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BPK241 Midterm Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
injury prevention methods Answer: reduction of force, strengthening body
parts, screening of participants
reduction of force steps Answer: protective equipments, technique
development, balanced opponents, taping, rules/enforcement
strengthening of body parts steps Answer: strength, endurance depending on
sport
screening of participants steps Answer: determine if athlete is fit to perform,
medical assessments
primary prevention Answer: things we do to prevent injury/illness
- warm up
- stretching
- training
secondary prevention Answer: once injury/illness has occurred
- antibiotics/anti-inflammatories
- rehab (physio, chiro)
- taping/braces on return to sport
tertiary prevention Answer: things we do when original function can not be
restored
- reduce long term impariment
- improve quality of life
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what is the importance of preparation Answer: decrease incidence and severity
of injury
isotonic vs isometric Answer: isometric - muscle contracts but doesnt lengthen
isotonic = eccentric vs concentric
eccentric - contracting/lengthening
concentric - contracting/shortening
gross vs fine motor skills Answer: gross = large muscle groups
fine = smaller muscle groups
open vs closed skills and examples Answer: open = constantly changing
(softball)
closed = track and field
protective measures of equipment Answer: - absorbs energy
- disperses energy
- deflects blow
- limits excess movement
nutritients and their classes Answer: macro:
- protein
- carbs
- fats
- water
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micro:
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
role of nutrients Answer: - growth and repair
- regulate body functions
- provide energy
how much energy does protein provide and what is the function Answer:
4kcals/g (20-25%)
- related to hormones, stored as fat or burned off as energy
- not primary source of energy
how much energy does carbs provide and what is the function Answer:
4kcals/g (55-60%)
- metabolized into glucose as energy
- stored as glycogen in liver and muscles
- avg athlete carries 1500-2000 calories
how much energy does fat provide and what is the function Answer: 9kcals/g
(15-20%)
- fuel for light to moderate intensity exercise
- avg athlete carries 80000 calories in fat
role of vitamins and minerals Answer: - metabolize carbs and fats
- repair and building of muscle protein
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- 20 minerals in body and stored in liver and bones
fat-soluble vitamins Answer: ADEK
water soluble vitamins Answer: BC
major minerals body needs daily Answer: sodium, chlorine, calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, sulphur
trace minerals Answer: iron, iodide, copper, manganese, flouride, selenium,
chromium, molybdenum
what % of body weight is water and what is it used for in the body Answer:
60%
- digestion
- temp control
- eliminating waste
- preventing dehydration
too much water Answer: hyponatremia or hyperhydration
what level of water loss can negatively affect performance Answer: 2%
early signs of dehydration Answer: - thirst
- headache
- tiredness/weakness
late signs of dehydration Answer: - nausea
- dizziness
- confusion
- fainting
BPK241 Midterm Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
injury prevention methods Answer: reduction of force, strengthening body
parts, screening of participants
reduction of force steps Answer: protective equipments, technique
development, balanced opponents, taping, rules/enforcement
strengthening of body parts steps Answer: strength, endurance depending on
sport
screening of participants steps Answer: determine if athlete is fit to perform,
medical assessments
primary prevention Answer: things we do to prevent injury/illness
- warm up
- stretching
- training
secondary prevention Answer: once injury/illness has occurred
- antibiotics/anti-inflammatories
- rehab (physio, chiro)
- taping/braces on return to sport
tertiary prevention Answer: things we do when original function can not be
restored
- reduce long term impariment
- improve quality of life
,2
what is the importance of preparation Answer: decrease incidence and severity
of injury
isotonic vs isometric Answer: isometric - muscle contracts but doesnt lengthen
isotonic = eccentric vs concentric
eccentric - contracting/lengthening
concentric - contracting/shortening
gross vs fine motor skills Answer: gross = large muscle groups
fine = smaller muscle groups
open vs closed skills and examples Answer: open = constantly changing
(softball)
closed = track and field
protective measures of equipment Answer: - absorbs energy
- disperses energy
- deflects blow
- limits excess movement
nutritients and their classes Answer: macro:
- protein
- carbs
- fats
- water
,3
micro:
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
role of nutrients Answer: - growth and repair
- regulate body functions
- provide energy
how much energy does protein provide and what is the function Answer:
4kcals/g (20-25%)
- related to hormones, stored as fat or burned off as energy
- not primary source of energy
how much energy does carbs provide and what is the function Answer:
4kcals/g (55-60%)
- metabolized into glucose as energy
- stored as glycogen in liver and muscles
- avg athlete carries 1500-2000 calories
how much energy does fat provide and what is the function Answer: 9kcals/g
(15-20%)
- fuel for light to moderate intensity exercise
- avg athlete carries 80000 calories in fat
role of vitamins and minerals Answer: - metabolize carbs and fats
- repair and building of muscle protein
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- 20 minerals in body and stored in liver and bones
fat-soluble vitamins Answer: ADEK
water soluble vitamins Answer: BC
major minerals body needs daily Answer: sodium, chlorine, calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, sulphur
trace minerals Answer: iron, iodide, copper, manganese, flouride, selenium,
chromium, molybdenum
what % of body weight is water and what is it used for in the body Answer:
60%
- digestion
- temp control
- eliminating waste
- preventing dehydration
too much water Answer: hyponatremia or hyperhydration
what level of water loss can negatively affect performance Answer: 2%
early signs of dehydration Answer: - thirst
- headache
- tiredness/weakness
late signs of dehydration Answer: - nausea
- dizziness
- confusion
- fainting
