Deck 1: Introduction to Sport and Exercise

Question 1

According to the Global Association of International Sports Federations, a sport:

A) Should include an element of competition
B) Should rely on an element of luck
C) May pose only a minor risk to health and safety of athletes
D) May use equipment from one or more suppliers
E) Should not be harmful to humans

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Cardiorespiratory exercise:

A) Is static
B) Involves small muscle groups
C) Is predominantly anaerobic
D) Uses the whole body
E) Relies on a large supply of carbohydrate stores

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Oxygen consumption is expressed as:

A) VO₂
B) VO_2max
C) HRR
D) VO₂R

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following activities could be performed to improve muscular strength?

A) Lifting free weights at 85% of 1RM
B) lifting free weights at 60% of 1RM
C) Cycling at 85% HR_max
D) Cycling at 60% HR_max
E) Running at 90% HR_max

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important strategy to promote recovery from exercise?

A) Cold water immersion
B) Compression garments
C) Rest
D) Foam rolling
E) Massage