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ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the most important aspect of training? - CORRECT ANSWER - Having a specific
goal in mind.
Overeaching - CORRECT ANSWER - When athlete puts stress on body greater than what
ca be tolerated but for a short time. It can maximize training response but can lead to over
training.
Static Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Target muscle is stretched until mild
discomfort is felt and is held in that position.
Dynamic Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Target muscles are moved in a controlled
fashion using repeated dynamic movements through full ROM.
PNF Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facitiliation
includes the contraction of the muscle involved as well as the antagonist, and encourages muscle
relaxation.
Active Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle is held statically in a stretched
position via contraction of the opposing muscle.
How can weight lifting help a person burn more fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - More
muscle mass will increase the metabolic demands of the body.
What is plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fast and powerful short duration
movements, that increase the speed and force of muscle contraction.
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Fartlek Training - CORRECT ANSWER - A combo of interval and continuous training,
athlete regulates the intensity based on how they feel.
Symptoms of overtraining - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance Decrement, increased
HR, Chronic muscle soreness (caused by inadequate rest), reduced immune function, sleep
disturbances,fatigue, decreased appetite.
What is the cause of chronic body wide muscle soreness? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
release of cytokines.
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER - An organized training program designed for
peaking at the right time during the competitive season.
What are the 2 problems a buildup of body heat can cause for an athlete. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Decreased Performance
2. Effects Health
When energy is used for muscle contraction, how much is lost as heat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 80%
What is the normal body temp in Celsius? - CORRECT ANSWER - 37 Degrees Celcius
How much does body temp vary depending upon which area of the body is being tested? -
CORRECT ANSWER - about 1 degree
Conduction - CORRECT ANSWER - Transfer of heat from one object to another.
Convection - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of losing heat through air or water moving
across skin.
Ib Sports Science Training UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the most important aspect of training? - CORRECT ANSWER - Having a specific
goal in mind.
Overeaching - CORRECT ANSWER - When athlete puts stress on body greater than what
ca be tolerated but for a short time. It can maximize training response but can lead to over
training.
Static Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Target muscle is stretched until mild
discomfort is felt and is held in that position.
Dynamic Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Target muscles are moved in a controlled
fashion using repeated dynamic movements through full ROM.
PNF Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facitiliation
includes the contraction of the muscle involved as well as the antagonist, and encourages muscle
relaxation.
Active Stretching - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle is held statically in a stretched
position via contraction of the opposing muscle.
How can weight lifting help a person burn more fat? - CORRECT ANSWER - More
muscle mass will increase the metabolic demands of the body.
What is plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fast and powerful short duration
movements, that increase the speed and force of muscle contraction.
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Fartlek Training - CORRECT ANSWER - A combo of interval and continuous training,
athlete regulates the intensity based on how they feel.
Symptoms of overtraining - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance Decrement, increased
HR, Chronic muscle soreness (caused by inadequate rest), reduced immune function, sleep
disturbances,fatigue, decreased appetite.
What is the cause of chronic body wide muscle soreness? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
release of cytokines.
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER - An organized training program designed for
peaking at the right time during the competitive season.
What are the 2 problems a buildup of body heat can cause for an athlete. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Decreased Performance
2. Effects Health
When energy is used for muscle contraction, how much is lost as heat? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 80%
What is the normal body temp in Celsius? - CORRECT ANSWER - 37 Degrees Celcius
How much does body temp vary depending upon which area of the body is being tested? -
CORRECT ANSWER - about 1 degree
Conduction - CORRECT ANSWER - Transfer of heat from one object to another.
Convection - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of losing heat through air or water moving
across skin.
