C University of California
LANIF · EP
★ ★
Department of Physical Education
EST. 1868
F I AT L U X · L E T T H E R E B E L I G H T
Physical Education Final Exam Study Guide
F I T N E SS CO M P O N E N TS , T RA I N I N G P R I N C I P L E S & S P O RT R U L E S
INSTITUTION University of California COURSE CODE PE 001
PROGRAM Physical Education — ACADEMIC YEAR
Undergraduate
EXAM TITLE Physical Education Final Exam TOTAL QUESTIONS 85 Questions
Study Guide
COURSE TITLE Physical Education: Fitness & FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Sport Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ The 5 components of physical fitness, training principles (FITT, Overload, RICE), heart rate formulas, and
sport-specific rules are all testable content.
▸ Soccer, floor hockey, basketball, softball, flag football, speedball, and volleyball rules are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for comprehensive exam
preparation.
▸ All content reflects standard physical education curriculum.
, SECTION I — PHYSICAL EDUCATION: FITNESS, TRAINING
Questions 1 – 85
& SPORT RULES
1. In speedball, a basket is worth how many points?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 6 points
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 points
RATIONALE In speedball — a hybrid sport combining elements of soccer, basketball, and
football — a basket is worth 3 points, a touchdown is worth 2 points, and a goal
(soccer-style) is worth 1 point. This scoring hierarchy reflects the relative difficulty
of each scoring method. Speedball is played with 11 players per team. Indoor
speedball begins with a jump ball. An airball may be air dribbled, passed, or
punted, and only one air dribble is allowed per possession. A ground ball may be
advanced with the feet, head, or chest. Understanding the point values and rules
of speedball is essential for PE final exams covering sport-specific knowledge.
2. In flag football, a field goal is worth how many points?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 6 points
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 points
RATIONALE In flag football, scoring values are: touchdown = 6 points, field goal = 3 points.
Flag football is played with 11 players per team. The ball is put back into play after
scoring via a kick-off. The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line through the
placement of the football from sideline to sideline. The end zone is the area from
the goal line to the end line. Offsides occurs when a defensive player crosses the
line of scrimmage before the ball is hiked. Understanding these rules and scoring
values is essential for PE exams covering flag football.
,3. R.I.C.E. is used for the treatment of sprains and bruises because it helps with:
A. Increasing blood flow to the injured area
B. Reducing swelling
C. Building muscle strength around the injury
D. Improving flexibility of the injured joint
CORRECT ANSWER B — Reducing swelling
RATIONALE R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard acute injury
management protocol used for sprains and bruises. Its primary purpose is to
reduce swelling (edema) and minimize tissue damage following injury. Rest
prevents further injury; Ice causes vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow and
inflammation; Compression limits swelling through external pressure; Elevation
uses gravity to reduce blood flow to the injured area. R.I.C.E. does not increase
blood flow (that would worsen swelling), build muscle strength, or improve
flexibility during the acute phase. This protocol is essential knowledge for PE
students who may need to respond to injuries during physical activity.
4. How many outs are needed to end the half of an inning in softball?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
CORRECT ANSWER C—3
RATIONALE In softball, each half-inning (top or bottom) ends when the defensive team
records 3 outs. A full inning consists of both teams batting once each. A regulation
softball game is 7 innings. There are 9 players on the field per team, 3 of which are
outfielders. The fast pitch strike zone is between the armpits and the knees. A
walk requires 4 balls; a strikeout requires 3 strikes. These fundamental softball
rules and counts are standard knowledge for PE exams covering sport-specific
content.
, 5. When working on flexibility, stretches should be held for:
A. 5-10 seconds
B. 15-30 seconds
C. 45-60 seconds
D. 1-2 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER B — 15-30 seconds
RATIONALE For improving flexibility, static stretches should be held for 15-30 seconds to allow
the muscle spindles to adapt and the muscle to lengthen safely. Holding for less
than 15 seconds may not provide sufficient stimulus for flexibility gains; holding
beyond 30 seconds provides diminishing returns for most populations. Stretches
should be performed smoothly without bouncing (which can trigger the stretch
reflex and cause injury). Flexibility is the ability to move muscles and joints
through their full range of motion and is one of the five health-related
components of physical fitness. Common flexibility assessments include the sit
and reach, toe touches, and the butterfly stretch.
6. In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 4 points
CORRECT ANSWER A — 1 point
RATIONALE In basketball, a free throw — an unopposed shot awarded after certain fouls — is
worth 1 point. A lay-up or any field goal inside the three-point line is worth 2
points. A field goal from beyond the three-point line is worth 3 points. Basketball
is played with 5 players on the court per team. The game begins with a jump ball.
A foul is an infraction of the rules in which illegal contact is made. "Man to man" is
a defensive strategy where each player guards a specific offensive opponent.
These fundamental basketball rules and scoring values are essential PE exam
content.
