Deck 20: Paralympic Athletes

Question 1

Which of the following explains why limited research has been conducted with Paralympic athletes?

A) Paralympic athletes are not elite
B) World-class events are not available for Paralympic athletes
C) Sponsorship of Paralympic events is poor
D) The Paralympic athlete population is very diverse
E) It is not ethical to experiment on athletes with a disability

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is likely to reduce the need for dietary protein?

A) Non-functional muscle
B) Cerebral palsy
C) Use of diuretics
D) Endurance training
E) Visual impairment

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is a common reason for wheelchair athletes avoiding food before training?

A) Chair position compresses the stomach
B) The athlete has a low energy budget
C) Paralympic athletes have lower energy needs
D) Sweat losses are lower
E) Training sessions are not hard enough to require eating beforehand

Answer 3

A

Question 4

How might catheterisation influence fluid intake?

A) Fluid losses are increased
B) Athletes might limit fluid intake to avoid the need to catheterise
C) Cranberry juice should be consumed to prevent UTI
D) Additional fluid is required due to medication use
E) Fluid requirements are reduced

Question 5

Why might athletes with SCI have lower fluid losses than comparable able-bodied athletes?

A) SCI causes a reduced sweating response
B) Athletes with SCI drink less than able-bodied athletes
C) Athletes with SCI have less functional muscle
D) SCI increases RMR
E) SCI reduces mobility