Quiz on Muscular Strength

According to Learning Aim B, what is required to perform the Harvard step test?

• A stopwatch

• A bench

• A treadmill

• A swimming pool

What is an advantage of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation training as per Learning Aim C?

• Increases flexibility

• Reduces flexibility

• Increases fat

• Reduces muscle mass

What is muscle hypertrophy as described in Learning Aim D?

• Decrease in muscle size

• Increase in bone density

• Increase in muscle size

• Decrease in fat percentage

What is muscular strength defined as in physical education?

• The ability of a muscle to stretch without injury

• The maximum force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group

• The endurance of a muscle during prolonged activities

• The speed at which a muscle can move

Which of the following is the best example of lifting a heavy weight in one movement, demonstrating muscular strength?

• A basketball player dunking a ball

• A weightlifter at the Olympics

• A soccer player kicking a ball

• A rugby team in a scrum

What percentage of 1RM is recommended for strength training using free weights to achieve high load and low repetitions?

• 50% of 1RM

• 70% of 1RM

• 85% of 1RM

• 100% of 1RM

Which of the following is NOT listed as an advantage of the training methods for strength mentioned in the material?

• Can make training specific to train muscles you need to.

• Can select appropriate weights relative to goals

• Safety is really important

• Increases flexibility significantly

According to the material, what is a disadvantage of the training methods for strength?

• Requires less time

• May need others to support

• Less effective

• No supervision required

What is muscle hypertrophy as described in the context of strength training?

• Decrease in muscle size and strength

• Increase in muscle size and strength

• Decrease in muscle flexibility

• Increase in muscle elasticity

What causes muscle hypertrophy during strength training?

• Reduction of muscle use

• Muscle relaxation techniques

• Stress on the muscle from lifting heavy weights

• Increased muscle hydration