8th Grade Fitness Assessment

4. Which would be the best way for Kyle to train to achieve his goal? Using the _________ during his workouts.
6. A weekly exercise routine that consists of switching among weight lifting, running, step aerobics, and yoga is an example of what type of training?
7. The ability to change direction quickly
9. Where is the most accurate area to take a pulse while exercising?
10. The ability to move your body or parts of your body swiftly.
13. Ben’s fitness goal is to improve his overall physical fitness level. He enjoys running and jogging. The following questions refer to how to safely increase Ben’s workout using the.
15. The ability to reach or respond quickly to what you hear, see or feel.
16. If Ben wants to change the ______ of exercise, he can: Swim instead of run
18. When your muscles and bones work together smoothly and effectively:
19. The feeling of stability and control over your body:
20. If Ben wants to increase his ___________, he can: Run more days per week

1. All of the following are anaerobic exercises that can improve Mary’s muscular strength EXCEPT: Weight lifting, push-ups, squats, Long distance running
2. Which park district facility should Kyle use to improve his long term goal?
3. What is a realistic long term goal for Kyle to get when he retakes his mile run test at the end of the school year? To reduce his time by _______.
5. If Mary participates in aerobic exercise 5 days a week, she will see improvement in her:
8. If Ben wants to increase his __________, he can: Run faster for the same period of time
11. If Tommy becomes overly tired while doing daily tasks like vacuuming, carrying groceries, or making his bed- he needs to improve his overall:
12. What is a realistic short term goal for Kyle to get when he retakes his mile in two weeks? To reduce his time by
14. If Ben wants to increase his _______, he can: Spend more time running each day
17. The ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving