Exam Questions Flashcards
What is the purpose of the early part of warm-up?
To increase circulation and to increase body and muscle temperature
Mental preparedness should take place in all parts of the warm-up?
True
What best describes the objective of movement preparation in the warm-up?
Loosens and prepares the body and tissues for greater load and broader movement.
What best describes the objective of dynamic mobility in the warm-up?
Ensure the body has been taken through a large range of motions in an active manner
What best describes the objective of activation in the warm-up?
Stimulate the body in more specific ways.
What is a good example exercise to put in the movement preparation part of a warm-up?
Cat/Cow
What is a good example exercise to put in the dynamic mobility part of a warm-up?
Leg Whip
What is a good example exercise to put in the activation part of a warm-up?
Forward Lunge
For a throw to be considered legal
The implement must land in the sector and the athlete must not leave the front of the circle or pass the sector line
If the implement hits the cage the throw is considered a foul or illegal.
False
In a throwing competition, the athletes will receive how many throws?
3+3
Some ways to improve safety when throwing would be?
Clear the throwing area and surrounding area
Use a throw and retrieve model with groups
Pay attention
A beginner athlete should focus most of their time on what?
Technique
An expert athlete should focus most of their time on what?
Planning
What key biomechanical variable strongly correlated to throwing distance?
Release speed
A person lowers their centre of mass by movement at which joints
Hips and Knees
The initial push of the throwing implement is led by which muscles?
The legs and core
How is the discus held?
In a cupped position
In throwing an orbit refers to what?
The path or rotation of the implement around the thrower
The threshold for a legal reaction time for a sprint start is what?
.100s
The threshold for a legal wind in the 100m and 200m is what?
2.0m/s
The threshold for a legal wind horizontal jump is what?
2.0m/s
Stride frequency and stride length do what together?
Grow in harmony together
What is a typical ground time to flight time ratio for acceleration?
2:1
What is a typical ground time to flight time ratio for upright sprinting?
1:1
Why is the projection angle for novice performers generally higher than expert performers in block starts?
Novice performers produce less force
When starting a race, the athlete must place their hands
Behind the start line
The pivot point as an athlete rises into the ‘set’ position should be?
The shoulders
The relay zone is how long?
30m
The blind or closed exchange is typically used in which event?
The 4x100m relay
The open exchange is typically used in which event?
The 4x400m relay
The horizontal jumps are measured from where to where?
The start of the plasticine or foul line to the first mark in the sand
What is the key biomechanical variable strongly correlated to long jumping distance is?
Velocity at take-off
Hurdle drills are used for what?
Give context for the whole skill
Strengthen hips and improve mobility
Develop confidence
During good hurdle clearance, the peak height of the parabola is where?
In front of the hurdle
