Grade 11 PE: Body Composition Assessment
This worksheet covers key concepts related to body composition, its assessment methods, and its importance for overall health and fitness in Grade 11 Physical Education.
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Body Composition Assessment
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet assesses your understanding of body composition, its components, and various assessment methods.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary component of body composition?
Fat mass
Lean body mass
Bone density
Water
2. The most accurate method for assessing body composition is generally considered to be:
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Skinfold measurements
Hydrostatic weighing
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
3. Body composition refers to the relative proportions of fat and body mass in the human body.
4. A high percentage of body fat, especially around the abdomen, is associated with an increased risk of diseases.
5. is a simple screening tool that uses height and weight to estimate if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
6. Muscle mass weighs more than fat mass, so a person with more muscle will always have a higher BMI.
True
False
7. Regular physical activity and a balanced diet are crucial for maintaining healthy body composition.
True
False
8. Briefly explain why relying solely on body weight can be misleading when assessing health and fitness.
9. List two advantages and two disadvantages of using skinfold measurements to assess body composition.
Match each body composition assessment method with its description.
10. DEXA scan
a. Measures resistance to electrical current through the body
11. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
b. Involves submerging the individual in water to measure body density
12. Hydrostatic Weighing
c. Uses X-ray technology to measure bone mineral density, fat mass, and lean mass