Equipment

Question 1

what is the recommended range for daily intake of carbohydrates for most athletes?

Answer 1

6-10g/kg body weight/day

Question 2

How should helmet fit

Answer 2

1. cover the base of the skull and the occipital pad should be snug.
   2.The face mask should be 2-3 finger widths from the player‫’‬s nose.
2. The helmet should be one inch above the eyebrows.
3. The helmet should be snug against the ears

Question 3

What is max body wt change for successive days in athletics

Answer 3

the maximum recommended body weight change for successive days in athletics is 2%.

Question 4

What are guidelines proposed for a proper meal or snack eaten prior to exercise/sporting event?

Answer 4

pre-event snack/meal should include:
sufficient fluids,
be low in fat and fiber,
be high in carbohydrates,
be moderate in protein,
and be well tolerated by the athlete.

Question 5

When should an athlete bulk up?

Answer 5

The prepatory/off season :
- begin with low intensity weight lifting with high volume,
- address hypertrophy, endurance, and basic strength.
- focus initially on general strength, and the progress to sport-specific strength.

Question 6

How do you replace water weight (weight lost over a 24 hour period)?

Answer 6

Drink 16oz per pound lost

Question 7

Describe plyometric exercise

Answer 7

Plyometric exercise involves stretch of the muscle-tendon unit immediately followed by shortening. The stretch-shortening cycle enhances the ability of the muscle to produce maximal force in the shortest amount of time. Training in this manner is appropriate to enhance return to sports after injury.
Plyometric exercise is utilized to develop or improve power - the ability to develop force over time. 

Question 8

What is the minimum requirement for eyewear in collegiate racquetball players?

Answer 8

Nylon frame with polycarbonate lenses 3mm thick

Question 9

What should fat intake be for athletes?

Answer 9

Fat intake should range from 20% to 35% of total energy intake. Consuming <20% of energy from fat does not benefit performance.

Question 10

Define Loading phase of plyometric exercise

Answer 10

the eccentric, deceleration, yielding, counter movement, or cocking phase, this phase characterizes the period in which the prime movers are stretched as a result of load that is applied from the preceding action.”

Question 11

Define coupling phase of plyometrics

Answer 11

amortization phase and transmission phase, is
the transition between the loading and unloading phases. This period of quasi-isometric
muscle action is a very short period (less than 15 ms) during which there is no change to
the muscle fascicle length but during which there is a great amount of muscle potential
and stretch reflex energy stored. This is the defining phase of plyometric exercise and if
it is too long, the exercise is no longer considered to be plyometric in nature

Question 12

When does NOCSAE recommend that helmets be decommissioned?

Answer 12

10 years