Sports Medicine HOSA Exam Questions
and Answers
People who work in sports medicine must know the most about which of the following
topics? - correct answer-anatomy
When an athletic trainer keeps thorough and accurate paperwork, it - correct answer-
establishes the athlete's assumption of risk
Which of the following is true about ethics? - correct answer-They are essential for
bringing about the best sports experience for all participants.
Parents or guardians who are behaving ethically will - correct answer-support all the
participants in an athletic contest
All sports medicine professionals should carry insurance to protect against claims of -
correct answer-malpractice
In general, the sports medicine professional has which of the following legal
responsibilities? - correct answer-instructing athletes to help them avoid injuries
Steps that an athletic trainer can take to avoid legal wrongdoing include - correct
answer-developing an emergency plan for all sports
The degree of skill, care, and diligence an equally qualified caregiver in the profession
would provide in similar circumstances is known as - correct answer-standard of care
What must the primary goal of sports activities? - correct answer-the safety of athletes
What determines liability? - correct answer-litigation
Behavior is guided by - correct answer-ethics
Sports medicine is - correct answer-public medicine and often practiced in front of
crowds and cameras
Who is responsible for making sure all other members of the sports medicine team
understand the nature of the injury and treatment? - correct answer-the athletic trainer
Who is responsible for setting a good example of proper behavior for athletes in a
competitive environment? - correct answer-the coach
, The athlete is responsible for - correct answer-good conduct, sportsmanship, and a
strong performance
Who is responsible for making sure all team members are informed in writing regarding
participation and the risks involved? - correct answer-the athletic trainer
Bent leg sit-ups measure the endurance of the muscles in the - correct answer-
abdomen
A woman who is age 29 and is able to complete 10 bent-leg sit-ups in 1 minute would
be profiled as what level of abdominal muscle endurance? - correct answer-low
The height of a bench used to determine muscle endurance of the lower extremities is -
correct answer-16 inches
While performing a fitness assessment using the bench jump or step, you notice that
your client is placing his hands on his thighs to help jump up to the bench. Which of the
following actions should you take? - correct answer-Explain or demonstrate the proper
technique for the test to make sure the client understands.
During the sit and reach (trunk flexion) test for flexibility, the reach is measured when
the stretch position can be maintained for - correct answer-5 seconds
You are evaluating a client's cardiovascular endurance. While the client is not
exercising, you count 45 heartbeats in 30 seconds. What is this person's resting
heartbeat? - correct answer-90 bpm
The pulse recovery step test - correct answer-is begun after the person's resting heart
rate is taken
Your client is a 30-year-old, 130 pound woman. Her skinfold measurement is 40 mm.
What is her approximate fat weight? - correct answer-130 x 25.5 = 33 lbs.
The recommended body fat percentage for a woman who is less than age 30 is - correct
answer-14-21%
A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is
true? - correct answer-She can achieve optimal fitness through a variety of exercises,
even if they do not involve the legs
Muscular endurance can be measured in the lower extremities with - correct answer-
bench jumps
The sit and reach is used to assess - correct answer-trunk flexion
and Answers
People who work in sports medicine must know the most about which of the following
topics? - correct answer-anatomy
When an athletic trainer keeps thorough and accurate paperwork, it - correct answer-
establishes the athlete's assumption of risk
Which of the following is true about ethics? - correct answer-They are essential for
bringing about the best sports experience for all participants.
Parents or guardians who are behaving ethically will - correct answer-support all the
participants in an athletic contest
All sports medicine professionals should carry insurance to protect against claims of -
correct answer-malpractice
In general, the sports medicine professional has which of the following legal
responsibilities? - correct answer-instructing athletes to help them avoid injuries
Steps that an athletic trainer can take to avoid legal wrongdoing include - correct
answer-developing an emergency plan for all sports
The degree of skill, care, and diligence an equally qualified caregiver in the profession
would provide in similar circumstances is known as - correct answer-standard of care
What must the primary goal of sports activities? - correct answer-the safety of athletes
What determines liability? - correct answer-litigation
Behavior is guided by - correct answer-ethics
Sports medicine is - correct answer-public medicine and often practiced in front of
crowds and cameras
Who is responsible for making sure all other members of the sports medicine team
understand the nature of the injury and treatment? - correct answer-the athletic trainer
Who is responsible for setting a good example of proper behavior for athletes in a
competitive environment? - correct answer-the coach
, The athlete is responsible for - correct answer-good conduct, sportsmanship, and a
strong performance
Who is responsible for making sure all team members are informed in writing regarding
participation and the risks involved? - correct answer-the athletic trainer
Bent leg sit-ups measure the endurance of the muscles in the - correct answer-
abdomen
A woman who is age 29 and is able to complete 10 bent-leg sit-ups in 1 minute would
be profiled as what level of abdominal muscle endurance? - correct answer-low
The height of a bench used to determine muscle endurance of the lower extremities is -
correct answer-16 inches
While performing a fitness assessment using the bench jump or step, you notice that
your client is placing his hands on his thighs to help jump up to the bench. Which of the
following actions should you take? - correct answer-Explain or demonstrate the proper
technique for the test to make sure the client understands.
During the sit and reach (trunk flexion) test for flexibility, the reach is measured when
the stretch position can be maintained for - correct answer-5 seconds
You are evaluating a client's cardiovascular endurance. While the client is not
exercising, you count 45 heartbeats in 30 seconds. What is this person's resting
heartbeat? - correct answer-90 bpm
The pulse recovery step test - correct answer-is begun after the person's resting heart
rate is taken
Your client is a 30-year-old, 130 pound woman. Her skinfold measurement is 40 mm.
What is her approximate fat weight? - correct answer-130 x 25.5 = 33 lbs.
The recommended body fat percentage for a woman who is less than age 30 is - correct
answer-14-21%
A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is
true? - correct answer-She can achieve optimal fitness through a variety of exercises,
even if they do not involve the legs
Muscular endurance can be measured in the lower extremities with - correct answer-
bench jumps
The sit and reach is used to assess - correct answer-trunk flexion
