Deck 12: Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a psychological ergogenic aid?

A)mental imagery
B)hypnosis
C)concentration activities
D)time management

Answer 1

D

Question 2

People that exercise more than once a day and while ill or injured may have

A)compulsive physical activity.
B)activity neurosis.
C)exercise addiction.
D)all the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is a safety guideline for plyometric training?

A)repeat session daily to promote adaptations
B)progression should be gradual to avoid extreme muscle soreness
C)each session should not exceed 20 minutes
D)it should be done no more than 3 times per week

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The goal of aerobic interval training is to challenge the aerobic system to train the body to work

A)at sub-maximal levels for short periods of time.
B)at sub-maximal levels for extended periods of time.
C)near maximal levels for extended periods of time.
D)at maximal levels for short periods of time.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines tapering?

A)a reduction in volume and intensity of training prior to competition
B)a reduction in exercise duration to avoid injuries
C)the use of more aerobic muscle fibers to prolong exercise
D)the storage of energy to sustain exercise greater than 1 hour in duration

Question 6

Which of the following is true of skill-related fitness?

A)Skills can't be learned without good skill-related fitness.
B)Skill-related fitness makes it easier to learn skills.
C)Some people have a "high motor ability" and excel in all aspects of skill-related fitness.
D)Reaction time can be learned with feedback and practice.

Question 7

Athletes who train too hard and do not allow time for rest are susceptible to which hyperkinetic condition?

A)hyperplasia
B)proprioceptive drain
C)kinesthetic shock
D)overload syndrome

Question 8

Which type of training typically requires movement and stabilization force production at the same time?

A)functional balance
B)interval
C)long-slow distance
D)power

Question 9

Improving performance requires more specific training than the type needed to improve health because

A)more muscle groups are involved.
B)fatigue is more prevalent.
C)adaptations are specific to the activity.
D)skill-related activities are more intense.

Question 10

Regular anaerobic exercise enables the body to better tolerate

A)VO2.
B)oxygen.
C)lactic acid.
D)muscle spasms.

Question 11

Power is described as

A)how strong you are compared to others in your age group.
B)how much one can bench press one time.
C)combination of strength and endurance.
D)combination of strength and speed.

Question 12

Based on principles of specificity,which of the following is likely to be the most productive for performance enhancement in soccer?

A)agility drills
B)kicking drills
C)speed drills
D)power exercises

Question 13

A goal of anaerobic interval training is to improve the body's ability to

A)produce energy after sustained periods of activity.
B)produce energy with oxygen.
C)tolerate and remove lactic acid from the blood.
D)tolerate and produce more lactic acid in the blood.

Question 14

What sequence of exercises should one follow when training all major muscle groups in a workout?

A)large muscle groups before small groups
B)multiple-joint exercises before single-joint ones
C)small muscle groups before large groups
D)both A and B

Question 15

Skill-related fitness is least likely to aid performance in which of the following?

A)hitting
B)sprinting
C)jogging
D)weight lifting

Question 16

Which muscle fibers are best suited for anaerobic exercise?

A)fast-twitch
B)intermediate-twitch
C)slow-twitch
D)medium-twitch

Question 17

Training simultaneously for strength and cardiovascular fitness may

A)be only beneficial for elite athletes.
B)cause damage to the muscle fibers.
C)increase maximum results in both.
D)prevent maximum results in both.

Question 18

In periodization,the emphasis shifts from ________ to __________ as the training progresses.

A)intensity,volume
B)volume,intensity
C)aerobic,anaerobic
D)anaerobic,aerobic

Question 19

Hyperkinetic conditions result from which of the following

A)not enough movement.
B)poorly structured practice.
C)too much activity and insufficient rest.
D)inappropriate feedback while learning skills.

Question 20

A mile-runner who regularly performs 6- to 7-mile runs is

A)training anaerobically.
B)performing long-slow distance training.
C)not training properly.
D)risking overuse injuries.

Question 21

___________ is considered by experts to be the most functional mode in which all human motion occurs.

A)Power
B)Agility
C)Coordination
D)Strength

Question 22

Which of the following is the correct order in a periodized program (shortest to longest)?

A)meta - micro - macro
B)mini - meta - macro
C)macro - micro - mini
D)micro - meso - macro

Question 23

Which should be emphasized in a workout designed to build muscular endurance?

A)many repetitions with lighter weights
B)fewer repetitions with heavier weights
C)many repetitions with heavier weights
D)fewer repetitions with lighter weights

Question 24

Which of the following resistance programs is characterized by high load and high rest?

A)strength/power
B)hypertrophy/size
C)muscular endurance
D)neuromotor

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT true of skill-related fitness?

A)Skill related fitness declines faster than health-related fitness.
B)Skill-related fitness makes it easier to learn skills.
C)Skills can be improved with practice.
D)Excellence in one skill-related fitness component can make up for lack of another.

Question 26

Which term relates most closely to the concept of "functional fitness"?

A)plyometric training
B)neuromotor training
C)strength training
D)dynamic stretch training

Question 27

Kettlebells,elastic cords,and medicine balls are common in what type of training?

A)functional fitness training
B)plyometric training
C)dynamic fitness training
D)strength training

Question 28

HIIT training is most closely related to

A)aerobic training.
B)functional fitness training.
C)anaerobic training.
D)periodization training.

Question 29

Which intensity range is generally used for aerobic intervals?

A)40 - 50%
B)50 - 70%
C)75 - 85%
D)80 - 90%

Question 30

Bodybuilders are generally judged on which two components?

A)strength/power
B)hypertropy/definition
C)strength/endurance
D)aerobic/anaerobic