Exercise Physiology

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of periodisation?

• A performer reaches their peak at the correct time

• A performer avoids injury and burnout

• Training structured to give realistic and achievable goals

• None of the above, they are all benefits of periodisation.

Which of the following is a long term training plan- typically over a one year period.

• Macro-cycle

• Micro-cycle

• Meso-cycle

During which phase, would a performer have time for rest and recovery from injury.

• Competitive phase

• Preparatory phase

• Transition phase

What word describes this definition- 'maintaining intensity but decreasing the volume of training in order to prepare for competition'.

• Tapering

• Lowering

• Subsiding

During which phase should tapering occur?

• Competitive phase 1

• Competitive phase 2

• Preparatory phase

Which term is the following definition for: 'the ability of the body to inspire, transport and utilise O₂ to perform periods of sustained periods of aerobic activity'

• Aerobic capacity

• VO₂ max

• Cardiovascular system

Name the test of aerobic capacity described here: 'a subject performed continuous exercise to exhaustion. Expired air is captured by a mask and a tube connected to a gas analyser.'

• Multi stage fitness test

• Direct gas analysis

• Cooper 12 minute run

• Queens College Step test

Which of the following is the only sub-maximal test of aerobic capacity?

• Direct gas analysis

• Multi-stage fitness test

• Queens College step test

Adaptations are...

• ...short term responses of the body to exercise e.g. increased heart rate.

• ...long term changes the body makes following a period of training to improve fitness e.g. cardiac hypertrophy.

Which type of strength does this definition refer to: 'a force is applied to a resistance without any movement occurring'

• Dynamic strength

• Maximal strength

• Static strength

• Strength endurance