Question 1

In general, the longer the length or duration of the interval in interval training, the greater the contribution of anaerobic energy production during the interval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The term overload, when used in conjunction with a sport conditioning program, means to

Accepted Answer

A)  overtrain or to exercise too much relative to the individual's capacity. 
B)  stress the system above a level to which it's accustomed. 
C)  injure or damage a muscle group. 
D)  consume excess carbohydrates. 
A)  overtrain or to exercise too much relative to the individual's capacity. 
B)  stress the system above a level to which it's accustomed. 
C)  injure or damage a muscle group. 
D)  consume excess carbohydrates. B

Question 3

Ballistic stretching is thought to be superior to static stretching due to a decreased chance of muscle injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Intervals aimed at specific improvement of the ATP-CP system should generally last _____ seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  30-60 
C)  90-180 
D)  at least 180 
A)  5-10 
B)  30-60 
C)  90-180 
D)  at least 180

Question 5

The number of sets required for strength gains in untrained, beginning weightlifters is

Accepted Answer

A)  one. 
B)  three. 
C)  three to eight. 
D)  ten or more. 
A)  one. 
B)  three. 
C)  three to eight. 
D)  ten or more.

Question 6

The "live high, train low" program results in similar gains in endurance performance as living and training at sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A genetic predisposition for athletic talent

Accepted Answer

A)  is not necessary for an individual to compete at a world-class level. 
B)  has little impact on the individual's ultimate athletic potential. 
C)  is essential if an individual is to compete at a world-class level. 
D)  is important only in power events such as sprinting. 
A)  is not necessary for an individual to compete at a world-class level. 
B)  has little impact on the individual's ultimate athletic potential. 
C)  is essential if an individual is to compete at a world-class level. 
D)  is important only in power events such as sprinting.

Question 8

Stretching prior to exercise has been shown to reduce the incidence of exercise-induced injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conditioned athletes may experience a _________ improvement in VO2 max as a result of endurance training.

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5% 
B)  10-15% 
C)  50% 
D)  none of the above 
A)  3-5% 
B)  10-15% 
C)  50% 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Women involved in strength training programs do not gain strength as rapidly as men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The main goal of in-season conditioning for athletes is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent excessive fat weight gain. 
B)  maintain ligament and bone integrity. 
C)  maintain the level of fitness. 
D)  maintain skill level. 
A)  prevent excessive fat weight gain. 
B)  maintain ligament and bone integrity. 
C)  maintain the level of fitness. 
D)  maintain skill level.

Question 12

High-intensity interval training involves work intervals that are

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10 seconds. 
B)  two minutes or more. 
C)  10 to 20 seconds. 
D)  30 to 60 seconds. 
A)  less than 10 seconds. 
B)  two minutes or more. 
C)  10 to 20 seconds. 
D)  30 to 60 seconds.

Question 13

A sensible increase in training duration for a runner who trains 50 miles per week would be

Accepted Answer

A)  1 mile (to 51 miles per week). 
B)  5 miles (to 55 miles per week). 
C)  10 miles (to 60 miles per week). 
D)  25 miles (to 75 miles per week). 
A)  1 mile (to 51 miles per week). 
B)  5 miles (to 55 miles per week). 
C)  10 miles (to 60 miles per week). 
D)  25 miles (to 75 miles per week).

Question 14

Delayed onset of muscle soreness is thought to be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  lactic acid buildup in muscles. 
B)  depletion of muscle glycogen. 
C)  microscopic tears in the muscle resulting in calcium release from the SR. 
D)  muscle cramps. 
A)  lactic acid buildup in muscles. 
B)  depletion of muscle glycogen. 
C)  microscopic tears in the muscle resulting in calcium release from the SR. 
D)  muscle cramps.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a general recommendation for strength training?

Accepted Answer

A)  intensity of 8-12 RM 
B)  >10 sets of each exercise 
C)  three days per week (to allow rest days) 
D)  All of the above are part of the general recommendation for strength training. 
A)  intensity of 8-12 RM 
B)  >10 sets of each exercise 
C)  three days per week (to allow rest days) 
D)  All of the above are part of the general recommendation for strength training.

Question 16

Evidence exists that men and women adapt differently to exercise training programs, which suggests that a different approach to physical conditioning should be taken for men versus women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following training intensities of exercise is believed to elicit the greatest percentage of improvement in VO2 max?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 max 
B)  ~57% VO2 max 
C)  80-90% VO2 max 
D)  >90% VO2 max 
A)  2 max 
B)  ~57% VO2 max 
C)  80-90% VO2 max 
D)  >90% VO2 max

Question 18

Which of the following endurance training strategies would result in the greatest improvements in VO2 max?

Accepted Answer

A)  high-intensity, continuous exercise 
B)  long, slow distance exercise 
A)  high-intensity, continuous exercise 
B)  long, slow distance exercise

Question 19

Decrease in performance, weight loss, chronic fatigue, increased infections, and psychological staleness are symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  undertraining. 
B)  overtraining. 
C)  failure to taper. 
D)  failure to use sport-specific training. 
A)  undertraining. 
B)  overtraining. 
C)  failure to taper. 
D)  failure to use sport-specific training.

Question 20

A well-designed conditioning program allocates the appropriate amount of aerobic and anaerobic time to match the energy demand of the sport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Training for Performance

In general, the longer the length or duration of the interval in interval training, the greater the contribution of anaerobic energy production during the interval.

The term overload, when used in conjunction with a sport conditioning program, means to

Ballistic stretching is thought to be superior to static stretching due to a decreased chance of muscle injury.

Intervals aimed at specific improvement of the ATP-CP system should generally last _____ seconds.

The number of sets required for strength gains in untrained, beginning weightlifters is

The "live high, train low" program results in similar gains in endurance performance as living and training at sea level.

A genetic predisposition for athletic talent

Stretching prior to exercise has been shown to reduce the incidence of exercise-induced injury.

Conditioned athletes may experience a _________ improvement in VO2 max as a result of endurance training.

Women involved in strength training programs do not gain strength as rapidly as men.

The main goal of in-season conditioning for athletes is to

High-intensity interval training involves work intervals that are

A sensible increase in training duration for a runner who trains 50 miles per week would be

Delayed onset of muscle soreness is thought to be due to

Which of the following is not a general recommendation for strength training?

Evidence exists that men and women adapt differently to exercise training programs, which suggests that a different approach to physical conditioning should be taken for men versus women.

Which of the following training intensities of exercise is believed to elicit the greatest percentage of improvement in VO2 max?

Which of the following endurance training strategies would result in the greatest improvements in VO2 max?

Decrease in performance, weight loss, chronic fatigue, increased infections, and psychological staleness are symptoms of

A well-designed conditioning program allocates the appropriate amount of aerobic and anaerobic time to match the energy demand of the sport.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance During Exercise

Temperature Regulation

The Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise for Special Populations

Body Composition and Nutrition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

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Conditioned athletes may experience a _________ improvement in VO₂ max as a result of endurance training.

Which of the following training intensities of exercise is believed to elicit the greatest percentage of improvement in VO₂ max?

Which of the following endurance training strategies would result in the greatest improvements in VO₂ max?