PDHPE Preliminary Practice Exam

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• What role does effective communication play in health and physical education?
• Which term is used for the energy system that supports high-intensity, short-duration exercises like sprinting?
• Which of the following actions demonstrates effective assertiveness?
• Which of the following describes a contraction where the muscle shortens while generating force?
• What term describes the movement of a body from one location to another in a particular direction?
• What term refers to the chemical processes within cells that convert food into energy?
• What defines muscular strength?
• What physiological process does systemic circulation primarily support?
• What term describes an individual attracted to the opposite sex?
• In physics, what is the term used for the push or pull acting on a body?
• What is the primary function of blood in the human body?
• What is the process called that involves a health assessment requiring medical clearance before starting an exercise program?
• What does the term "axis of rotation" refer to?
• What nutrient is a key component of the diet for maintaining optimal immune function?
• What term refers to the wellness of the body and the absence of chronic pain?
• What is associated with the inability to maintain a healthy weight due to psychological factors?
• What is the primary focus of public health campaigns related to drugs?
• Which principle of fitness stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type?
• What type of vessel is mainly involved in transporting oxygenated blood away from the heart?
• What condition is usually caused by sexually transmitted infections and can lead to infertility?
• Which characteristic describes muscular power?
• Which movement occurs when a body and all parts travel the same distance in the same direction and speed?
• What term describes the quantity of angular motion in a body?
• Which term defines the act of communicating needs in a calm and honest manner?
• In physiology, what does the term "displacement" refer to?
• Which term means making others do what one wants through threats and fear?
• What does body composition refer to in humans?
• What is the highest pressure recorded during the contraction of the left ventricle?
• What condition is characterized by an addiction to alcohol?
• Which term describes the ability to combine strength and speed in an explosive action?
• What is the primary physical characteristic measured by a sphygmomanometer?
• Which class of medications is known for its powerful sedative effects?
• Which of the following is a common result of pelvic inflammatory disease?
• What is the primary function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
• Which term refers to a chemical substance in food that nourishes the body in a specific way?
• In the context of stress management, what term refers to a situation that triggers stress responses?
• What is the field of study that focuses on forces and their effects on the human body?
• What aspect of health relates to having a sense of purpose and feeling connected to society?
• Which term refers to the spontaneous discovery of movement?
• What is described as a set of attributes that relate to the ability to perform physical activity?
• What term refers to the ability of muscles to utilize oxygen during exercise?
• What term refers to the physical and psychological responses to a stimulus?
• What occurs when a body travels along a circular path through the same angle and direction?
• Which term refers to the length of the path taken when a body moves from one point to another?
• What is the procedure called that uses rescue breathing and chest compressions to assist someone who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating?
• Which of the following are organic compounds that promote growth and maintain health?
• Which health aspect emphasizes the integration of mental, social, emotional, and physical well-being?
• What term describes anyone who identifies or wants to live as a member of the opposite gender to their birth gender?
• What term refers to the amount of matter in a body?
• Which of the following best illustrates assertive behaviour?
• What is the name of the circulation pathway that describes the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart?
• What phrase best describes the physiological response to prolonged stress or adversity?
• What is the term for the point at which the weight of an object is evenly distributed?
• What condition affects the liver and can lead to cirrhosis?
• What are repetitions in exercise context?
• What does the term momentum refer to in physics?
• Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while producing force?
• What is the defining characteristic of action and reaction forces?
• What does dietary fiber help with in the digestive system?
• What is the classification of drugs that alleviate pain by depressing the central nervous system?
• What is the primary unit of measurement for energy expenditure in physical activity?
• What does muscular hypertrophy relate to?
• What term is used for the vessels that play a key role in the exchange of materials between blood and tissues?
• What develops when a muscle generates force without changing length?
• What document represents a global approach to health promotion by the WHO?
• What are fragments of cells found in blood that are primarily responsible for clotting?
• Which type of exercises involve muscular contractions where tension is created without muscle length change?
• What type of joint allows for multiple directions of movement?
• Which of the following best describes muscular strength?
• What term is used to describe the body's capability to perform physical tasks?
• What is the formula for average speed?
• What is measured by the axis of rotation?
• Which nutrient type is primarily used for energy and includes sugars and starches?
• What term describes the point of attachment of a muscle to the more stationary bone?
• What supports measures aimed at decreasing or eliminating inequity?
• What is described as planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement?
• How is velocity defined in a physics context?
• What protein is responsible for transporting oxygen in red blood cells?
• Which concept recognizes that people have different views based on their social circumstances?
• What term refers to a sense of belonging and feeling valued and supported?
• What term refers to the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood, measured in grams per 100 mL?
• What is plasma primarily composed of?
• Which of the following is a key function of exercise in relation to health?
• Which term describes a person who is romantically attracted to both genders?
• Which force acts away from the center of a rotating body?
• Which term describes the flow of blood from the heart to body tissues and back?
• What are infections spread through blood and bodily fluids called?
• Which illegal substance is derived from the cannabis plant?
• What do we call the framework that impacts how individuals perceive their reality based on social constructs?
• What is a joint that permits limited movement called?
• What term refers to a predetermined pulse rate to be achieved during exercise, expressed as a percentage of MHR?
• Which condition is not typically associated with impaired physical activity?
• What is the term for an irrational fear or hatred of homosexuality?
• Which term refers to non-prescribed drugs such as cocaine and heroin?
• What is defined as the psychological and physiological state of an individual after consuming drugs?
• What is the process of turning something into a commodity for sale known as?
• What describes a muscle that is actively engaged while remaining the same length?
• Which drug category is primarily used to relieve anxiety and promote relaxation?
