Successful Coaching ASEP Test QUESTIONS
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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
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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
