Intro to Sports Science Quiz

Sports Science is solely focused on improving athletic performance.

• True

• False

Biomechanics is the study of the body's response to physical activity.

• True

• False

Sports psychology examines the mental and emotional aspects of sports.

• True

• False

Exercise physiology only focuses on long-term adaptations to exercise.

• True

• False

Sports science is an interdisciplinary field.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a goal of sports science?

• improve athletic performance

• prevent injuries

• promote health and wellness

• guarantee victory in competitions

Which discipline studies the forces and their effects on human movement?

• exercise physiology

• biomechanics

• sports psychology

• kinesiology

What is the study of human movement patterns called?

• biomechanics

• kinesiology

• motor control

• sports psychology

Which discipline focuses on the role of nutrients in performance and recovery?

• Sports nutrition

• Exercise physiology

• Biomechanics

• Sports psychology

What does exercise physiology examine?

• The acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise

• The psychological factors influencing performance

• The impact of nutrients on the body

• The mechanics of human movement

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