SUCCESSFUL COACHING ASEP TEST
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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.
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
Generally, using scare tactics in drug education programs is ineffective with high school
athletes. - ANSWER-true
***What should a coach do immediately after she has determined an athlete has a drug
problem and violated the team's dug policy? - ANSWER-a. Provide counseling on how
to deal with the problem.
Blood doping to increase an athlete's oxygen supply is permitted in most endurance
sports. - ANSWER-false
If a coach needs to seek help for an athlete with a drug problem, what person or people
would likely be most appropriate to contact? - ANSWER-d. the athlete's parents or
guardians
What does the current evidence indicate about drug testing? - ANSWER-d. It is not as
effective as well-designed educational programs.
A coach should ensure that his athletes participate in drug education. - ANSWER-true
The principle of progression is best described by which statement(s)? - ANSWER-b.
Fitness levels will improve as physical demands are continually increased.
Fitness testing can help a coach assess the athletes' subsequent training progress. -
ANSWER-true
Soccer players—except for the goalkeepers—require low levels of aerobic fitness. -
ANSWER-false
What is the ability to start, stop, and change speed and direction quickly and with
precision? - ANSWER-a. agility
Carbon dioxide and lactic acid - ANSWER-c. are waste products resulting when the
body produces energy
As an athlete's fitness level increases, she must work more to improve her fitness. -
ANSWER-true
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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.
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
Generally, using scare tactics in drug education programs is ineffective with high school
athletes. - ANSWER-true
***What should a coach do immediately after she has determined an athlete has a drug
problem and violated the team's dug policy? - ANSWER-a. Provide counseling on how
to deal with the problem.
Blood doping to increase an athlete's oxygen supply is permitted in most endurance
sports. - ANSWER-false
If a coach needs to seek help for an athlete with a drug problem, what person or people
would likely be most appropriate to contact? - ANSWER-d. the athlete's parents or
guardians
What does the current evidence indicate about drug testing? - ANSWER-d. It is not as
effective as well-designed educational programs.
A coach should ensure that his athletes participate in drug education. - ANSWER-true
The principle of progression is best described by which statement(s)? - ANSWER-b.
Fitness levels will improve as physical demands are continually increased.
Fitness testing can help a coach assess the athletes' subsequent training progress. -
ANSWER-true
Soccer players—except for the goalkeepers—require low levels of aerobic fitness. -
ANSWER-false
What is the ability to start, stop, and change speed and direction quickly and with
precision? - ANSWER-a. agility
Carbon dioxide and lactic acid - ANSWER-c. are waste products resulting when the
body produces energy
As an athlete's fitness level increases, she must work more to improve her fitness. -
ANSWER-true
