Individual Sports for Year 4 Physical Education: Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

What is the name of the area in a swimming pool where swimmers start a race?

Accepted Answer

Starting block

Answer

Diving board

Answer

Slipstream

Answer

Lane line

Question 2

Which of the following is the most efficient swimming stroke for long distances?

Accepted Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Butterfly

Answer

Backstroke

Question 3

What is the name of the track used for running races?

Accepted Answer

Track

Answer

Tarmac

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Court

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule in swimming?

Accepted Answer

Always dive feet first

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Never swim alone

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Stay within the designated swimming area

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Don't swim after a heavy meal

Question 5

What is the name of the person who officiates a tennis match?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

Answer

Judge

Answer

Coach

Question 6

Which athletics event involves running the furthest?

Accepted Answer

Long-distance

Answer

Sprint

Answer

Middle-distance

Answer

Field event

Question 7

How are relay races different from sprint races?

Accepted Answer

Relay races have multiple runners while sprint races only have one.

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Sprint races are longer than relay races.

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Relay races are only run on tracks while sprint races can be run anywhere.

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There's no difference between a relay race and a sprint race.

Question 8

When swimming, which of these is NOT a safety precaution?

Accepted Answer

Hold your breath underwater as long as you can

Answer

Don't swim alone

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Always wear a life jacket

Answer

Swim only in areas designed for swimming

Question 9

Which of these sports involves just one player?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

Answer

Football

Answer

Basketball

Answer

Cricket

Question 10

In swimming, which stroke involves moving your arms in a circular motion above the water to propel yourself forward?

Accepted Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Backstroke

Answer

Butterfly

Question 11

In swimming, freestyle and breaststroke are different strokes. What is the main difference between these two strokes?

Accepted Answer

Freestyle uses a rotational arm movement, while breaststroke uses a wide arm movement

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Breaststroke is faster than freestyle

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Freestyle is more suitable for short distances, while breaststroke is more suitable for long distances

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There is no difference between freestyle and breaststroke

Question 12

Participating in individual games can have many benefits. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit?

Accepted Answer

Becoming part of a team

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Improved coordination

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Increased self-confidence

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Enhanced problem-solving skills

Question 13

When swimming the front crawl, it's important to breathe correctly. How should you breathe during the front crawl?

Accepted Answer

Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth

Answer

Inhale through the mouth, exhale through the nose

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Inhale through both the nose and mouth, exhale through both

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Hold your breath underwater

Question 14

When participating in athletics, safety should always be a priority. Which of the following is NOT an important safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Always compete against others

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Wear appropriate clothing and footwear

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Warm up properly

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Never push yourself beyond your limits

Question 15

On a tennis court, there are different lines that mark the boundaries of the playing area. Which line divides the court in half?

Accepted Answer

Center line

Answer

Baseline

Answer

Service line

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Net cord

Question 16

Which of the following activities is an individual sport?

Accepted Answer

Practicing tennis by yourself

Answer

Playing football with friends

Answer

Competing in a basketball tournament

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Volleyball game at school

Question 17

Which athletic event involves jumping over a bar placed at a certain height?

Accepted Answer

High jump

Answer

100-meter sprint

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Relay race

Question 18

Which swimming stroke involves swimming on your back?

Accepted Answer

Backstroke

Answer

Freestyle stroke

Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Butterfly stroke

Question 19

Which of these athletic events is a running race?

Accepted Answer

100-meter sprint

Answer

Discus throw

Answer

Javelin throw

Answer

High jump

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a basic movement skill for individual sports?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

Running

Answer

Jumping

Answer

Throwing

Question 21

In tennis, what is the overhead shot called?

Accepted Answer

Smash

Answer

Serve

Answer

Forehand

Answer

Backhand

Question 22

Which of these is NOT an advantage of participating in individual sports?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteed success

Answer

Improved fitness

Answer

Enhanced social skills

Answer

Increased confidence

Question 23

In tennis, what is the name of the shot when the player returns the ball before it bounces on their side of the court?

