9th Grade Assessment
9th Grade Assessment
9th Grade Assessment
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NYS AHPERD Sample SLO <strong>Assessment</strong><br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: 9<br />
In the space provided, write the letter corresponding to the fitness component that best<br />
matches the definition below.<br />
Definition Fitness Component<br />
1. ____ The ability of the heart, blood vessels, A. Muscular Strength<br />
blood, and respiratory system to supply fuel,<br />
especially oxygen, to the muscles. B. Flexibility<br />
2. ___ The relative percentage of muscle, fat, C. Muscular Endurance<br />
bone, and other tissues of which the body is<br />
composed. D. Body Composition<br />
3. ___The range of motion around a joint. E. Cardiovascular<br />
Endurance<br />
4. ___ The ability to exert an external force<br />
or lift a heavy weight.<br />
5. ___ The ability of the muscles to repeatedly<br />
exert themselves.<br />
Read each of the questions below. From the choices provided for each question, select<br />
the letter that corresponds to the best response.<br />
6. Which of the following exercises and desired outcomes best illustrates the principle of<br />
specificity?<br />
A. Push-ups to gain flexibility<br />
B. Pull-ups to decrease body fat<br />
C. Bicep curls to increase muscular strength in biceps<br />
D. Repetitions of heavy weights to increase muscular endurance<br />
7. The warm up phase of a workout will:<br />
A. Prevent injuries<br />
B. Increase body temperature<br />
C. Stretch large body muscles to increase elasticity<br />
D. All of the above
8. Carmen, after years of a sedentary lifestyle, wants to start an exercise program.<br />
Which of the following routines represents the safest form of exercise that Carmen<br />
should carry out at the start of her program?<br />
A. Vigorous aerobic dance three times a week<br />
B. Brisk walking for thirty minutes every other day<br />
C. Running three to five miles every other day<br />
D. Swimming for one hour five times a week<br />
9. Which of the following stretching programs would best maintain or improve the overall<br />
flexibility of a student?<br />
A. Fifty to sixty minutes, once a week<br />
B. Twenty to thirty minutes, once a week<br />
C. Five to ten minutes, three days a week<br />
D.Fifteen to thirty minutes, daily<br />
10. Maria takes a push-up test to measure her upper body muscular endurance. Which<br />
of the following explanations describes why it is important for Maria to follow the exact<br />
directions or protocol when performing a push-up test?<br />
A. So that Maria will receive a true measurement of her ability.<br />
B. So that Maria will receive the highest score possible.<br />
C. So that Maria will improve her aerobic capacity.<br />
D. D. So that Maria will improve her flexibility.<br />
11. Which of the following groups of leisure activities best promotes cardiorespiratory<br />
fitness?<br />
A. Bowling, darts, fishing<br />
B. Woodworking, pottery, sewing<br />
C. Archery, knitting, photography<br />
D. Hiking, canoeing, in-line skating<br />
12. Fernando knows that there is a process that must be followed when setting fitness<br />
goals. Which of the following factors is least important for Fernando to consider when<br />
he set his fitness goals?<br />
A. His goals must be specific.<br />
B. His progress must be measurable.<br />
C. His plan must include specific action steps.<br />
D. His goals must be the same as his partner.<br />
13. Which of the following long-term benefits may result from including resistance<br />
training or weight-bearing aerobic activities in a fitness plan?<br />
A. Aerobic capacity will be increased.<br />
B. Osteoporosis will be prevented.<br />
C. Diabetes will be prevented.<br />
D. Flexibility will be increased.
14. Andre wants to set fitness goals for himself. Which of the following pieces of<br />
information is essential for Andre to know before he can set personal fitness goals?<br />
A. His past level of fitness<br />
B. His current level of fitness<br />
C. The fitness level of his friends<br />
D. The fitness level of the parents<br />
Match each performance event to its health-related fitness component.<br />
_____ 15. Aerobic Capacity A. Flexibility<br />
_____ 16. Push up test B. Muscular Strength<br />
_____ 17. Curl up test C. Muscular Endurance<br />
_____ 18. Sit and Reach D. Body Composition<br />
_____ 19. Body Mass Index E. Cardiovascular Fitness<br />
Next to each muscle, write the letter or letters corresponding to the exercise or<br />
exercises that strengthen that muscle. An exercise can be used in more than one<br />
answer.<br />
Muscle Exercise<br />
1. Biceps ____ A. Dumbell Rows<br />
2. Triceps____ B. Upright Rows<br />
3. Deltoid____ C. Squats<br />
4. Trapezius____ D. Biceps Curls<br />
5. Quadriceps____ E. Leg Press<br />
6. Hamstrings____ F. Triceps Kickback<br />
7. Gluteus Maximus____ G. Crunches<br />
8. Pectoralis Major____ H. Shoulder Press<br />
9. Rhomboid____ I. Shoulder Fly<br />
10. Latissimus Dorsi____ J. Triceps Pulldown<br />
11. Abdominals______ K. Push Ups<br />
L. Back Extensions
1. E<br />
2. D<br />
3. B<br />
4. A<br />
5. C<br />
6. C<br />
7. D<br />
8. B<br />
9. D<br />
10. A<br />
11. D<br />
12. D<br />
13. B<br />
14. B<br />
15. E<br />
16. B<br />
17. C<br />
18. A<br />
19. D<br />
Matching:<br />
1. D<br />
2. J,F<br />
3. H,I<br />
4. B,K<br />
5. C,E<br />
6. C,E<br />
7. C,E<br />
8. K,M<br />
9. B,K<br />
10. A,L<br />
11. G,N<br />
NYS AHPERD Sample SLO <strong>Assessment</strong><br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: 9<br />
Answer Key