weak soccer skills. B. The opponents are too fast to keep up with and can control the ball well. C. You’re goal keeper is playing well. D. You have 2 substitutes to fill in for you. 6

#7 What is the force that causes athletes to take wide turns around the track or baseball bases when they are running fast? A. B. C. D. Balance Agility Inertia Reaction Time 7

#8 In softball, you are having trouble throwing the ball a long distance. Your coach tells you to rotate your hips and shoulders to generate more speed and distance on the throw. What biomechanics principle is your coach referring to? A. B. C. D. Inertia Reaction Time Opposition Rotary Motion 8

#9 Rosa is trying to throw the lacrosse ball for distance. What does she need to do? A. B. C. D. Hands low on the lacrosse stick and full follow-through. Hands near the basket and full follow-through. Hands low and short follow-through. Hands near the basket and a short follow-through. 9

# 10 It’s important when throwing a ball to step forward on the opposite foot (opposition), because that provides: A. Momentum, and it shortens the range of motion. B. Provides opportunity for rotary motion and weight transfer. C. Balance and reaction time. D. Stability and decreased lever length. 10

# 11 A soccer ball stops rolling due to friction because: A. Distance times speed B. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. C. An object in motion remains in motion until acted upon by an outside force. D. Drag increases with the square of the velocity. 11

# 12 Once Satoshi has learned the basic skills in lacrosse, what kind of practice will help him improve each skill and his overall game performance? Practicing each skill: A. B. C. D. On different days to focus only on that one skill. In a full game of lacrosse. Separately and only in isolation. Separately, but in game-like activities. 12

# 13 When multiple body parts work together for a common function (example, cartwheel), this is called: A. B. C. D. Coordination Reaction Time Force Agility 13

# 14 Which of the following is an open skill and requires agility to perform well? A. B. C. D. Basketball free throw. Soccer or basketball dribble. Volleyball serve. Tennis serve. 14

# 15 Why are Headstands and Handstands called Balance Inversions? A. B. C. D. The feet are above the head and the body is moving. The feet are below the head and the body is moving. The feet are above the head and the body is stationary. The feet are below the head and the body is stationary. 15

# 16 What is an advantage of playing man to man defense over zone defense? A. When your team is tired it provides an opportunity for rest. B. When the other team has faster and more skilled players you can steal the ball easier. C. When your team is having trouble figuring out the other team’s inbound play strategies. D. When the other team is slower and/or has weak ball handling skills you can steal the ball more easily. 16

# 17 All of the below are examples of muscular endurance EXCEPT? A. B. C. D. Maximum weight lifted on a bench press. 20 minutes sustained cardio 12 minutes of Insanity Workout 18 curl-ups for the Fitnessgram 17

# 18 Tommy’s grandmother played basketball while growing up and still rides a bike and walks regularly. All of the following are benefits that Tommy’s grandmother could realize from physical activity, except: A. B. C. D. She sleeps better. She has sore muscles. She strengthened her bones to help resist osteoporosis. She has stronger heart and lungs. 18

# 19 As people mature and begin to balance job, family and recreation pursuits, their choice of physical activity typically includes more: A. B. C. D. Highly competitive activities. Large-group activities. Individual and dual activities. Longer games and sports. 19

# 20 To be able to dodge defenders while running fast in games like lacrosse, basketball and team handball, it is important to have which of the skills below: A. Reaction time B. Agility C. Coordination D. All of the above 20

In tumbling, a round-off represents the following sequence: # 21 A. B. C. D. Hand/Land Both Feet Foot/Land Both Hands Hand/Foot/Hand/Foot/Hand 21

# 22 You notice that when you do a handstand your feet tip over and you start to fall down. The nerves in your feet send your mind a message, and you are able to make a correction. Which biomechanics principle is this? A. Rotary Motion B. Proprioception C. Inertia D. Reaction Time 22

# 23 When Karen throws the football, she steps with her left foot and throws with her right hand. Which principle of biomechanics is she displaying? A. B. C. D. Force Inertia Opposition Reaction Time 23

# 24 Sarah is nervous her serve won’t work well in the class volleyball championship game. How will practicing her serve before the big game help her to be successful? A. B. She will feel more confident Her body will have a greater memory of the skill C. She will feel prepared D. All of the above 24

# 25 Alex is having trouble with his forward rolls in tumbling. His teacher tells him to tuck his chin and keep his knees pressed against his chest. What biomechanics principle is this following? A. Rotary Motion B. Reaction Time C. Balance D. Leverage 25

# 26 Marsha wants to remove the unwanted bear hug from a male attacker under her arms that have lifted her off the ground. Which of the below is an example of LEVERAGE that Marsha can use? A. Scream for help. B. Grab his pinky finger and bend it back so he has to let go of the grip on her. C. Do the “spin cycle” and hit the attacker in the face with her elbows. D. Kick the attacker in the knee. 26

Which of the below best describe plyometrics: # 27 A. Putting a stretch on a muscle before a game (example touch your toes). B. Max lifting of weights (example bench press). C. Putting a stretch on a muscle before engaging with force (example box jumps). D. Endurance running (example 400 meter repeats). 27

# 28 Marcia has been a jogger for over 20 years, but has developed arthritis in her knees and needs to find another activity she enjoys. Which activity is the most appropriate replacement for running? A. B. C. D. Cycling Yoga Water aerobics Walking 28

# 29 Your your batting skills have not been going well. You watch a video and notice you are dropping your shoulder before you hit the ball. You go to the batting cages and practice. When you keep your shoulder up it has a certain feel to it and the batting is improving. You learn what it “feels like” to hit the ball well. This is an example of: A. B. C. D. Proprioception Rotary Motion Opposition Inertia 29

# 30 All of the below are appropriate for modifying the game of Lacrosse for 8 year old kids EXCEPT A. B. C. D. Use the same size of field. Use smaller lacrosse sticks Use a larger ball that is soft Make the field smaller 30