Training Principles MC Quiz

What does the training principle of specificity refer to?

• Exercising only one day per week

• Tailoring training to replicate the demands of a sport or goal

• Training all muscle groups evenly

• Exercising at maximum heart rate

Which of the following best represents specificity for a tennis player?

• Marathon running

• Leg strength and agility drills

• Rowing

• Swimming laps

What two assessments help ensure specificity in a training program?

• Skill drills and competition

• Fitness testing and activity analysis

• RPE tests and hydration

• Game strategy and team bonding

Which of the following is a common way to measure intensity?

• METs

• % Maximum Heart Rate

• Rating of Perceived Exertion

• All of the above

What is the estimated formula to calculate maximum heart rate (MHR)?

• 200 – age

• 180 + age

• 220 – age

• 100 – age

Why is intensity considered a crucial training principle?

• It determines how long training should last

• It ensures specific energy systems are used

• It drives the physiological adaptations needed for improvement

• It prevents injury

Which of the following is an example of the 'Type' principle?

• Doing cycling to train for a marathon

• Running to train for a marathon

• Lifting weights to train for swimming

• General fitness classes for performance sport

What does the training principle of time/duration refer to?

• How early in the day training starts

• The length of the season

• The length of a session or program

• The rest time between sessions

How long must continuous aerobic training last to see improvements?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes minimum

• 60 minutes

What is the minimum number of training sessions per week to gain fitness?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5