TOPIC 6.1.

Motor Fitness Test – 50 m Standing Start, 600 m Run/Walk, Sit & Reach,
Partial Curl up, Push ups (boys), Modified Push-ups (girls), Standing Broad Jump,
Agility- 4x10 m Shuttle Run
1. 50 m standing start helps in measuring :
(a) Balance (b) Speed
(c) Endurance (d) Agility
2. Standing Broad Jump helps in measuring :
(a) Agility (b) Power
(c) back strength (d) dynamic balance
3. Partial curl up is to test :
(a) agility and speed
(b) leg strength and endurance
(c) abdominal strength and endurance
(d) upper body strength and endurance
4. Sit and reach test measures :
(a) endurance (b) flexibility
(c) strength (d) speed
5. In order to test endurance of young boys and girls of 9-17 age group, the physical educators
would often use :
(a) 600 m Run and Walk Test (b) Cooper’s 12-minute run and walk test
(c) 1500 m race (d) Half Marathon race
6. In order to measure abdominal strength, the physical educators would often use :
(a) Push ups
(b) Sit and reach
(c) Partial Curl ups Your Answer
(d) 50 m standing Run 1.
7. Which of the following tests is best to measure speed and agility ?
2.
(a) Cooper’s 12-minute run and walk test
(b) 1500m race 3.
(c) Half Marathon race 4.
(d) 4×10 m Shuttle run 5.
8. Partial curl up test is used to measure :
6.
(a) the explosive power of legs
(b) agility and speed 7.
(c) abdominal muscular strength 8.
(d) none of the above
 9. Speed and agility is measured by :
(a) Modified push up (Girls) (b)4 × 10 m Shuttle Run
(c) Standing Broad Jump (d)Sit and Reach
10. In which of the following test do we require wooden blocks ?
(a) 4 × 10 m Shuttle Run (b)Partial Curl up
(c) 50 m Standing Start (d)None of these
11. A very simple method of measuring Upper-body endurance included in motor fitness is :
(a) Cricket ball throw for distance (b)4 x 10m Shuttle Run
(c) Push-ups and modified push-ups (d)None of these
12. Partial curl up test is used to measure :
(a) Body strength as a whole
(b) Abdominal strength and endurance
(c) Back strength, speed and flexibility
(d) None of these
13. Sit and Reach Test measures :
(a) Shoulder flexibility
(b) Hyper extension of the back
(c) Flexibility of Flower back and Hamstring
(d) Abdominal strength
14. 600 m Run / Walk test is used to measure :
(a) Strength Endurance (b) Endurance and aerobic fitness
(c) Speed and acceleration (d) None of the above
15. Modified Push-up test is used to measure :
Your Answer
(a) Abdominal strength (b) Leg strength
(c) Arm and shoulder strength for boys 9.
(d) Upper body endurance of girls 10.
16. Which of the following tests is used to endurance & aerobic fitness ?
11.
(a) 600 m run / walk test
(b) 1600 m race 12.
(c) Half Marathon race 13.
(d) None of these
17. In Motor Fitness Test, agility is measured by the :
14.
(a) 4 × 10 m Shuttle Run (b) 50 m Standing Start 15.
(c) 10 m Shuttle Run (d) 100 m Shuttle Run
16.
18. 50 m Standing Start Test is used to measure :
(a) Aerobic fitness (b) Upper body strength 17.
(c) Leg strength (d) Speed and acceleration 18.
19. In the Standing Broad Jump, when the athletes land on the feet after jumping, the achievement
is measured as the distance between the ................... and the .................... .
(a) standing position, toe of the foot (b)take off line, heel of the foot
(c) take off line, toe of the foot (d)None of the above
20. In the 4 × 10 meters Shuttle Run, the total distance run by the athlete is :
(a) 40 meters (b)10 meters
(c) 20 meters (d)None of these
21. How many test items are there in motor fitness test ?
(a) Five (b)Nine
Your Answer
(c) Seven (d)Four
22. Which of the following tests is used to measure the explosive power 19.
of legs ? 20.
(a) Zig Zag Test (b)Medicine Ball Throw 21.
(c) Standing Broad Jump (d)None of the above
23. Which of the following is the best test to measure acceleration speed ?
22.
(a) 50m standing start (b)Partial curl up 23.
(c) 10m Shuttle Run (d)Push-ups

TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport

Test
1. Who developed Harvard Step Test ?
(a) Dr. Harold M. Barrow (b)Lucien Brouha and his associates
(c) Dr. Hans Kraus & Dr. Sonja Weber (d)Dr. Ken H. Cooper
2. Harvard Step Test is used to measure :
(a) Agility (b)Aerobic Fitness
(c) Back strength (d)Dynamic balance
3. The test duration for the Harvard fitness test is :
(a) 3 minutes (b) 4 minutes
(c) 5 minutes (d) 6 minutes
Your Answer
4. In Harvard Step Test, the athlete warms up for ........... minutes : 1.
(a) 2 (b) 5 2.
(c) 7 (d) 10
5. Height of stable box used in the Harvard Step Test is : 3.
(a) 1 metre for men and half metre for women 4.
(b) 20 inches for men and 16 inches for women
(c) 16 inches for men and 12 inches for women
5.
(d) None of these
 6. In the short form of Harvard Step Test, the heart rate is counted between :
(a) 2 to 2.5 min. (b) 2.5 to 3 min.
(c) 1 to 1.5 min. (d) 1.5 to 2 min.
7. Purpose of Rockport One Mile Test is to measure :
(a) Speed (b) Cardiovascular endurance
(c) Anaerobic endurance (d) Agility
8. Distance covered in Rockport Test is :
(a) 2 miles (b) One kilometer
(c) One mile (d) 3 miles
9. Which parameter is not required in the calculation of Rockport one mile test ?
(a) Body Weight (b) Age
(c) Gender (d) Height
10. The height of the bench in Harvard Step Test (for boys) is :
(a) 15 inches (b) 20 inches
(c) 24 inches (d) 30 inches
11. Rockport Test is also called :
(a) 1 kilometer Running Test (b) 1 minute Running Test
(c) 1 Mile Test (d) None of the above
12. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Harvard Step Test used for measuring
cardiovascular fitness ?
(a) It requires minimum amount of equipments
(b) It is very easy for highly fit people
(c) It is simple to conduct Your Answer
(d) None of the above 6.
13. Which of the following is very good value of VO2 max of men in the 7.
age group of 45-49 years ?
(a) 44 – 48 (b) >48
8.
(c) 47 – 51 (d) >51 9.
14. If a woman in the age group 60-65 years gets a score of greater than
10.
30 in Harvard Step Test, then her physical condition is termed as .......
(a) Excellent (b) Good 11.
(c) Very Good (d) Poor 12.
15. Rockport one mile test is ................ .
13.
(a) Aerobic fitness test for people of all the ages
(b) Anaerobic fitness test for high power athletes 14.
(c) Endurance test for Senior citizens
15
(d) None of the above
16. The Harvard Step test was initially designed for :
(a) School students (b) College students
(c) Country youth (d) Top sports students
17. In the long form of Harvard Step Test, the heart rate is counted between :
(a) 2 – 2.5 min (b) 2.5 – 3 min
(c) 1 – 1.5 min (d) 1.5 – 2 min
18. Harvard Step Test was developed in :
(a) 1923 (b) 1933
(c) 1943 (d) 1953
19. Which of the following is not required to determine VO2 max of a person ?
(a) Weight (b) Name
(c) Age (d) None of these
20. Rockport walk test is used to measure :
(a) Speed (b) Dynamic balance
(c) Back strength (d) Cardiovascular Endurance Your Answer
21. The Rockport walking test was developed in : 16.
(a) 1986 (b) 1985
17.
(c) 1984 (d) 1983
22. The Rockport walking test was developed at the university of : 18.
(a) Michigan (b) Massachusetts at Amherst 19.
(c) Boston (d) Miami, Florida
23. The fitness index score in the range 55.0 to 64.9 in the Harvard Step 20.
test, for males is termed as : 21.
(a) Poor (b) Average
22.
(c) Below average (d) Good
24. The value placed for Male in VO2 max formula is : 23.
(a) 1 (b) 0
24.
(c) 0.85 (d) 0.72

