Question: Large increases in muscular strength and power in the first 4-8 weeks of resistance training in previously untrained individuals is mostly due to:
Answer Choices:
Muscular Adaptations
Neurological Adaptations
Cardio gains
Mobility Improvements
Answer: Neurological Adaptations
Question: An appropriate volume of plyometric exercise for an athlete with intermediate training experience is:
Answer Choices:
120-140 contacts/session
80-100 contacts/session
100-120 contacts/session
140-160 contacts/session
Answer: 100-120 contacts/session
Question: What protocol will we be using to determine VO2max in the lab?
Answer Choices:
YMCA Running Protocol
Bruce Running Protocol
Balke cycle ergometer Protocol
Balke and Ware Treadmill Protocol
Answer: Balke and Ware Treadmill Protocol
Question: Estimation of body composition from whole body electric resistance is based on:
Answer Choices:
The concept that metals inside the body conduct water
The concept that fat conducts electrical currents
The concept that muscles are heavier than fat
The concept that fat resists the flow of electrical current
Answer: The concept that fat resists the flow of electrical current
Question: During the Second Pull of the Power Clean, which of the following joints DOES NOT undergo rapid extension?
Answer Choices:
Knees
Ankles
Elbows
Hips
Answer: Elbows
Question: The second phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is:
Answer Choices:
Stretch Stimulation
Amortization
Eccentric Phase
Answer: Amortization
Question: How long should the rest period be for an athlete performing a set of 1RM bench presses?
Answer Choices:
30 seconds to 1 minute
1 to 2 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
Answer: 3 to 5 minutes
Question: A training cycle that lasts for 4 weeks is referred to as:
Answer Choices:
Mesocycle
1st Transition Phase
Macrocycle
Microcycle
Answer: Mesocycle
Question: Resistance training is capable of enhancing each of the functional constituents of the neuromuscular system EXCEPT:
Answer Choices:
Muscle Tone
Power
Strength
Muscular Endurance
Answer: Muscle Tone
Question: True/False: Resistance training conveys a positive adaptation in capillary density.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: An appropriate volume of plyometric exercise for an athlete with intermediate training experience is:
Answer Choices:
120-140 contacts/session
80-100 contacts/session
80-100 contacts/session
100-120 contacts/session
Answer: 100-120 contacts/session
Question: What HR intensity range (bpm) is recommended for performing the Astrand-Ryhming Test?
Answer: 120 to 170 bpm
Question: An athlete is training in the 3rd of 4 mesocycles during the Off Season. Which of the following would be the most appropriate resistance training recommendation for that athlete?
Answer Choices:
Sessions: 1-3, Sets: 3, Reps: 5, Rest Period: 1 minute
Sessions: 5, Sets: 4, Reps: 5, Rest Period: 2 minutes
Sessions: 4, Sets: 3, Reps: 15, Rest Period: 2 minutes
Sessions: 5, Sets: 4, Reps: 5, Rest Period: 3 minutes
Answer: Sessions: 5, Sets: 4, Reps: 5, Rest Period: 2 minutes
Question: Did you review the Balke Protocol?
Answer Choices:
No
Yes
Answer: Yes
Question: To determine the mean electrical axis, you would look at which of the following leads?
Answer Choices:
Lead I and II
Lead I and the Q wave in all leads
Lead I and aVF
aVL, aVF, and aVR
Answer: Lead I and aVF