Question 1

Which of the following explains why limited research has been conducted with Paralympic athletes?&#10;A) Paralympic athletes are not elite&#10;B) World-class events are not available for Paralympic athletes&#10;C) Sponsorship of Paralympic events is poor&#10;D) The Paralympic athlete population is very diverse&#10;E) It is not ethical to experiment on athletes with a disability

Accepted Answer

The Paralympic athlete population is very diverse, which can make it difficult to conduct research that is applicable across all athletes. For example, athletes with different types and levels of impairment may require different training and equipment to perform at their best. This can make it challenging to gather a large and representative sample for a study. However, there has been increasing interest and efforts to conduct research with Paralympic athletes in recent years.

Question 2

Which of the following is likely to reduce the need for dietary protein?&#10;A) Non-functional muscle&#10;B) Cerebral palsy&#10;C) Use of diuretics&#10;D) Endurance training&#10;E) Visual impairment

Accepted Answer

Non-functional muscle reduces the need for dietary protein because protein is used for muscle maintenance and repair. If the muscle is not functional, then there is less need for protein to maintain it.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common reason for wheelchair athletes avoiding food before training?&#10;A) Chair position compresses the stomach&#10;B) The athlete has a low energy budget&#10;C) Paralympic athletes have lower energy needs&#10;D) Sweat losses are lower&#10;E) Training sessions are not hard enough to require eating beforehand

Accepted Answer

The chair position compresses the stomach, which can lead to discomfort and cause the athlete to avoid eating before training.

Question 4

How might catheterisation influence fluid intake?&#10;A) Fluid losses are increased&#10;B) Athletes might limit fluid intake to avoid the need to catheterise&#10;C) Cranberry juice should be consumed to prevent UTI&#10;D) Additional fluid is required due to medication use&#10;E) Fluid requirements are reduced

Accepted Answer

Athletes might limit fluid intake to avoid the need to catheterise, as catheterisation can be inconvenient or uncomfortable, leading them to reduce fluid intake intentionally.

Question 5

Why might athletes with SCI have lower fluid losses than comparable able-bodied athletes?&#10;A) SCI causes a reduced sweating response&#10;B) Athletes with SCI drink less than able-bodied athletes&#10;C) Athletes with SCI have less functional muscle&#10;D) SCI increases RMR&#10;E) SCI reduces mobility

Accepted Answer

SCI can damage the pathways that regulate sweating, leading to a reduced or absent sweating response. This means that athletes with SCI may have a lower fluid loss during exercise due to decreased sweating, compared to able-bodied athletes.

Deck 20: Paralympic Athletes