TOPIC 6.3. Computation of FITNESS index :

1. Formula for Fitness Index (short term) in Harvard Step Test is :
100  Test duration in seconds
(a) 5.5  Pulse count between 1 and 1.5 minutes

Test duration in sec onds  100

(b) 2  Sum of 3 Pulse counts after exercise

100  Test duration in minutes

(c) 5.5  Pulse count between 1 and 1.5 minutes
 100  Test duration in seconds
(d) 5.5  Pulse count between 2  2.5minutes after exercise

2. Formula used for Fitness Index (long term) in Harvard Step Test is :
Test duration in m inutes  100
(a) 2  sum of 3 pulse counts after exercise

Test duration in sec onds

(b) 2  sum of 2 pulse counts after exercise

300  Test duration in seconds Your Answer

(c) 2  sum of 2 pulse counts after exercise
1.
Test duration in seconds  100 2.
(d) 2  sum of 3 heart beats in the recovery period

TOPIC 6.4. Rikli and Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test

1. Senior citizen fitness test was developed by :
(a) Dr. Harold M. Barrow
(b) Lucien Brouha and his associates
(c) Dr. Hans Kraus & Dr. Sonja Weber
(d) Dr. Roberta Rikli & Dr. Jessie Jones
2. Senior citizen fitness test was developed at :
(a) Fullerton University (b)Cambridge University
(c) Columbia University (d)Oxford University
3. This test is also known as Fullerton Functional Test of senior citizens :
(a) Harvard Step Test (b)Rockport Test
(c) Senior citizen fitness test (d)Kraus Weber test
4. Which test item is used to measure Lower Body Flexibility ?
(a) Chair Stand Test (b)Arm Curl Test
(c) Chair Sit & Reach Test (d)Six Minute Walk Test
5. If you want to measure Aerobic Endurance of a senior citizen,
Your Answer
which test would you use : 1.
(a) Eight Foot Up & Go Test (b)Six Minute Walk Test 2.
(c) Back-Scratch Test (d)Chair Stand Test
6. Which is not an item of Rikli and Jones Test ? 3.
(a) 8 Foot Up and Go (b) Sit and Reach test 4.
(c) 6 Minute Walk Test (d) Arms Curl Test
7. What is the weight of dumbbell for men in arm curl of Rikli and 5.
Jones Test ? 6.
(a) 5 pounds (b) 6 pounds
(c) 8 pounds (d) 10 pounds 7.
 8. Rikli and Jones Test is meant for :
(a) Evaluation of functional fitness performance of senior citizens
(b) Children’s Fitness
(c) Senior Citizens (men) fitness
(d) None of the above
9. Senior Citizen Fitness Test was introduced by :
(a) Dr. Roberta and Dr. Jessie John (b)Dr. Harold M. Barrow
(c) Lucien Brouha (d)Johnson and Johnson
10. Dr. Roberta and Jessie Jones belonged to ..................... university :
(a) Oxford (b)Fullerton
(c) Michigan (d)None of the above
11. Which of the following parameter is not a part of Rikli and Jones Test ?
(a) 8 Feet up and go Test (b)Chair Stand Test
(c) Medicine Ball Throw Test (d)Chair Sit and Reach Test
12. The Senior Citizen Test manual consists of :
(a) 4 Test items (b)6 Test items
(c) 5 Test items (d)3 Test items
13. Which test would you suggest for your grandmother to test her lower body flexibility ?
(a) Chair Sit and Reach Test (b)Harvard Step Test
(c) Arm Curl Test (d)Back Scratch Test
14. The chair stand test for senior citizens is used to measure :
Your Answer
(a) Strength of upper body (b)Strength of lower body
8.
(c) both (a) and (b) (d)Shoulder strength
15. In the Eight Foot Up and Go test for senior citizens, the distance 9.
covered is :
10.
(a) 4 Feet (b)12 Feet
(c) 10 Feet (d)16 Feet 11.
16. Back Scratch Test is used to measure : 12.
(a) Shoulder strength (b)Lower body flexibility
13.
(c) Upper body strength (d)Upper body flexibility
17. Which test is used to measure the aerobic endurance (fitness) of a 14.
senior citizen ? 15.
(a) 8 Feet up and Go test (b)Chair stand test
(c) Six minute walk test (d)Arm curl test 16.
18. Chair Sit and Reach Test is used to measure : 17.
(a) Upper body flexibility (b)Agility
18.
(c) Lower body flexibility (d)None of the above
19. In Back Scratch Test, body position is :
(a) Standing (b) Sitting on the floor
(c) Sitting on a chair (d) Both (a) and (c)
20. Rikli and Jones Senior citizen test was developed in :
(a) 1990 (b) 2000
(c) 2001 (d) 2002
21. Which of the following is assessed by eight foot up and go test ?
(a) Endurance (b) Walking speed, balance and agility
(c) Lower body flexibility (d) Upper body strength
22. Who developed Fullerton Functional Test for senior citizens ?
(a) Brouha and others (b) Johnson and Johnson
(c) Rikli and Johnson (d) Rikli and Jones
23. Which one of the following tests is used to assess the coordination
and agility of senior citizens ? Your Answer
(a) Six-minute walk test 19.
(b) Eight-foot up and go test 20.
(c) Arm curl test
(d) Chair stand test 21.
24. Which one of the following tests is also known as Fullerton Functional 22.
Test of Senior Citizens ?
(a) Cardiovascular Fitness Test
23.
(b) Rockport One Mile Test 24.
(c) Harvard Step Test
(d) Senior Citizen Fitness Test

