Module 15 - Ergogenic Aids

Question 1

Something that enhances athletic performance.

Answer 1

Ergogenic Aid

Question 2

Any substance that has been shown to be detrimental to exercise performance.

Answer 2

Ergolytic substance

Question 3

Essential Amino Acids

Answer 3

Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine, Lysine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, and Histidine

Question 4

The Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Answer 4

Leucine, isoleucine, and Valine

Question 5

A neurotransmitter in the modulation of anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, sexuality, appetite, and metabolism.

Answer 5

Serotonin

Question 6

A syndrome identified b a combination of eating disorders, amenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density.

Answer 6

Female athlete triad

Question 7

Female athletes with the absence of a menstrual period during reproductive ages.

Answer 7

Amenorrheic Athletes

Question 8

What ergogenic aid increases the body’s acid buffering capacity, allowing athletes to work at higher levels for longer?

Answer 8

Beta-alanine

Question 9

What can excessive intake of Vitamin A lead to?

Answer 9

Reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk.

Question 10

What is the first place a trainer or coach should go to determine whether or not a supplement is banned by the sport an athlete plays?

Answer 10

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Question 11

Increased occurrences of acne, body hair growth, and appetite are all side effects of what type of ergogenic aid?

Answer 11

Androgenic-anabolic steroids

Question 12

Which substance has been banned by all major sporting associations because it is a form of blood doping that stimulates production of red blood cells in the body?

Answer 12

EPO - Erythropoietin

Question 13

As a high school strength coach, you are asked which supplement(s) are safe for the players to use during the season. Which of the following would you recommend?

Answer 13

Carbohydrate gels and electrolyte drinks

Question 14

Which substances are thought to reduce the breakdown of muscle tissue by protecting muscle protein and promoting the building and maintaining of muscle mass?

Answer 14

Anticatabolic substances

Question 15

For active girls and women, the Female Athlete Triad is of concern. Which of the following factors contribute to a disrupted menstrual cycle and bone loss?

Answer 15

Low energy intake and low calcium intake.

Question 16

2 hours before competition, an athlete asks which ergonomic aid will have an immediate effect on her performance. Which would you suggest?

Answer 16

Caffeine

Question 17

What is the purpose of blood doping?

Answer 17

Increase VO2 Max

Question 18

Which of the following supplements could be ergolytic for a high-intensity sprinter?

Answer 18

Carb loading

Question 19

Which substance can affect mental and physiological functions shortly after ingestion?

Answer 19

Caffeine

Question 20

For athletes using caffeine to enhance their performance, what is the recommended dose when ingested about 1 hour before exercise?

Answer 20

3 to 6 mg/kg

Question 21

A client shared with you that he is on an antidepressant medication and would like to start using an ergogenic supplement. What would you recommend he do first?

Answer 21

Contact his primary care physician

Question 22

Although excessive intake can damage health, for which of the following is moderate supplementation shown to be safe for all adults?

Answer 22

Multivitamins