Accepted Answer

Volley

Answer

Lob

Answer

Smash

Answer

Drive

Question 24

In tennis, which of these is NOT a basic skill?

Accepted Answer

Shooting

Answer

Forehand

Answer

Serve

Answer

Backhand

Question 25

In athletics, which event involves jumping over obstacles?

Accepted Answer

Hurdles

Answer

Sprint

Answer

Long jump

Answer

High jump

Question 26

In tennis, why do players serve?

Accepted Answer

To start a point

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To end a point

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To win a game

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To lose a point

Question 27

In swimming, which stroke uses a scissor-like leg movement to move forward?

Accepted Answer

Breaststroke

Answer

Butterfly stroke

Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Backstroke

Question 28

In tennis, what is a 'backhand' stroke used for?

Accepted Answer

Hitting the ball when it's behind you

Answer

Hitting the ball when it's in front of you

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Serving the ball

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Volleying the ball

Question 29

What is the term for the shot hit to return a serve in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Return

Answer

Backhand

Answer

Volley

Answer

Lob

Question 30

Which of these is NOT an event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

Answer

100-meter sprint

Answer

High jump

Answer

Long jump

Question 31

In a sprint race, what is the name of the designated running area for each athlete?

Accepted Answer

Lane

Answer

Track

Answer

Course

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Area

Question 32

Which technique is used to jump higher?

Accepted Answer

Squat jump

Answer

Reach

Answer

Kick

Answer

Pull

Question 33

In individual sports, players develop their own skills and compete against others. Which answer best describes this key aspect?

Accepted Answer

Individual skill development and competition

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Teamwork and cooperation

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Following instructions and rules

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Playing fairly and respectfully

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Dog paddle

Answer

Butterfly

Answer

Backstroke

Answer

Front crawl

Question 35

In athletics, what event involves runners racing over a short distance?

Accepted Answer

Sprint

Answer

Middle-distance

Answer

Long-distance

Answer

Hurdles

Question 36

What is the purpose of using a backhand stroke in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Hit the ball from the left side of your body

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Hit the ball from the right side of your body

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Hit the ball high over the net

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Hit the ball into the corners of the court

Question 37

What is the main role of a referee in an individual sport?

Accepted Answer

Make sure everyone plays fairly and follows the rules

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Show players how to do the skills

Answer

Help injured players

Answer

Tell players what to do

Question 38

In tennis, which of these is NOT a basic skill?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Forehand

Answer

Backhand

Answer

Volley

Question 39

When swimming the front crawl, what should your starting position be?

Accepted Answer

Face in the water, arms stretched forward

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Face above water, arms at sides

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Head out of water, arms waving

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Body submerged, legs kicking vigorously

Question 40

Who officially signals the start of a track and field race?

Accepted Answer

Starter

Answer

Referee

Answer

Umpire

Answer

Coach

Question 41

When holding a tennis racket, which grip should you use?

Accepted Answer

With your thumb pointing forward and a firm grip

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Like holding a hammer, with your palm resting on the handle

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Like holding a pencil, with a relaxed grip

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With the palm of your hand facing the racket strings

Question 42

In tennis, what is the name of the shot used to start a point?

Accepted Answer

Service

Answer

Lob

Answer

Volley

Answer

Forehand

Question 43

What is the main purpose of the starting block in athletics?

Accepted Answer

To ensure a fair start for runners

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To give runners an advantage in speed

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To prevent runners from falling

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To reduce the impact on runners' feet

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a field event in athletics?

Accepted Answer

Sprint

Answer

Long jump

Answer

Shot put

Answer

Discus

Question 45

What is the key difference between a forehand and a backhand stroke in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Forehand is hit in front of the body, while backhand is hit behind the body

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Forehand is hit with an open palm, while backhand is hit with a closed fist

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Forehand is hit on the left side of the body, while backhand is hit on the right side

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Forehand is hit with the dominant hand, while backhand is hit with the non-dominant hand

Question 46

In tennis, which of these is not a basic skill?

Accepted Answer

Kicking

Answer

Forehand

Answer

Backhand

Answer

Volley