Exam 1 Flashcards
Match the following terms
Constant speed during muscle contraction
Ability to generate force
Prolonged activity with repetitive contractions
Includes an eccentric and concentric contraction
“How fast can you move heavy things”
Constant muscle length
Answers to choose from
Isometric
Strength
Endurance
Isokinetic
Power
Isotonic
Constant speed during muscle contraction = Isokinetic
Ability to generate force = Strength
Prolonged activity with repetitive contractions = Endurance
Includes an eccentric and concentric contraction = Isotonic
“How fast can you move heavy things” = Power
Constant muscle length = Isometric
Which of the following is considered excessive daily protein intake for a healthy athlete?
> 0.8g of protein per kg/BW
2.0g of protein per kg/BW
1.4-1.7g of protein per kg/BW
None of these is correct
> 2.0g of protein per kg/BW
If an athlete consumes 96 oz of a sports beverage (14g of CHO per 8 oz), 3 gels (28g of CHO per gel), and one sports bar (45g of CHO/bar) during a 4-hour bike ride, approximately how many grams of CHO is this athlete consuming per hour?
149g
297g
74g
60g
74g
Performing a thorough cool-down after an exercise session would be classified as which type of ergogenic aid?
Psychological
Pharmacological
Physiological
Biomechanical
Physiological
Which of the following are nutritional ergogenic aids used by athletes to improve performance?
Carbohydrate-loading diets
Supplements
All of these are correct
Sports drinks
All of these are correct
Which of the following conditions may develop if sodium losses exceed intake during ultra-endurance activities, causing blood sodium levels to drop? (ie, while exercising the athlete consumes only plain water. Another hint: “ultra-endurance” remember how long these events last?)
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia
Which of the following is a method that athletes can use to replace fluids lost during training and competition?
Place ice on the back of their neck
Begin drinking fluids as soon as possible
Pour fluids over their heads
Submerge in a cool bathtub or pool
Begin drinking fluids as soon as possible
Which of the following vitamins/minerals is not considered an essential electrolyte to be replaced during exercise?
Choline
Potassium
Chloride
Sodium
Choline
If an athlete needs to consume more calories, which of the following suggestions is not appropriate?
Increase calorie-dense foods at meals and snacks
Increase the frequency of meals and snacks
Include nuts and seeds throughout the day
Focus mainly on fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks
Focus mainly on fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks
A nutrition facts panel gives the following serving information: total fat = 4g, total CHO = 15g, total protein = 5g. How many calories are there per serving?
121 calories
148 calories
116 calories
96 calories
116 calories
Which of the following is the daily CHO recommendation for endurance athletes exercising 1-3 hours per day?
8-12 g/CHO/lb/BW
6-10 g/CHO/kg/BW
8-12 g/CHO/kg/BW
6-10 g/CHO/lb/BW
6-10 g/CHO/kg/BW
An endurance athlete who weighs 60kg should consume at least _____g of protein daily.
72g
60g
48g
130g
72g
Jason is an elite cross-country athlete who is currently training 4-6 hours per day (moderate-high intensity). He weighs 135 lbs (~61kg) and a sports nutritionist recommended he consume ~4800 kcal/day. Based on his body weight, what should his minimum daily CHO intake be? In other words: You are finding the blank for this statement: “a minimum of ____ grams of CHO are recommended to support this athlete’s activity levels.”
488g/CHO/day
610g/CHO/day
366g/CHO/day
732g/CHO/day
488g/CHO/day
Allison is a midfielder on a semi-professional soccer team. Allison is in the beginning of the competitive spring/summer season. Tournaments are played every weekend, with practices nearly every day of the week. Allison (24-y.o) is smaller framed, thin, and muscular with a goal to maintain her current weight (134lbs [61kg]) so that she can “maintain [her] exceptional speed and endurance on the field.”
What are the REE recommendations for minimum caloric intake? Use the REE equation found on slide 4.
2466
1360
1995
1393
1393
A follow-up question to Allison: Now, apply the activity factor range and select the appropriate range of calories that are recommended for Allison.
2229 - 3343 cal/day
2508 – 2786 cal/day
None of these ranges meet the activity factor recommendation
1671 – 1950 cal/day
2229 - 3343 cal/day
What are the names of the professors dogs?
Tina and Kevin
What are some jobs that only need a certification?
- Massage therapist
- Personal trainer
Physical therapy assistant
- Personal trainer
What are some jobs that only need a masters degree?
- PA
- Sports psychologist
- Sports nutritionist
Athletic trainer
What are some jobs that only need a bachelors degree?
CSCS
What are some jobs that need a terminal degree?
- Team physician
- Family physician
- Chiropractor
- Physical therapist
What do policies = to?
Rules
What do Procedure = to?
Process of adhering to the rules
How do you deal with risks in the office?
- Specific policies and procedures (security, fire safety, emergency plans)
Facility cleaning (custodial vs athletic trainer roles, OSHA standards)
What are OSHA regulations?