• What is a commodity?
• Which of the following best describes minerals?
• What does sexual consent refer to?
• Which force keeps an object moving in a circular path?
• Which disease is characterized by inflammation and damage to the liver?
• What is the term for a breath given to a victim who is not breathing?
• How does muscular endurance differ from muscular strength?
• What term describes the rate at which velocity changes over time?
• Which group of nutrients assists in the regulation of body processes?
• What type of compounds consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
• Which of the following best describes connectedness among individuals?
• Which type of assessment evaluates an individual's physical fitness and readiness to begin an exercise program?
• What is a metric expression of the energy value in food?
• Which of the following best describes a type of justice that promotes the rights of marginalized people?
• What term refers to a combination of angular and linear motion?
• Which category of drugs increases the activity of the central nervous system, enhancing feelings and senses?
• What is the concept of knowing one's self in relation to others and society?
• What does social health refer to?
• What is the primary goal of health promotion?
• What term describes the quantity of motion that a body possesses?
• What are medications that are used to relieve pain called?
• What is defined as the ability of muscles to endure physical work for extended periods of time without undue fatigue?
• What is the eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging?
• What are the smallest blood vessels responsible for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients called?
• Which type of exercise is characterized by continuous, low-intensity activity lasting up to an hour or more?
• What concept relates to a person's confidence in expressing their rights and opinions?
• What type of exercise primarily improves cardiovascular endurance?
• Which form of blood sugar provides immediate fuel for working muscles?
• What is the process of people working together to resolve a difference of opinion and reach a common agreement?
• How is average speed mathematically expressed?
• Which of the following accurately describes cardiorespiratory endurance?
• What term is used for an illness that makes it difficult for people to distinguish between the real world and the imaginary world?
• Which system consists of the heart, arteries, blood, and veins, responsible for distributing blood and nutrients throughout the body?
• What condition is identified by a deficiency of red blood cells in the body?
• Which type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
• What strategy aims to reduce the negative effects of drug use on health and society?
• What is the name of the screening test used to detect changes in the cells of the cervix?
• What term describes the lowest pressure recorded in the heart during relaxation and filling?
• What condition occurs when there is not enough iron to produce hemoglobin?
• Which term refers to the movement of a body from one position to another?
• Which of the following best defines entitlements that we all have?
• What is the stored form of fat primarily found in adipose tissue?
• What term describes the range of motion about a joint or the ease of joint movement?
• What term describes the actions we must take and tasks we must do?
• Which category of drugs alters perception of reality?
• What is the primary role of insulin in the human body?
• What does the term "base of support" refer to?
• What type of motion involves movement in a curve around a central point?
• What best describes a muscle's role in movement?
• What is the definition of balance in physical education?
• What term refers to the use of multiple drugs simultaneously?
• What is a dental dam primarily used for?
• What term describes the ability of muscle groups to contract at speed?
• What does 'reaction time' refer to?
• Which instrument is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
• What term describes the process of conveying ideas and information through various means?
• What best describes a collective responsibility to improve community well-being?
• What type of exercise is high intensity and lasts for a short duration, such as sprinting?
• Which term refers to the capacity of individuals to deal effectively with adversity and challenges?
• What is the point of attachment at the movable end of a muscle called?
• In physical fitness, what is the number of repetitions done in succession referred to?
• What is a key indicator of overall physical fitness?
• What are the downward thrusts on the centre of the chest that help stimulate blood flow called?
• What term describes any public act that could incite hatred or severe contempt toward a specific group?
• What term describes the distance covered divided by the time taken to cover that distance?
• What does dietary fiber refer to?
• What is defined as any substance that alters the way the body functions, excluding food, oxygen, and water?
• What does appraisal refer to in the context of movement performance?
• What term describes a joint where no movement is possible?
• Which type of organic compound includes substances that the body cannot synthesize and must obtain from the diet?
• What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
• What term relates to our confidence in being able to carry out a particular task?
• What term is used to describe any movement that results in the expenditure of energy?
• What is the skill called that involves the ability to move the body quickly and precisely from one position to another?
• What is a common effect of depressant drugs on the body?
• What device is used to deliver an electric shock to restart a stopped heart?
• Which term is used for enduring patterns of social relationships?
• What is the primary role of minerals in the body?
• What eating disorder is associated with a progressive loss of appetite leading to weight reduction beyond healthy levels?
• What type of blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
• What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens during movement at a joint?
• Which term refers to a person attracted to the same sex?
• What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while under tension?
• Which type of joint allows maximum movement in the body?
• Which of the following are organic compounds formed from amino acids that are essential for building and repairing body tissue?
• What physical health problem can result from a sedentary lifestyle?
• What is the medical condition characterized by the body's inability to regulate insulin?
• Which term encompasses rape, sexual abuse, sexual molestation, sexual violence, and sexual harassment?
• What is the primary concern of harm minimization strategies?
• What force is directed towards the center of a rotating body?
• Which term describes the forces generated by muscles acting on joints?
• Which of the following statements is a characteristic of chest compressions?
• Which substance in the blood is important for regulating body temperature and delivering nutrients?
• Which approach focuses on empowering individuals to improve their health?
• What capacity allows one to express emotions and adapt to demands while functioning productively?
• Which of the following is considered an illicit drug?
• Which term refers to equal and opposite forces exerted in response to applied forces?
• Which of the following substances is crucial for facilitating biochemical reactions in the body?
• What does discrimination refer to in a social context?
• Which physical ability is often improved by agility training?
• What condition is characterized by bones becoming brittle due to a lack of mineral content?
• What is the primary role of proteins in the body?
• What component is primarily responsible for energy storage in the body?