TOPIC 6.1. Motor Fitness Test – 50 m Standing Start, 600 m Run/Walk, Sit & Reach,
Partial Curl up, Push ups (boys), Modified Push-ups (girls), Standing Broad Jump,
Agility- 4x10 m Shuttle Run
1. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

LIST – I LIST – II
(i) 50 m standing start 1. Endurance and aerobic fitness
(ii) 600 m Run/walk 2. Abdominal strength and endurance
(iii) Sit and Reach 3. Acceleration and speed
(iv) Partial Curl Up 4. Flexibility of lower back
 Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 4 2 1 3
Your Answer
1.
2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Push Ups 1. Speed and agility
(ii) Standing Jump 2. Boys
(iii) 4 × 10 m Shuttle Run 3. Girls
(iv) Modified Push Ups 4. Power of leg muscles

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 4 3
(d) 3 1 2 4

Your Answer
2.
TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport
Test
1. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Harvard Step Test 1. 1943
(ii) Cardiovascular endurance 2. ml kg-1 min-1
(iii) Rockport Walk Test 3. Aerobic fitness
(iv) Unit of VO2 max 4. To measure VO2 max
 Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 2 3 1

Your Answer
1.

TOPIC 6.3. Computation of FITNESS index :

1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Poor fitness Index 1. <50
Score for Males
(ii) Poor fitness Index 2. >90
Score for Females
(iii) Excellent Fitness Index 3. >86
Score for Males
(iv) Excellent Fitness Index 4. <55
Score for Females

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 1 3 4 2
(b) 3 2 1 4
(c) 4 1 2 3
(d) 2 4 3 1

Your Answer
1.
TOPIC 6.4. Rikli and Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test
1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Arm Curl Test 1. Aerobic endurance
(ii) Chair Stand Test 2. Agility
(iii) Eight Foot Up and Go Test 3. Lower body strength
(iv) Six Minute Walk Test 4. Upper body strength

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 3 4 1 2

Your Answer
1.
2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Arm Curl Test 1. Lower body flexibility
(ii) Chair Sit and Reach Test 2. Upper body flexibility
(iii) Back Scratch Test 3. Aerobic endurance
(iv) Six Minute Walk Test 4. Upper body strength

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 2 2 1 4
(c) 1 4 3 2
(d) 3 2 4 1

Your Answer
2.
3. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :

LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Senior Citizen Fitness Test 1. Speed, agility and balance
(ii) To Stretch the Lower Body 2. Fullerton Functional Test
as far as possible
(iii) Eight Foot up and Go Test 3. 1963
(iv) 6-Minute Walk Test 4. Chair Sit and Reach Test

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 1 3 2 4
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 4 1 3 2

Your Answer
3.

TOPIC 6.1. Motor Fitness Test – 50 m Standing Start, 600 m Run/Walk, Sit & Reach,
Partial Curl up, Push ups (boys), Modified Push-ups (girls), Standing Broad Jump,
Agility- 4x10 m Shuttle Run
Q.1.Reena wants to undertake a series of physical activities to check her fitness but is unable to do
push ups even with the support of her knees. Her sports teacher advised her to prepare herself
by properly warming up before attempting any exercise and understood that this was only one
of the seven tests she needed to undertake.
1. The name of the test being undertaken by Reena is :
(a) General Motor Fitness (b) Motor Fitness Test
(c) Rikli & Jones Senior Citizen Test (d) None of these
2. A very simple method of measuring upper body endurance for girls generally included in
this test is :
Your Answer
(a) Cricket Ball Throw (b) Harvard Step Test
(c) Modified Push ups (d) Push ups 1.
3. In 4 × 10 meter Shuttle Run test, the total distance run by Reena is : 2.
(a) 40 meter (b) 20 meter 3.
(c) 10 meter (d) 40 km
TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport
Test
Q.1.The Harvard Step test is a test of aerobic fitness, developed by Brouha and his associates (1943)
for the purpose of measuring physical fitness for work and the ability to recover from work in
the Harvard Fatigue Laboratories during WW II for college students. It was a very simple and
promising field test for measuring cardiovascular endurance of human beings by using easily
available and inexpensive equipment. There are many other variations of step tests too.
1. Harvard step test was developed by :
(a) Harvard and his associates (b) Brouha and his associates
(c) Roberta Rikli (d) None of the above
2. Harvard step test was developed in :
(a) 1943 (b) 1945
(c) 1948 (d) 1949
3. Harvard step test is used to measure :
(a) Speed and balance (b) Speed and agility
(c) Cardiovascular endurance (d) None of these
4. Harvard step test was developed for measuring : Your Answer
(a) Physical fitness for work 1.
(b) Physical fitness to recover from work
(c) Both (a) as well as (b) 2.
(d) None of the above 3.
5. Harvard step test was developed to measure the physical
fitness of : 4.
(a) Senior citizens (b) College students 5.
(c) School students (d) None of these

