Performance-Enhancing Methods (Training)

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using performance-enhancing methods in athletes?

• Influencing the physiological capacity of a body system

• Increasing the risk of injury

• Reducing muscle mass

• Decreasing recovery speed

What is the main role of the musculoskeletal system in athletic performance?

• Producing hormones

• Creating energy for movement and enabling body movement

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic energy production?

• Aerobic uses oxygen, anaerobic does not

• Anaerobic uses oxygen, aerobic does not

• Both use oxygen

• Neither uses oxygen

How can athletes and coaches decide on the best training method to improve performance?

• By determining relevant fitness components, energy systems, and muscles used in each sport

• By choosing the most popular method

• By avoiding all supplements

• By focusing only on aerobic training

Which of the following is a main physiological effect of resistance training on the musculoskeletal system?

• Decreased muscle size

• Increased muscle size, mass, and fuel stores

• Reduced bone density

• Lowered endurance

What is the primary purpose of resistance training?

• To improve flexibility

• To develop muscular strength, power, or endurance

• To increase cardiovascular endurance

• To enhance coordination

Which of the following is a potential harm of resistance training if not performed correctly?

• Improved bone density

• Overtraining due to insufficient recovery

• Increased muscle mass

• Enhanced aerobic capacity

What is the main aim of plyometric training?

• To increase muscular power by first stretching and then contracting a muscle in the shortest time possible

• To improve flexibility through static stretching

• To enhance cardiovascular endurance

• To increase muscle size through heavy lifting

Which of the following is considered a low-impact plyometric drill?

• Skipping with and without a rope

• Bounding with alternate legs

• Clap push-ups

• Throwing a heavy medicine ball (above 4 kg)

Why should individuals with poor fitness levels avoid high-impact plyometric exercises?

• These exercises can place considerable stress on the body and joints

• They do not help in building muscle

• They are too easy and not challenging enough

• They require expensive equipment