Successful Coaching ASEP Test with complete solutions
2023
What is a major source of energy that powers an athlete's muscles?
carbohydrates
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial energy needs are provided
primarily by the aerobic energy system.
false
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the
anaerobic energy system?
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.
false
The frequency of exercise is the most important factor in designing and
monitoring an energy training program.
false
What is muscular endurance?
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?
Run at her top speed with added resistance.
Resistance training improves muscular endurance by increasing the ability of
muscles to work aerobically.
false
In resistance training, what is the term for the weight a muscle lifts?
c. resistance
With training, muscular endurance increases as much as 30 percent per week.
true
Athletes can build strength simply by eating foods high in protein.
false
If an athlete eats a large meal before a competition, how many hours before the
competition should she finish eating?
e. 3 hours
During the hottest months, an athlete should consume as much salt as he can.
false
The risk of eating disorders among athletes is increased by which factor(s)?
c. personal attributes of perfectionism
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat.
false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds
per week.
true
Which diet should be best for most athletes?
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.
true
***What should a coach do immediately after she has determined an athlete has a
drug problem and violated the team's dug policy?
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.
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?
d. the athlete's parents or guardians
What does the current evidence indicate about drug testing?
d. It is not as effective as well-designed educational programs.
A coach should ensure that his athletes participate in drug education.
true
The principle of progression is best described by which statement(s)?
b. Fitness levels will improve as physical demands are continually increased.
Fitness testing can help a coach assess the athletes' subsequent training
progress.
true
Soccer players—except for the goalkeepers—require low levels of aerobic
fitness.
false
What is the ability to start, stop, and change speed and direction quickly and with
precision?
a. agility
Carbon dioxide and lactic acid
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.
true
In the first few weeks of practice, the skills that are taught and practiced should
be determined most by which factor(s)?
c. the athletes' readiness to learn the skills
***In which instruction planning step are the number of contests and the number
of coaching assistants identified?
a. Step 1: identify the skills your athletes need
Instructional plans are NOT necessary for youth coaches or experienced high
school coaches?
false
Self-confidence, attention, concentration, and anxiety control are examples of
which skills?
e. mental skills
The traditional approach to coaching is more effective for teaching tactical skills
in complex, rapidly changing sport environments.
2023
What is a major source of energy that powers an athlete's muscles?
carbohydrates
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial energy needs are provided
primarily by the aerobic energy system.
false
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the
anaerobic energy system?
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.
false
The frequency of exercise is the most important factor in designing and
monitoring an energy training program.
false
What is muscular endurance?
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?
Run at her top speed with added resistance.
Resistance training improves muscular endurance by increasing the ability of
muscles to work aerobically.
false
In resistance training, what is the term for the weight a muscle lifts?
c. resistance
With training, muscular endurance increases as much as 30 percent per week.
true
Athletes can build strength simply by eating foods high in protein.
false
If an athlete eats a large meal before a competition, how many hours before the
competition should she finish eating?
e. 3 hours
During the hottest months, an athlete should consume as much salt as he can.
false
The risk of eating disorders among athletes is increased by which factor(s)?
c. personal attributes of perfectionism
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat.
false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds
per week.
true
Which diet should be best for most athletes?
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.
true
***What should a coach do immediately after she has determined an athlete has a
drug problem and violated the team's dug policy?
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.
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?
d. the athlete's parents or guardians
What does the current evidence indicate about drug testing?
d. It is not as effective as well-designed educational programs.
A coach should ensure that his athletes participate in drug education.
true
The principle of progression is best described by which statement(s)?
b. Fitness levels will improve as physical demands are continually increased.
Fitness testing can help a coach assess the athletes' subsequent training
progress.
true
Soccer players—except for the goalkeepers—require low levels of aerobic
fitness.
false
What is the ability to start, stop, and change speed and direction quickly and with
precision?
a. agility
Carbon dioxide and lactic acid
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.
true
In the first few weeks of practice, the skills that are taught and practiced should
be determined most by which factor(s)?
c. the athletes' readiness to learn the skills
***In which instruction planning step are the number of contests and the number
of coaching assistants identified?
a. Step 1: identify the skills your athletes need
Instructional plans are NOT necessary for youth coaches or experienced high
school coaches?
false
Self-confidence, attention, concentration, and anxiety control are examples of
which skills?
e. mental skills
The traditional approach to coaching is more effective for teaching tactical skills
in complex, rapidly changing sport environments.
