9th Grade Assessment

NYS AHPERD Sample SLO Assessment
Grade: 9
In the space provided, write the letter corresponding to the fitness component that best
matches the definition below.
Definition Fitness Component
1. ____ The ability of the heart, blood vessels, A. Muscular Strength
blood, and respiratory system to supply fuel,
especially oxygen, to the muscles. B. Flexibility
2. ___ The relative percentage of muscle, fat, C. Muscular Endurance
bone, and other tissues of which the body is
composed. D. Body Composition
3. ___The range of motion around a joint. E. Cardiovascular
Endurance
4. ___ The ability to exert an external force
or lift a heavy weight.
5. ___ The ability of the muscles to repeatedly
exert themselves.
Read each of the questions below. From the choices provided for each question, select
the letter that corresponds to the best response.
6. Which of the following exercises and desired outcomes best illustrates the principle of
specificity?
A. Push-ups to gain flexibility
B. Pull-ups to decrease body fat
C. Bicep curls to increase muscular strength in biceps
D. Repetitions of heavy weights to increase muscular endurance
7. The warm up phase of a workout will:
A. Prevent injuries
B. Increase body temperature
C. Stretch large body muscles to increase elasticity
D. All of the above

8. Carmen, after years of a sedentary lifestyle, wants to start an exercise program.
Which of the following routines represents the safest form of exercise that Carmen
should carry out at the start of her program?
A. Vigorous aerobic dance three times a week
B. Brisk walking for thirty minutes every other day
C. Running three to five miles every other day
D. Swimming for one hour five times a week
9. Which of the following stretching programs would best maintain or improve the overall
flexibility of a student?
A. Fifty to sixty minutes, once a week
B. Twenty to thirty minutes, once a week
C. Five to ten minutes, three days a week
D.Fifteen to thirty minutes, daily
10. Maria takes a push-up test to measure her upper body muscular endurance. Which
of the following explanations describes why it is important for Maria to follow the exact
directions or protocol when performing a push-up test?
A. So that Maria will receive a true measurement of her ability.
B. So that Maria will receive the highest score possible.
C. So that Maria will improve her aerobic capacity.
D. D. So that Maria will improve her flexibility.
11. Which of the following groups of leisure activities best promotes cardiorespiratory
fitness?
A. Bowling, darts, fishing
B. Woodworking, pottery, sewing
C. Archery, knitting, photography
D. Hiking, canoeing, in-line skating
12. Fernando knows that there is a process that must be followed when setting fitness
goals. Which of the following factors is least important for Fernando to consider when
he set his fitness goals?
A. His goals must be specific.
B. His progress must be measurable.
C. His plan must include specific action steps.
D. His goals must be the same as his partner.
13. Which of the following long-term benefits may result from including resistance
training or weight-bearing aerobic activities in a fitness plan?
A. Aerobic capacity will be increased.
B. Osteoporosis will be prevented.
C. Diabetes will be prevented.
D. Flexibility will be increased.

14. Andre wants to set fitness goals for himself. Which of the following pieces of
information is essential for Andre to know before he can set personal fitness goals?
A. His past level of fitness
B. His current level of fitness
C. The fitness level of his friends
D. The fitness level of the parents
Match each performance event to its health-related fitness component.
_____ 15. Aerobic Capacity A. Flexibility
_____ 16. Push up test B. Muscular Strength
_____ 17. Curl up test C. Muscular Endurance
_____ 18. Sit and Reach D. Body Composition
_____ 19. Body Mass Index E. Cardiovascular Fitness
Next to each muscle, write the letter or letters corresponding to the exercise or
exercises that strengthen that muscle. An exercise can be used in more than one
answer.
Muscle Exercise
1. Biceps ____ A. Dumbell Rows
2. Triceps____ B. Upright Rows
3. Deltoid____ C. Squats
4. Trapezius____ D. Biceps Curls
5. Quadriceps____ E. Leg Press
6. Hamstrings____ F. Triceps Kickback
7. Gluteus Maximus____ G. Crunches
8. Pectoralis Major____ H. Shoulder Press
9. Rhomboid____ I. Shoulder Fly
10. Latissimus Dorsi____ J. Triceps Pulldown
11. Abdominals______ K. Push Ups
L. Back Extensions

1. E
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. E
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. D
Matching:
1. D
2. J,F
3. H,I
4. B,K
5. C,E
6. C,E
7. C,E
8. K,M
9. B,K
10. A,L
11. G,N
NYS AHPERD Sample SLO Assessment
Grade: 9
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