EXS 482 exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+

EXS 482 exam 2 Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+ A receiver has lost his speed and has trouble getting open. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to help him improve? A. squat, RDL, Clean, plyos B. plyos, clean, squat, RDL C. Clean, plyos, RDL, squat D. plyos, squat clean, RDL - Answer: B. plyos, clean, squat, RDL Which of the following best describes the relationship between volume and intensity in the bodybuilding phase? A. high volume, high intensity B. high volume, low intensity C. low volume, low intensity D. low volume, high intensity - Answer: B. high volume, low intensity Which of the following best describes the relationship between volume and intensity in the competition phase? A. high volume, high intensity B. high volume, low intensity C. low volume, low intensity D. low volume, high intensity - Answer: D. low volume, high intensity The primary fuel fora 40 yard, or 3 reps of a clean or squat... A. fats B. carbs C. creatine phosphate - Answer: C. creatine phosphate During the jerk, where should the spotter be positioned? A. behind the lifter B. infront of the lifter C. a spotter is not recommended D. one spotter on either side - Answer: C. a spotter is not recommended an athlete wants to train the 2nd anaerobic system with 30 seconds sprints interspersed with recovery, how long should she rest in between sprints? - Answer: 2 minutes range calculated (ratio: 3-5) = 60-150 seconds which exercise would be best for a lacrosse player in the early off season? A. 1 leg squats on BOSU B. single leg squats C. squats D. Squats on BOSU C. wrist curls - Answer: C. squats bodybuilding/strengthening phase A safety wants to train the initial energy system. He performs ten sprints at 8 seconds each. How long should he rest in between? - Answer: 2 minutes Range: (ratio: 12-20) = 96-160 seconds In response to a heavy loading session, the muscle groups stressed in which of the following exercises require the longest recovery time? A. squat B. bench press C. triceps pushdowns D. arm curl E. leg (knee) extensions - Answer: A. squat (pick one with highest muscle mass) which of the following is a test of absolute power A. 1 RM clean B. 1 RM squat C. 1 RM squat/bodyweight D. vertical jump - Answer: A. 1 RM clean (absolute = no body weight involved) which of the following is a test of relative power A. 1 RM bench press B. Vertical jump C. 1 RM clean and jerk D. 1 RM squat/bodyweight - Answer: B. Vertical jump During which of the following periods are sport-specific training activities most common A. second transition B. competition C. hypertrophy D. basic strength E. max strength/power - Answer: B. competition Intensity of workouts is highest when during the sport season? A. In-season B. off-season C. Pre-season D. Preparatory phase E. 2nd transition - Answer: A. In-season Which strength exercise would be the best choice in-season for a baseball pitcher? A. wrist curls B. triceps extension C. crunch D. leg curl E. side lunge - Answer: E. side lunge Which of the following is not correct technique in the front squat? A. full extension of the legs B. elbows point straight ahead C. lower beyond parallel D. knees over toes - Answer: D. knees over toes Which exercise performed at equal volumes will allow you to lose the most fat in the arms? A. triceps pushdowns B. overhead triceps extension C. squats D. bench press E. crunches - Answer: C. squats The primary fuel used by the athletes during 400 meter sprint, or for a basketball game is A. fat B. carbs C. protein D. creatine phosphate E. oxygen - Answer: B. carbs a soccer player wants to add 3 days/week of aerobic exercises to her training. What effect will this have on her speed? A. Improve it B. Decrease it C. no effect - Answer: B. Decrease it which of the following drills is generally considered the most intense? A. bounds B. jumps in place C. box jumps D. depth jumps - Answer: D. depth jumps which exercise would you choose in-season for an athlete who has a history of connective tissue injuries in the shoulder? A. BOSU pushups B. machine bench press C. military press D. squats E. pushups - Answer: A. BOSU pushups Which of the following best describes the proper training activity during the 2nd transitional phase? A. sport-specific exercise B. plyometric training C. CV training D. recreational exercise - Answer: D. recreational exercise Which of the following techniques should not be used in the pre-season or early in-season to maximize power gains? A. high rep circuit training B. olympic lifting C. ploys D. complex training E. speed reps - Answer: A. high rep circuit training after a 400m sprint heat, which of the following should a sprinter do to facilitate removal of lactate in prep for the final 60 minutes later? A. sit and rest in the shade B. perform static stretching C. perform very low intensity jogging D. eat a snack - Answer: C. perform very low intensity jogging the baseball coach says his center needs to jump higher. In addition to ploys, which of the following exercises are important to reach this goal A. Clean B. leg curl C. front squat D. seated calf raise E. A & D F A & C - Answer: F. clean & front squat which of the following would be the best strength exercise for a tennis player in-season A. clean B. rotational crunch C. decline rotational crunch D. standing diagonal plate twist - Answer: D. standing diagonal plate twist which of the following are ways to increase intensity in plyometric exercises? A. increase the # of reps B. hold med ball C. jump on 1 foot instead of 2 D. shorten rest between sets E. A & D F. B & C - Answer: F. hold med ball & jump on 1 foot instead of 2 which of the following exercises would be the best in-season choice for a volleyball spiker? A. triceps pushdowns B. wrist curls C. squat D. seated Russian twist E. 1 Arm snatch - Answer: E. 1 Arm snatch all of the following are included in proper technique in plyometrics except? A. weight on toes B. slight arch in low back C. head facing forward D. eyes peeking down E knees bent - Answer: A. weight on toes which of the following is not a stage of the stretch-shortening cycle? A. amortization B. eccentric C. isometric D. concentric - Answer: C. isometric which of the following is the most effective type of exercise for optimizing sport-specific strength for athletes? A. assistance exercises B. isolation exercises C. compound exercises - Answer: C. compound exercises Which of the following increase the intensity of energy system training? A. shorten rest period B. increase work period duration C. work harder during rest period D. shorten work period duration - Answer: D. shorten work period duration Which of the following DOES NOT require a spotter? A. BD pullover B. DB lunge C. squat D. barbell box step up E. military press - Answer: B. DB lunge Which exercise would be the best choice for an athlete with a past history of ankle sprains? A. squat B. BOSU squat C. leg curl D. leg extension E. bench press - Answer: B. BOSU squat