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Introduction to Sports Science

Sports Science

Basic facts about human biology, physics, and equipment in sports.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Apr 9, 2026

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1 Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to muscles during exercise?

A Lungs
B Heart
C Liver
D Stomach

2 What is the main source of energy that the human body uses during physical activity?

A Oxygen
B Water
C Glucose
D Iron

3 Which mineral is essential for building and maintaining strong bones for athletes?

A Calcium
B Sodium
C Zinc
D Potassium

4 What type of energy do muscles turn into when they contract to help a person move?

A Light energy
B Sound energy
C Chemical energy
D Mechanical energy

5 Which of these sports equipment items is designed to reduce friction between the athlete and the ground?

A Running shoes
B Ice skates
C Soccer cleats
D Baseball gloves

6 What is the name of the tough, flexible tissue that connects muscles to bones?

A Cartilage
B Tendon
C Artery
D Nerve

7 Which gas do athletes breathe in more of during exercise to help produce energy?

A Carbon dioxide
B Nitrogen
C Oxygen
D Helium

8 In physics, what force pulls an athlete back down to the ground after a jump?

A Gravity
B Magnetism
C Friction
D Inertia

9 Which body system is responsible for controlling all muscle movements during a sport?

A Digestive system
B Nervous system
C Respiratory system
D Excretory system

10 What is the primary function of sweat during intense physical activity?

A To remove dust
B To lubricate skin
C To cool the body down
D To release extra salt

11 Which nutrient is most important for repairing muscle tissue after exercise?

A Protein
B Fat
C Sugar
D Starch

12 What term describes the amount of space an object takes up, which is important for sports balls like basketballs?

A Mass
B Volume
C Gravity
D Density

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