practice exam 1

Question 1

What is the concentric function of the anterior tibialis?

Answer 1

Accelerates ankle dorsiflexion and inversion

Question 2

The cumulative neural input from sensory afferents to the central nervous system is BEST defined as:

Answer 2

proprioception.

Question 3

What muscle(s) is(are) MOST likely underactive allowing an athlete’s arms to fall forward during an Overhead Squat assessment?

Answer 3

Rhomboids, mid/lower trapezius, rotator cuff

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a cardiorespiratory assessment?

Answer 4

T-test

Question 5

Physical changes attributed to aging that affect flexibility include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 5

connective tissue atrophy.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a result of loss of ground substance?

Answer 6

Increased connective tissue interfiber distance

Question 7

The fluid-like property of connective tissue that allows slow deformation with an imperfect recovery after the deforming forces are removed is

Answer 7

viscoelasticity

Question 8

The body is able to derive the highest percentage of its energy from fat when it has a respiratory quotient (RQ) of:

Answer 8

0.71

Question 9

A true “high intensity” workout (approximately 90% of heart rate maximum) requires a respiratory quotient (RQ) of:

Answer 9

> 1.0

Question 10

Which muscle is NOT part of the Movement System?

Answer 10

Multifidus

Question 11

Which exercise is considered a core-strength exercise?

Answer 11

Ball Crunch

Question 12

Which of the following joint mechanoreceptors is mechanically sensitive to local compression and tensile loading, especially at extreme ranges of motion?

Answer 12

Paciniform afferents

Question 13

Gender differences are relatively small, characterized by

Answer 13

a slightly greater preference of males towards auditory learning and females towards kinesthetic learning

Question 14

The task coaching method is characterized by

Answer 14

an open training environment, typically designed to allow for several different tasks to be undertaken with the athletes determining the most effective avenue to success

Question 15

The cardiovascular system is comprised of all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 15

lungs

Question 16

Swimmers and athletes exercising in cold, rainy weather are at greater risk of experiencing

Answer 16

considerable body heat loss

Question 17

What is the purpose of vasodilatation during soft tissue healing?

Answer 17

To remove infectious agents

Question 18

When referring to the anatomy of the nervous system, the cell body of a neuron is also known as:

Answer 18

soma

Question 19

High volume resistance exercise can cause cortisol to

Answer 19

exponentially increase during and after training

Question 20

What is the rationale for recommending that athletes consume an increased protein intake to recover from intense endurance training?

Answer 20

For nitrogen balance due to increased protein oxidation

Question 21

The mechanism of injury for a medial ankle sprain involves:

Answer 21

forceful and rapid eversion of the foot.

Question 22

The gluteus maximus is the agonist (prime mover) for:

Answer 22

hip extension

Question 23

Which core musculature system includes muscles that attach the spine and/or pelvis to the extremities that are primarily responsible for concentric force production and eccentric deceleration during dynamic activities?

Answer 23

Movement system

Question 24

If the amortization phase is prolonged during a plyometric (reactive) training exercise, the amount of elastic potential energy:

Answer 24

decreases

Question 25

60 seconds of rest will allow approximately:

Answer 25

85-90% recovery of ATP/CP.

Question 26

What is the second phase of bone repair?

Answer 26

Callus formation

Question 27

Which of the following sensory receptors are MOST sensitive to change in length of muscle and the rate of that change?

Answer 27

Muscle Spindles

Question 28

In the free weight area of a weight room, a significant amount of space is needed around the benches for the following reasons EXCEPT:

Answer 28

designated areas for stretch mats, foam rollers, and other self-myofascial release modalities.

Question 29

If the Squat Jump exercise is performed with a repeating tempo, in which level of the Optimum Performance Training Model would it belong?

Answer 29

Strength Level

Question 30

All of the following are prerequisites for an athlete to possess prior to initiating plyometric exercises into an integrated training program EXCEPT:

Answer 30

proper levels of maximal strength.

Question 31

What loads are typically recommended for athletes performing resisted speed drills for maximum carryover, because they allow for technique, joint velocities, and loads similar to that for competition?

Answer 31

10% body weight

Question 32

According to research, what is the optimal stride length for maximal speed during sprinting?

Answer 32

2.3 to 2.5 times the athlete’s leg length

Question 33

Optimal backside mechanics during sprinting include:

Answer 33

plantar flexion, knee extension, hip extension.

Question 34

All of the following are probable causes of an athlete’s inability to produce adequate force during hip extension (ground push-off) while sprinting EXCEPT:

Answer 34

20 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion

Question 35

Muscles that act in direct opposition to prime movers are known as:

Answer 35

antagonists.

Question 36

Which exercise is considered a total-body stabilization exercise?

Answer 36

Ball Squat Curl to Overhead Press

Question 37

Which exercise is considered a leg-strength exercise?

Answer 37

Lunge: Transverse Plane

Question 38

Although no study can be considered as definitive, the literature consistently provides evidence that the Olympic lifts improve all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 38

VO2 Max.

Question 39

Which phases of the OPT model are Olympic lifts MOST appropriate?

Answer 39

Phases 4 and 5

Question 40

Which phase of the Snatch exercise occurs when the barbell is elevated from the knees to an area between the mid-thigh and the pubic bone depending on relative limb and torso segment lengths?

Answer 40

Shift (scoop)

Question 41

Which acute variables BEST elicit the adaptation of maximal strength?

Answer 41

1-5 repetitions, 4-6 sets, 85-100% of one rep max (1RM)

Question 42

Which of the following exercises is MOST appropriate for an athlete training in the Stabilization level (Phase 1) of the Optimum Performance Training model?

Answer 42

Ball Dumbbell Chest Press

Question 43

According to the Optimum Performance Training model, how many repetitions are required during resistance training for a Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training workout for maximal adaptations?

Answer 43

12-20

Question 44

Which phase of the Optimum Performance Training model is specific for the adaptation of maximal muscle growth, focusing on high levels of volume with minimal rest periods to force cellular changes that result in an overall increase in muscle size?

Answer 44

Hypertrophy Training

Question 45

Which phase of the Optimum Performance Training model strictly focuses on high-velocity training for further increases in power by training with 30-45% of an athlete’s maximum strength and by accelerating through the entire range of motion?

Answer 45

Maximal Power Training

Question 46

Common foot injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 46

resisted dorsiflexion to lengthen and inhibit the anterior tibialis

Question 47

The following are key roles of protein EXCEPT:

Answer 47

provides nine calories of energy per gram

Question 48

Which hypothesis suggests that moderate levels of intensity are best served for motor skills?

Answer 48

Inverted-U hypothesis