LANIF · EP
★ ★
Department of Physical Education
EST. 1868
F I AT L U X · L E T T H E R E B E L I G H T
Physical Education Final Exam Study Guide
F I T N E SS CO M P O N E N TS , T RA I N I N G P R I N C I P L E S & S P O RT R U L E S
INSTITUTION University of California COURSE CODE PE 001
PROGRAM Physical Education — ACADEMIC YEAR
Undergraduate
EXAM TITLE Physical Education Final Exam TOTAL QUESTIONS 85 Questions
Study Guide
COURSE TITLE Physical Education: Fitness & FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Sport Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ The 5 components of physical fitness, training principles (FITT, Overload, RICE), heart rate formulas, and
sport-specific rules are all testable content.
▸ Soccer, floor hockey, basketball, softball, flag football, speedball, and volleyball rules are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for comprehensive exam
preparation.
▸ All content reflects standard physical education curriculum.
, SECTION I — PHYSICAL EDUCATION: FITNESS, TRAINING
Questions 1 – 85
& SPORT RULES
1. In speedball, a basket is worth how many points?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 6 points
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 points
RATIONALE In speedball — a hybrid sport combining elements of soccer, basketball, and
football — a basket is worth 3 points, a touchdown is worth 2 points, and a goal
(soccer-style) is worth 1 point. This scoring hierarchy reflects the relative difficulty
of each scoring method. Speedball is played with 11 players per team. Indoor
speedball begins with a jump ball. An airball may be air dribbled, passed, or
punted, and only one air dribble is allowed per possession. A ground ball may be
advanced with the feet, head, or chest. Understanding the point values and rules
of speedball is essential for PE final exams covering sport-specific knowledge.
2. In flag football, a field goal is worth how many points?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 6 points
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 points
RATIONALE In flag football, scoring values are: touchdown = 6 points, field goal = 3 points.
Flag football is played with 11 players per team. The ball is put back into play after
scoring via a kick-off. The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line through the
placement of the football from sideline to sideline. The end zone is the area from
the goal line to the end line. Offsides occurs when a defensive player crosses the
line of scrimmage before the ball is hiked. Understanding these rules and scoring
values is essential for PE exams covering flag football.
,3. R.I.C.E. is used for the treatment of sprains and bruises because it helps with:
A. Increasing blood flow to the injured area
B. Reducing swelling
C. Building muscle strength around the injury
D. Improving flexibility of the injured joint
CORRECT ANSWER B — Reducing swelling
RATIONALE R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard acute injury
management protocol used for sprains and bruises. Its primary purpose is to
reduce swelling (edema) and minimize tissue damage following injury. Rest
prevents further injury; Ice causes vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow and
inflammation; Compression limits swelling through external pressure; Elevation
uses gravity to reduce blood flow to the injured area. R.I.C.E. does not increase
blood flow (that would worsen swelling), build muscle strength, or improve
flexibility during the acute phase. This protocol is essential knowledge for PE
students who may need to respond to injuries during physical activity.
4. How many outs are needed to end the half of an inning in softball?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
CORRECT ANSWER C—3
RATIONALE In softball, each half-inning (top or bottom) ends when the defensive team
records 3 outs. A full inning consists of both teams batting once each. A regulation
softball game is 7 innings. There are 9 players on the field per team, 3 of which are
outfielders. The fast pitch strike zone is between the armpits and the knees. A
walk requires 4 balls; a strikeout requires 3 strikes. These fundamental softball
rules and counts are standard knowledge for PE exams covering sport-specific
content.
, 5. When working on flexibility, stretches should be held for:
A. 5-10 seconds
B. 15-30 seconds
C. 45-60 seconds
D. 1-2 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER B — 15-30 seconds
RATIONALE For improving flexibility, static stretches should be held for 15-30 seconds to allow
the muscle spindles to adapt and the muscle to lengthen safely. Holding for less
than 15 seconds may not provide sufficient stimulus for flexibility gains; holding
beyond 30 seconds provides diminishing returns for most populations. Stretches
should be performed smoothly without bouncing (which can trigger the stretch
reflex and cause injury). Flexibility is the ability to move muscles and joints
through their full range of motion and is one of the five health-related
components of physical fitness. Common flexibility assessments include the sit
and reach, toe touches, and the butterfly stretch.
6. In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
A. 1 point
B. 2 points
C. 3 points
D. 4 points
CORRECT ANSWER A — 1 point
RATIONALE In basketball, a free throw — an unopposed shot awarded after certain fouls — is
worth 1 point. A lay-up or any field goal inside the three-point line is worth 2
points. A field goal from beyond the three-point line is worth 3 points. Basketball
is played with 5 players on the court per team. The game begins with a jump ball.
A foul is an infraction of the rules in which illegal contact is made. "Man to man" is
a defensive strategy where each player guards a specific offensive opponent.
These fundamental basketball rules and scoring values are essential PE exam
content.