TOPIC 6.4. Rikli and Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test

Q.1.Sunny went to an old age home on the occasion of his birthday. At that time all the inmates of
the home had assembled at one place. When he enquired, they told him that they have to
undergo a physical fitness test.
1. Which of the following is a part of senior citizen fitness test :
(a) Push ups (b) Standing Broad jump
(c) Zig Zag run (d) Eight foot up and go test
2. Chair stand test is used for measuring the :
Your Answer
(a) Lower body strength (b) Upper body strength
(c) Aerobic fitness (d) Anaerobic fitness 1.
3. The weight of dumbbells in Arm Curl test for men is : 2.
(a) 5 pounds (b) 4 pounds 3.
(c) 8 pounds (d) 10 pounds
Q.2.The sports Minister, has launched many sports schemes in India. One of the best schemes is
Khelo India. The father of one of the students approached the physical education teacher and
asked him about their fitness level. The physical education teacher replied that Khelo India
consisted of physical fitness tests for school children and they were analysing students’ fitness
through these tests.
1. Which of the following tests is the best to measure Lower body flexibility ?
(a) Harvard Step Test (b) Sit and Reach Test
(c) Barrow Fitness Test (d) General Fitness Test
2. Rikli and Jones test is conducted on :
(a) Children (b) Adults Your Answer
(c) Adolescent (d) Senior Citizens 1.
3. Which method should he follow to improve the jump ? 2.
(a) Flexibility (b) Explosive power
3.
(c) Push-ups (d) Shuttle run
Q.3.Manpreet was asked to perform Harvard Step Test by his PT teacher to check his cardiovascular
endurance and fitness. Before performing test, he was also given 10 minutes to warm up and
then he was asked to perform the test.
1. The height of the box used by boys in Harvard Step Test is :
(a) 16 inch (b) 18 inch
(c) 20 inch (d) 22 inch
2. Harvard Step Test is used to measure :
Your Answer
(a) Agility (b) Aerobic fitness
(c) Back strength (d) Dynamic Balance 1.
3. When was Harvard step test developed ? 2.
(a) 1940 (b) 1941
3.
(c) 1943 (d) 1942
Q.4.A group of senior citizens approaches an instructor to test and measure their fitness level. The
instructor explains to them that they would have to undergo a series of simple tests.
1. What are these tests known as ?
(a) Rockport test (b) Harvard step test
(c) Barrow test (d) Rikli and Jones test
2. How many tests are required to be performed by these senior citizens ?
(a) Six (b) Nine
(c) Eight (d) Seven
3. Senior Citizen Fitness Test was developed by : Your Answer
(a) Dr. Roberta Rikli and Dr. Jessie Jones 1.
(b) Dr. Harold M. Barrow 2.
(c) Lucien Brouha
3.
(d) Johnson and Johnson
Q.5.Rajesh saw his grand mother bending forward to find her pen that had slipped out of her hand.
She was unable to bend enough to look for the pen but Rajesh easily bent under the bed,
located the pen.
1. What problem does Rajesh grandmother is likely to have ?
(a) Less lower body strength
(b) Less upper body strength
(c) Less lower body flexibility
(d) Less balancing ability
2. What test can be done to determine her problem ? Your Answer
(a) Chair Sit and Reach Test (b) Sit and Reach Test 1.
(c) Arm Curl Test (d) Chair Stand Test
2.
3. Which test-item is not a part of Senior Citizen Test ?
(a) 8 Foot Up and Go test (b) Chair Stand Test 3.
(c) Medicine Ball Throw (d) Chair Sit and Reach Test
Q.6. Harman, Manu and Ram are engaged in regular fitness activity. Ram runs for an hour every day,
Harman goes to the Gym for a workout every day and Manu, who is a national level Hockey
player, does two hours of vigorous physical fitness every day. They often discuss various aspects
of their daily physical routine. Today, their discussion turned into an argument, with each claiming
that he was fitter than the others. They meet their physical education teacher and he suggests
all the three to undergo a fitness test to determine their physical abilities. All agree and the
teacher administers a few tests. Their results are given below :
Test Harman’s Score Manu’s Score Ram’s Score
50 m Standing Start 7.1 seconds 6.4 seconds 6.9 seconds
600 m Run/ Walk 2.14 minutes 1.40 minute 1.41 minute
Sit and Reach 40’ 42’ 39’
Partial Curl Up 29 27 18
Push Ups 22 19 13
4x 10 m Shuttle Run 7.0 7.3 8.2
Standing Broad Jump 7’2” 7’8” 7’4”
Zig Zag Run 29.2 21.6 24.1
Medicine Ball Put 56 feet 55 feet 32 feet
Harvard Step Test Index 56 89 79
1. Which of the three friends had an ‘average’ score in Harvard Step Test ?
(a) Ram (b) Harman
(c) Manu (c) None of them
2. Who has better explosive power of legs among the three friends ?
(a) Harman (b) Manu
(c) Ram (c) None of them
 3. 4x10 m Shuttle run was conducted for assessment of which of Your Answer
the following ability of all the three friends ?
(a) Agility (b) Aerobic endurance 1.
(c) Endurance (d) Flexibility 2.
3.

TOPIC 6.1. Motor Fitness Test – 50 m Standing Start, 600 m Run/Walk, Sit & Reach,
Partial Curl up, Push ups (boys), Modified Push-ups (girls), Standing Broad Jump,
Agility- 4x10 m Shuttle Run
1. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In physical education and sports, use of test and measurement is important.
Reason (R) : Measurement is a process by which the level of performance, fitness, ability,
knowledge, personality and skills are measured with the help of various standard tests.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : There is a great need for test and measurement in sports and physical education.
Reason (R) : On the basis of measurement, an individual is selected for sports and physical
activity programmes.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A test is valid if it measures what it sets out to measure.
Reason (R) : A test for upper body strength can measure leg strength.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Your Answer
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 1.
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. 2.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. 3.
4. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Sit and Reach Test is used to measure abdominal strength and endurance.
Reason (R) : In this test, hands should remain at the same level.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. Your Answer
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. 4.
5. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Lower body strength is very important.
Reason (R) : It helps us in performing our daily activities.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. Your Answer
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. 5.
TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport
Test
1. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the liver to supply oxygen.
Reason (R) : This fitness is essential for us to perform aerobic activities.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Harvard step test was developed by Dr. Roberta.
Reason (R) : This test assesses the functional fitness of senior citizens.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Your Answer
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
1.
2.
TOPIC 6.4. Rikli and Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test
1. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The purpose of Chair Stand Test is to measure the lower body strength.
Reason (R) : This strength is required for maintaining balance so that the senior citizen does not
fall.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The ability of a person to pick up things depends upon his upper body strength.
Reason (R) : The upper body strength of a senior citizen is measured by Back Scratch Test.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : 6 minute walk test measures aerobic fitness of senior citizens.
Reason (R) : The objective of this test is to walk maximum distance in 6 minutes.
In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Your Answer
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
1.
2.
3.
TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport
Test
Q.1. Given Below is the Harvard Step Test data of males in a residential complex :

