Question 1

There should be position-specific strength and conditioning at the beginner level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Soccer players tend to be faster during the second half of the game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Explain how the national caliber soccer player's training differs from the beginner's.

Accepted Answer

The training of a national caliber soccer player differs significantly from that of a beginner in several key ways. Firstly, the intensity and volume of training for a national caliber player are much higher. They typically train for several hours each day, focusing on a combination of technical skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. Beginners, on the other hand, may only train a few times a week for shorter durations.

Secondly, the focus of training for a national caliber player is much more specialized and individualized. They work with top coaches and trainers to develop specific skills and strategies that will give them a competitive edge at the highest level of the sport. Beginners, on the other hand, may focus more on general skill development and understanding of the game.

Additionally, the physical conditioning and recovery methods used by national caliber players are often more advanced and tailored to their specific needs. They may have access to top sports scientists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists to ensure they are in peak physical condition. Beginners may not have access to these resources and may have a more general approach to their physical preparation.

Overall, the training of a national caliber soccer player is much more rigorous, specialized, and individualized compared to that of a beginner. It requires a higher level of commitment, dedication, and access to resources in order to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Question 4

The bulk of a soccer game is spent sprinting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List injuries that female soccer players are more likely to sustain.

Accepted Answer

Female soccer players, like their male c

Question 6

Plyometrics are a major focus for a national caliber soccer player during the general preparation phase of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Elite athletes are unlikely to change the position that they play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the positions in soccer?

Accepted Answer

In soccer, also known as football in man

Question 9

The masters athlete needs event-specific strength and conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which position covers the greatest distance during the soccer game?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal tenders 
B)  Mid-fielders 
C)  Forwards 
D)  Defenders 
A)  Goal tenders 
B)  Mid-fielders 
C)  Forwards 
D)  Defenders

Question 11

Which position covers the shortest total distance during a soccer game?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defenders. 
B)  Mid-fielders. 
C)  Forwards. 
A)  Defenders. 
B)  Mid-fielders. 
C)  Forwards.

Question 12

Which of the following is not an appropriate strength training exercise for an elite soccer player?

Accepted Answer

A)  Back squats with chains. 
B)  Split cleans. 
C)  One-legged Romanian deadlifts. 
D)  They are all appropriate. 
A)  Back squats with chains. 
B)  Split cleans. 
C)  One-legged Romanian deadlifts. 
D)  They are all appropriate.

Question 13

At the elite level, which position tends to be shorter, lighter, and have the greatest maximal oxygen consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal tenders 
B)  Mid-fielders 
C)  Forwards 
D)  Defenders 
A)  Goal tenders 
B)  Mid-fielders 
C)  Forwards 
D)  Defenders

Question 14

Describe the different positions in soccer, their role in the game, and how this impacts how they experience the game.

Accepted Answer

In soccer, there are several different p

Question 15

Master soccer players have a recovery ability similar to beginners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List two differences between the beginner and national caliber soccer player.

Accepted Answer

A beginner soccer player and a national

Question 17

Describe the movement patterns of soccer.

Accepted Answer

Soccer players exhibit a variety of move

Question 18

Pre-pubescent soccer players can be expected to become faster and stronger just by growing older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Female soccer players are how many times more likely to suffer an ACL injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two to six times. 
B)  Ten times. 
C)  Twenty times. 
D)  They are not more likely. 
A)  Two to six times. 
B)  Ten times. 
C)  Twenty times. 
D)  They are not more likely.

Question 20

Elite athletes are participating in several sports in addition to soccer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

There should be position-specific strength and conditioning at the beginner level.

Soccer players tend to be faster during the second half of the game.

Explain how the national caliber soccer player's training differs from the beginner's.

The bulk of a soccer game is spent sprinting.

List injuries that female soccer players are more likely to sustain.

Plyometrics are a major focus for a national caliber soccer player during the general preparation phase of training.

Elite athletes are unlikely to change the position that they play.

What are the positions in soccer?

The masters athlete needs event-specific strength and conditioning.

Which position covers the greatest distance during the soccer game?

Which position covers the shortest total distance during a soccer game?

Which of the following is not an appropriate strength training exercise for an elite soccer player?

At the elite level, which position tends to be shorter, lighter, and have the greatest maximal oxygen consumption?

Describe the different positions in soccer, their role in the game, and how this impacts how they experience the game.

Master soccer players have a recovery ability similar to beginners.

List two differences between the beginner and national caliber soccer player.

Describe the movement patterns of soccer.

Pre-pubescent soccer players can be expected to become faster and stronger just by growing older.

Female soccer players are how many times more likely to suffer an ACL injury?

Elite athletes are participating in several sports in addition to soccer.

Adaptations From Training

Techniques

Assessments

Components of a Training Session

Principles of Training

Needs Analysis

Program Design

Periodization of Training

Injuries

Age and Training

Level of Competition and Training

Understanding and Adapting Exercise for Individuals with Disabilities

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Exam 12: Putting it All Together

There should be position-specific strength and conditioning at the beginner level.

Soccer players tend to be faster during the second half of the game.

Explain how the national caliber soccer player's training differs from the beginner's.

The bulk of a soccer game is spent sprinting.

List injuries that female soccer players are more likely to sustain.

Plyometrics are a major focus for a national caliber soccer player during the general preparation phase of training.

Elite athletes are unlikely to change the position that they play.

What are the positions in soccer?

The masters athlete needs event-specific strength and conditioning.

Which position covers the greatest distance during the soccer game?

Which position covers the shortest total distance during a soccer game?

Which of the following is not an appropriate strength training exercise for an elite soccer player?

At the elite level, which position tends to be shorter, lighter, and have the greatest maximal oxygen consumption?

Describe the different positions in soccer, their role in the game, and how this impacts how they experience the game.

Master soccer players have a recovery ability similar to beginners.

List two differences between the beginner and national caliber soccer player.

Describe the movement patterns of soccer.

Pre-pubescent soccer players can be expected to become faster and stronger just by growing older.

Female soccer players are how many times more likely to suffer an ACL injury?

Elite athletes are participating in several sports in addition to soccer.

Adaptations From Training

Techniques

Assessments

Components of a Training Session

Principles of Training

Needs Analysis

Program Design

Periodization of Training

Injuries

Age and Training

Level of Competition and Training

Understanding and Adapting Exercise for Individuals with Disabilities

Filters