- Exposure control plan (report the plans)
- Protecting staff from blood-borne pathogens (good equipment, and things to protect like the shot biohazard boxes)
What are the disinfecting procedures?
Use hot water 120 degrees or hotter
Explain HIPPA insurance
- Regulates how any member of sports medicine team can share health information concerning a patient
- Provides patients with access to their medical records
Explain FERPA insurance
- Provides privacy of student educational records
- Provides parents certain rights with their child’s educational records
What is the difference between injury reports and logs?
Injury reports (serve for future reference, documentation right when it happens and be detailed)
Logs (keeps track of everything, subject to HIPAA and FERPA regulations, shows progress)
What are pre participation examinations?
Examination athletes prior to participation in sports
What is the purpose of the pre participation examinations?
- Identify patient that may be at risk
- Establish a baseline
- See if they are even qualified to do their sport
- Satisfy the insurance and liability issues
What are the two different types of exams? And what are the differences?
Exam by personal physician (in-depth history, ideal physician-patient relationship)
Station examination (detailed exam in little time)
What is liability? (legal)
Legal responsibility for the harm one causes another
What are torts? (legal)
Legal wrongs against a person
Explain nonfeasance, misfeasance, negligence and malfeasance
- Negligence (failure to use ordinary or reasonable care
- Nonfeasance (failure to perform legal duty “act of omission”
- Malfeasance (commit an act not legally allowed to “act of omission” Knows his wrong doings
- Misfeasance (has legal right but does it wrong)
What is HMO insurance (health maintenance organization)?
- Provide preventive measures
- Dictate where individual can receive care
What is PPO insurance (preferred Providers organization)?
- Provide discount health care
- Limit where treatment can be obtained
What is capitation in regards to insurance?
Is the standard monthly payment
Whose responsible for insurance filing?
Athletic training
What is strength?
Ability to generate force (how much weight you can move)
What is power?
relationship between strength and time (how fast you can move heavy things)
What is endurance?
Repetitive muscular movement (how many times you can move a lighter thing)
What are isometrics?
Constant muscle length (stability)
What is isotonic?
it includes an eccentric and concentric contraction
What is eccentric contractions?
lengthening of the muscle
What is concentric contractions?
Shortening of the muscle
What are slow twitch fibers used for? and what type are they?
(endurance) type 1
What are fast twitch fibers used for? and what type are they?
(sprints) type 2
What is agonists?
- Muscle causing joint movement
- Biceps (elbow flexion)
What are antagonists?
- Muscle opposing the joint movement
Triceps (relax leads to flexion)
What is the overload principle?
- The goal = hypertrophy
- Muscle responds to stress
- Gradually intensity (strength overtime)
Get a 10% increase
What is periodization?
- Traditional seasons no longer exist
- Goal = achieve peak performance
This lowers injuries and overtraining
- Goal = achieve peak performance
- they play multiple sports
How long is transition phase in sports and when does it happen?
- 1-4 weeks
- This happens right after the last competition
What is cross training?
Training with alternative activities
What is the definition of flexibility?
Ability to move a joint through full ROM
What is PNF stretching?
Contracting and releasing the muscle for stretching. It uses agonist and antagonist
What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
- prolonged aerobic exercise
- low intensity
- duration of 20min at least
- oxygen used for energy
How do you measure aerobic capacity?
with VO2 max test
What is energy based off of?
It is based on the individuals age, gender, body mass, and sport specific training demands
What happens to your food intake it you work out more?
It will increase
What is hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar
Why do we fuel muscles before activity?
So our body does not break down the muscle we already have and uses carbs and other things to break down
When does the thirst sensed get triggered?
1% of dehydration when you are thirsty you are already dehydrated
How do we rehydrate properly after sweating during exercise?
Drink small volumes frequently (8OZ everyday) and replace it with water, juices, and watery foods, sport drinks electrolytes
After exercise what percentage of body weight should we not lose?
2%
For every pound we lose we should drink ______ OZ of water
16OZ
When is nutrient absorption increased/ at it’s peak? and what nutrients should we consume?
30min, and should eat carbs within that 30min as well as protein
Why is eating recovery protein important? And what nutrient is best to be paired with is?
it repairs the muscle and is best paired with carbs
What are the best electrolytes to drink after exercise?
Sodium, Chloride, Potassium
Calories are calories
True or False
False
Athletes require supplements
True or False
False
Protein builds strong bodies
True or False
False (they help in that but aren’t the only thing)
When we need fluids we feel thirsty
True or False
False WHEN YOU ARE THIRSTY YOU ARE ALREADY DEHYDRATED
1 gram of carb = ______ g of water
3 grams of water
Food ingested before an event is most crucial
True or False
False (need it days before as well)
Food between and after events does not matter
True or False
False YOU NEED FOOD TO RECOVER
What kind of activity is aerobic?
Long term activity
What kind of activity is Anaerobic?
Short term activity
Define muscular endurance
Repetitive contractions without fatigue
Define cardiovascular endurance
Heart and blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to working muscles