Fitness Index Score:

1st Qtr- <55 2nd Qtr- 55-64.9 3rd Qtr- 65-79.9
4th Qtr- 80-90 5th Qtr- >90
On the basis of the above data; answer the following questions :
1. In which category of fitness index score does the least male population falls into ?
(a) Excellent (b) Good/ Above Average
(c) Average (d) Below Average
2. The category related to Excellent fitness index score is :
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
3. The percentage of the people having poor fitness index score Your Answer
is : 1.
(a) 11% (b) 33% 2.
(c) 6% (d) 22% 3.
TOPIC 6.1. Motor Fitness Test – 50 m Standing Start, 600 m Run/Walk, Sit & Reach,
Partial Curl up, Push ups (boys), Modified Push-ups (girls), Standing Broad Jump,
Agility- 4x10 m Shuttle Run
Q.1. Which of the following figure represents Sit and Reach Test ?

(i) (ii) (iii)

(a) (i) (b) (ii)
Your Answer
(c) (iii) (d) None of these
1.
Q.2. Which of the following picture represents Partial Curl Up Test ?

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Your Answer
2.
TOPIC 6.2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test /Rockport
Test
Q.1. Look at the pictures given below and answer the following questions :

1. Both the tests shown in the picture are conducted to check ................... fitness.
(a) Cardiovascular (b) Respiratory
(c) Muscular (d) Skeletal
2. The height of the bench used in the first picture is ................... cm for women.
(a) 45 (b) 40
(c) 50 (d) 55
3. The test shown in the first picture was developed by :
(a) Coubertin (b) James Your Answer
(c) Sheldon (d) Brouha 1.
4. The test shown in the second picture is : 2.
(a) Rikli & Jones test (b) Harvard step test
(c) Rockport test (d) Barrow test 3.
5. How many times pulse rates are taken to estimate the fitness level ? 4.
(a) 5 (b) 2
5.
(c) 3 (d) 4

Q.2. The figure given below represents the ......................... test.

Your Answer
(a) Standing Broad Jump (b) Harvard Step
(c) Zig Zag Run (d) None of these 2.
TOPIC 6.4. Rikli and Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test
Read the following and answer the questions given below :
Q.1. Mr. Gurpreet, aged 65 years worked as a civil engineer in a construction company. As a part
of his job, he had to walk and climb a lot. After his retirement, he settled with his son spending
time with his grandchildren. These days, he is experiencing difficulty in doing certain chores
which involve physical movement.

1. Which of the following tests would you recommend to check Mr. Gurpreet’s fitness ?
(a) Harvard step test (b) Rock port test
(c) AAHPER test (d) Rikli and jones test
2. The number of tests in the fitness test prescribed for Mr. Gurpreet is :
(a) 8 (b) 6
(c) 5 (d) 4
3. Chair sit & reach test is done to check ................... .
(a) Agility (b) Speed
(c) Flexibility (d) Strength
4. Pick the odd one out :
Your Answer
(a) Arm curl test (b) Chair stand test 1.
(c) Partial curl up (d) 6 min walk test 2.
5. The 8 foot up and go test, as shown in the picture is performed to 3.
assess ................ .
4.
(a) Strength (b) Endurance
(c) Speed (d) Agility 5.

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