Deck 15: Strength and Power Athletes

Question 1

Resistance training is used as a primary mode of training in which of the following sports?

A) crossfit
B) 100 m sprints
C) javelin
D) discus
E) 400 m sprints

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a focus of nutrition for strength and power athletes?

A) fueling of sport-specific training
B) recovery from training
C) maximising aerobic capacity
D) promotion of skeletal muscle hypertrophy
E) fueling of strength training

Answer 2

C

Question 3

To maximize work capacity, which of the following should strength and power athletes consume before training?

A) water
B) carbohydrate
C) protein
D) saturated fat
E) unsaturated fat

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What should be the focus of a nutrition plan to promote muscle hypertrophy?

A) Total energy intake
B) Timing of carbohydrate intake
C) Total carbohydrate intake
D) Timing of protein intake
E) Total protein intake

Question 5

Why is fat important to consume for strength and power athletes?

A) to increase cholesterol levels
B) to promote muscle hypertrophy
C) to increase work capacity
D) to enhance muscle glycogen resynthesis
E) to contribute to total energy intake