Student Response Packet: Wrestling
Exam Questions and Answers 2023
What physical benefits can be gained from wrestling? - Answer-It helps develop overall
strength in the core, shoulders and legs as well as general endurance.
What are the two most popular styles of wrestling practiced in the united states? -
Answer-The two most popular styles of wrestling practiced in the United States are the
Greco- Roman style and Freestyle.
How long is an olympic wrestling match? a high school match? a college match? -
Answer-At the Olympic level, a match is composed of three 3-minute periods. On the
high school level, a match is comprised of three two-minute periods. College matches
are made up of a two-minute period followed by two three-minute periods.
How are wrestlers grouped? - Answer-Typically, wrestlers are grouped by weight.
what is a takedown in wrestling? - Answer-one wrestler takes his or her opponent to the
mat on his knees, back or buttocks from the neutral position and gains control.
name three different ways to win a wrestling match. - Answer-pinfall, submission and
DQ
what is "a predicament?" - Answer-When one wrestler controls the other.
what is a reversal in wrestling? - Answer-when a wrestler moves from the bottom
position (being controlled) to the top position (in control).
Why are psychological factors so important in wrestling? - Answer-a wrestler has a
better chance of success if they have a strong will.
What two types of takedowns rely on strength in wrestling? - Answer-headlock and
bearhug
Exam Questions and Answers 2023
What physical benefits can be gained from wrestling? - Answer-It helps develop overall
strength in the core, shoulders and legs as well as general endurance.
What are the two most popular styles of wrestling practiced in the united states? -
Answer-The two most popular styles of wrestling practiced in the United States are the
Greco- Roman style and Freestyle.
How long is an olympic wrestling match? a high school match? a college match? -
Answer-At the Olympic level, a match is composed of three 3-minute periods. On the
high school level, a match is comprised of three two-minute periods. College matches
are made up of a two-minute period followed by two three-minute periods.
How are wrestlers grouped? - Answer-Typically, wrestlers are grouped by weight.
what is a takedown in wrestling? - Answer-one wrestler takes his or her opponent to the
mat on his knees, back or buttocks from the neutral position and gains control.
name three different ways to win a wrestling match. - Answer-pinfall, submission and
DQ
what is "a predicament?" - Answer-When one wrestler controls the other.
what is a reversal in wrestling? - Answer-when a wrestler moves from the bottom
position (being controlled) to the top position (in control).
Why are psychological factors so important in wrestling? - Answer-a wrestler has a
better chance of success if they have a strong will.
What two types of takedowns rely on strength in wrestling? - Answer-headlock and
bearhug
