Physical Wellbeing & Sport Ethics is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Cardiovascular fitness refers to:
The efficiency of the heart, lungs and circulatory system in supplying oxygen during sustained activity
The maximum force a muscle can produce
The range of motion at a joint
A person's body weight only
Answer: The efficiency of the heart, lungs and circulatory system in supplying oxygen during sustained activity — Cardiovascular fitness refers to the efficiency of the heart, lungs and circulatory system in supplying oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.
Easy
2. Which chemicals released in the brain during exercise are associated with reduced pain perception and improved mood?
Endorphins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Antibodies
Answer: Endorphins — Endorphins are chemicals released in the brain during exercise that are associated with reduced pain perception and improved mood, helping explain the link between physical activity and mental health.
Medium
3. What term describes the range of motion available at a joint or group of joints, typically developed through stretching?
Answer: Flexibility — Flexibility refers to the range of motion available at a joint or group of joints, typically developed and maintained through stretching activities.
