Unit 6: G.A.S. Exit Ticket Questions

Why are low-grade stress workouts or training sessions considered to waste valuable training time?

• They provide a high level of physical conditioning.

• They only produce a mild alarm reaction response.

• They help in rapid muscle growth.

• They are essential for professional athletes.

What can happen if an athlete's body isn't given sufficient time to recover before another training or workout session?

• Improved performance

• Increased risk of injury

• Faster muscle growth

• Higher energy levels

What stage does the body enter as a result of short bouts of exposure to high-grade stress workouts over a period of weeks or months, which produces an alarm reaction response?

• Resistance stage

• Exhaustion stage

• Recovery stage

• Alert stage

What is supercompensation?

• The ability to perform better after recovering from stress

• A type of muscle contraction

• A nutritional strategy for athletes

• A psychological technique for motivation

Why might more exercise or training not necessarily be better for an athlete?

• It can lead to improved performance indefinitely.

• It may cause physical exhaustion and increase injury risk.

• It ensures quicker achievement of athletic goals.

• It guarantees better team dynamics.