Successful Coaching ASEP Test Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a major source of energy that powers an athlete's muscles? - ANSWER✔✔-
carbohydrates
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial energy needs are provided primarily
by the aerobic energy system. - ANSWER✔✔-false
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the anaerobic
energy system? - ANSWER✔✔-fast glycolytic fibers
When an athlete is at rest, her muscles use about 20 percent of the body's energy, and
her brain uses about 30 percent of the body's energy. - ANSWER✔✔-false
The frequency of exercise is the most important factor in designing and monitoring an
energy training program. - ANSWER✔✔-false
What is muscular endurance? - ANSWER✔✔-e. a muscle's ability to contract repeatedly
or sustain a continuous contraction involving less than maximum force
How can an athlete improve her running speed? - ANSWER✔✔-Run at her top speed
with added resistance.
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, Resistance training improves muscular endurance by increasing the ability of muscles
to work aerobically. - ANSWER✔✔-false
In resistance training, what is the term for the weight a muscle lifts? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
resistance
With training, muscular endurance increases as much as 30 percent per week. -
ANSWER✔✔-true
Athletes can build strength simply by eating foods high in protein. - ANSWER✔✔-false
If an athlete eats a large meal before a competition, how many hours before the
competition should she finish eating? - ANSWER✔✔-e. 3 hours
During the hottest months, an athlete should consume as much salt as he can. -
ANSWER✔✔-false
The risk of eating disorders among athletes is increased by which factor(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔-c. personal attributes of perfectionism
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat. - ANSWER✔✔-false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds per
week. - ANSWER✔✔-true
Which diet should be best for most athletes? - ANSWER✔✔-e. 55 percent carbohydrate,
25 percent fat, and 20 percent protein
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a major source of energy that powers an athlete's muscles? - ANSWER✔✔-
carbohydrates
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial energy needs are provided primarily
by the aerobic energy system. - ANSWER✔✔-false
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the anaerobic
energy system? - ANSWER✔✔-fast glycolytic fibers
When an athlete is at rest, her muscles use about 20 percent of the body's energy, and
her brain uses about 30 percent of the body's energy. - ANSWER✔✔-false
The frequency of exercise is the most important factor in designing and monitoring an
energy training program. - ANSWER✔✔-false
What is muscular endurance? - ANSWER✔✔-e. a muscle's ability to contract repeatedly
or sustain a continuous contraction involving less than maximum force
How can an athlete improve her running speed? - ANSWER✔✔-Run at her top speed
with added resistance.
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, Resistance training improves muscular endurance by increasing the ability of muscles
to work aerobically. - ANSWER✔✔-false
In resistance training, what is the term for the weight a muscle lifts? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
resistance
With training, muscular endurance increases as much as 30 percent per week. -
ANSWER✔✔-true
Athletes can build strength simply by eating foods high in protein. - ANSWER✔✔-false
If an athlete eats a large meal before a competition, how many hours before the
competition should she finish eating? - ANSWER✔✔-e. 3 hours
During the hottest months, an athlete should consume as much salt as he can. -
ANSWER✔✔-false
The risk of eating disorders among athletes is increased by which factor(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔-c. personal attributes of perfectionism
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat. - ANSWER✔✔-false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds per
week. - ANSWER✔✔-true
Which diet should be best for most athletes? - ANSWER✔✔-e. 55 percent carbohydrate,
25 percent fat, and 20 percent protein
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