Quiz 1

Question 1

what is the correct order of the three stages of response to stress, according to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 1

1. shock/alarm phase
2. resistance phase
3. decompensation phase

Question 2

from a clinical perspective how is ideal posture defined

Answer 2

when we are able to draw a line from the ear canal, AC joint, lumbar bodies, hip joint and ankle joint

Question 3

the traditional periodisation model would refer to a week long period of time as a

Answer 3

microcycle

Question 4

what analysis needs to be completed throughly for the exercise program to account for joint function and range of motion

Answer 4

biomechanical

Question 5

what is the order of the 4 distinct periods of the conventional periodisation model

Answer 5

preparatory, first transition, competition, second transition

Question 6

during anthropometric testing what is the purpose of identifying asymmetries of range of motion, strength, and muscle bulk

Answer 6

to identify acute or old or poorly rehabilitated injuries

Question 7

in general periodisation long term plan for sport typically starts off with

Answer 7

high volume, low intensity

Question 8

what is the appropriate acronym for the steps involved in formulating an answerable clinical question

Answer 8

PICOT
P = patient
I = intervention
C = comparison
O = outcome
T = time

Question 9

the decision to utilise specific energy systems during a sport specific training program is often made during what analysis when the requirements for speed power and strength needs are identified

Answer 9

physiological

Question 10

A safe lifting posture should

Answer 10

1. reduce net moments, muscle forces and internal spine loads
2. keep the spine in neutral alignment with three points aligned (head, thorax, sacrum)
3. engage larger muscles such as glute, hamstrings, erector spine and transverse abdominis

Question 11

the analysis of body movements and the specific muscles involved with a particular sport is a component of what analysis

Answer 11

biomechanical

Question 12

what takes place during the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome

Answer 12

increased recruitment of motor units

Question 13

what takes place during the shock/alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome

Answer 13

reduced performance

Question 14

in good upright posture what are your muscles doing

Answer 14

stabilising muscles are engaged at low level
accessory muscles are relaxed
movers are relaxed

Question 15

evidence based practice includes

Answer 15

1. best available evidence
2. individual practice experience
3. values of the client

Question 16

what is the first priority of strength and conditioning

Answer 16

injury prevention

Question 17

what describes core exercises and assistance exercises respectively

Answer 17

recruit one or more larger muscle areas and receive priority when selecting exercises
recruit smaller muscle areas and are considered less important to improving sport performance

Question 18

what is the typical length of time for a mesocycle

Answer 18

several weeks to a month

Question 19

the evaluation of a client during exercise testing is important because the information gathered allows a training to

Answer 19

program the correct exercises
select the appropriate progressions
establish a baselines level of overall fitness