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A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most muscular
power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?
a. vertical jump
b. 1RM bench press
c. 5RM squat
d. 100 m (109-yard) sprint Answer-a
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player , which of the following could potentially
adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results?
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV . using an established testing protocol
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only Answer-c
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's cardiovascular
fitness in the heat EXCEPT
a. performing the test in an indoor facility
b. using salt tablets to retain water
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c. scheduling the test in the morning
d. drinking fluids during the test Answer-b
The bench press, vertical jump, and 10 m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for which of
the following American football positions?
a. quarterback
b. defensive back
c. wide receiver
d. defensive lineman Answer-d
Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?
a. 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press
b. T-test, 1RM power clean, 1RM bench press, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
c. 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press, T-test, 1RM power clean
d. 1RM bench press, 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run Answer-b
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity lasting
a. less than 10 seconds
b. 30 to 90 seconds
c. 2 to 3 minutes
d. longer than 5 minutes Answer-b
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Which of the following tests is NOT used to measure maximum muscular power?
a. Margaria-Kalamen test
b. vertical jump
c. 40-yard (37 m) sprint
d. 1RM power clean Answer-c
Flexibility of which of these muscle groups or body areas is assessed during the sit-and-reach
test?
I. hamstrings
II. erector spinae
III. lumbar spine
IV. hip flexors
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only Answer-a
Which of the following is a reason for a trial of the T-test to be disqualified (see figure 13.11)?
a. touching the base of cone D
b. shuffling from cone C to cone D
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A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most muscular
power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?
a. vertical jump
b. 1RM bench press
c. 5RM squat
d. 100 m (109-yard) sprint Answer-a
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player , which of the following could potentially
adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results?
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV . using an established testing protocol
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only Answer-c
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's cardiovascular
fitness in the heat EXCEPT
a. performing the test in an indoor facility
b. using salt tablets to retain water
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c. scheduling the test in the morning
d. drinking fluids during the test Answer-b
The bench press, vertical jump, and 10 m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for which of
the following American football positions?
a. quarterback
b. defensive back
c. wide receiver
d. defensive lineman Answer-d
Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?
a. 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press
b. T-test, 1RM power clean, 1RM bench press, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
c. 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press, T-test, 1RM power clean
d. 1RM bench press, 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run Answer-b
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity lasting
a. less than 10 seconds
b. 30 to 90 seconds
c. 2 to 3 minutes
d. longer than 5 minutes Answer-b
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Which of the following tests is NOT used to measure maximum muscular power?
a. Margaria-Kalamen test
b. vertical jump
c. 40-yard (37 m) sprint
d. 1RM power clean Answer-c
Flexibility of which of these muscle groups or body areas is assessed during the sit-and-reach
test?
I. hamstrings
II. erector spinae
III. lumbar spine
IV. hip flexors
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only Answer-a
Which of the following is a reason for a trial of the T-test to be disqualified (see figure 13.11)?
a. touching the base of cone D
b. shuffling from cone C to cone D
