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11PE - 100 MCQ

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules are resynthesised in the muscles

a)

Only by the aerobic system

b)

By all three energy systems

c)

Only by the anaerobic systems

d)

Only by the creatine phosphate (ATP-PC) system

2.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

After 50 seconds of exercise, the aerobic system does not contribute to the production of adenosine triphosphate(ATP).

b)

After 120 seconds of exercise, the anaerobic systems do not contribute to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

c)

After 180 seconds of exercise, the aerobic system contributes more towards the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) than the lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) system or the creatine phosphate (ATP-PC) system.

d)

After 180 seconds of exercise, the aerobic system contributes more towards the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) than the creatine phosphate (ATP-PC) system, and the lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) system does not contribute at all

3.

 Which of the following correctly shows the chemical breakdown of ATP to produce energy?

a)

ADP + PC + ATP

b)

ATP = ADP + P + energy

c)

ATP = CO2 + H2O + energy

d)

ATP + lactic acid = energy

4.

Peak power is achieved by the ______________ energy system between 5-10 seconds.

a)

ATP-PC system

b)

Aerobic energy system

c)

Lactic acid energy system

d)

Anaerobic glycolysis energy system

5.

An elite Mountain Bike Rider has trained specifically for a race that finished with a 200m uphill sprint. She estimates it will take 6 seconds to sprint the distance. Which energy system would she train to improve her finishing performance?

a)

Aerobic energy system

b)

Lactic acid system

c)

ATP-PC system

d)

Aerobic and lactic acid systems

6.

Which fuel source yields the most energy per gram?

a)

Creatine Phosphate

b)

Glycogen

c)

Triglycerides

d)

Protein

7.

How much does protein contribute to energy production?

a)

30-40%

b)

40-50%

c)

60-70%

d)

5-10%

8.

Lipolysis is the

a)

Production of white blood cells

b)

Production of red blood cells

c)

Metabolism of carbohydrates for energy production

d)

Metabolism of triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol

9.

An elite netballer would train the three energy systems extensively throughout the year. Training the aerobic system in pre-season would

a)

Increase blood flow to the muscles

b)

Decrease oxygen supply to the heart

c)

Increase muscular strength

d)

Increase anaerobic capacity due to increased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

10.

Peak power is achieved by the ______________ energy system between 60-90 seconds.

a)

ATP-PC system

b)

Aerobic energy system

c)

Lactic acid energy system

d)

Adenosine energy system

11.

The vertical jump is used to test:

a)

power

b)

strength

c)

anaerobic capacity

d)

muscular endurance

12.

Agility relies on which three components of fitness?

a)

power, flexibility and speed

b)

flexibility, speed, strength

c)

power, strength, muscular endurance

d)

speed, strength, muscular endurance

13.

Dynamic flexibility is essential to develop which components of fitness?

a)

speed and power

b)

power and stamina

c)

aerobic capacity and speed

d)

agility and aerobic capacity

14.

Factors affecting fitness

a)

age, sex, lifestyle, training

b)

age, training, diet, sex

c)

sex, lifestyle, training, diet

d)

diet, age, lifestyle, training

15.

A suitable test to determine an athlete’s level of aerobic endurance would be:

a)

The 40 m sprint test

b)

the multistage fitness test

c)

the Illinois test

d)

the sit up test

16.

Carbohydrates are stored in the body as:

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Amino acids

17.

At rest, the body’s preferred fuel source is:

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin A

18.

Phosphate creatine is a high-energy substance used to produce ATP while using the:

a)

aerobic system

b)

oxygen system

c)

lactic acid system

d)

ATP-PC system

19.

The ATP-PC energy system can supply high amounts of energy for approximately:

a)

35 seconds

b)

70 seconds

c)

10 seconds

d)

120 seconds

20.

Running a competitive 400m race would predominately involve energy from:

a)

the aerobic system only

b)

all three systems in equal amounts

c)

both the ATP-PC and lactic acid systems

d)

the ATP-PC system only

21.

Which is the correct order for list of nutrients in decreasing order of energy yield:

a)

carbohydrates, fats, proteins

b)

fats, carbohydrates, proteins

c)

carbohydrates, proteins, fats

d)

fats, proteins, carbohydrates

22.

The main reason the body uses protein:

a)

to replenish glycogen stores

b)

for the growth, maintenance and repair of cells

c)

to remove lactic acid from the muscles

d)

as an energy soured during physical activity

23.

VO2 max is best defined as:

a)

A measure of an individual’s maximum oxygen consumption during intense physical activity

b)

An essential component of fitness that enables athletes to sustain maximal effort for longer periods of time

c)

The maximum amount of nutrients that can be supplied to the working muscles during physical activity

d)

A protein-based molecule in the blood that carries oxygen.

24.

The ATP-PC system is most likely to be the dominant energy system used in netball during:

a)

tracking your player down the court

b)

scanning play while the ball is at the other end

c)

shooting for goal

d)

a centre (C) transitioning the ball from defence end to the attack end

25.

Fats are stored in the body as:

a)

Triglycerides

b)

Glycogen

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Adipose tissue

26.

At sub-maximal intensity, the body’s preferred fuel source is:

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin A

27.

The Anaerobic Glycolysis energy system can supply high amounts of energy for up to approximately

a)

2 hours

b)

90 seconds

c)

10 seconds

d)

120 seconds

28.

A goal shooter in netball would predominately involve energy from:

a)

the ATP-PC system only

b)

both the ATP-PC and lactic acid systems

c)

all three systems in equal amounts

d)

all three energy systems in differing amounts

29.

The ATP-PC system is most likely to be the dominant energy system used during:

a)

an intercept

b)

a rebound

c)

driving for a centre pass

d)

all of the above

30.

An estimated maximum heart rate can be calculated using this formula:

a)

230 – age

b)

210 – age

c)

206.9 – (0.67 x age)

d)

206.9(0.67 + age)

31.

Calculate an estimated maximum heart rate of a 17 year old female:

a)

203

b)

200

c)

75

d)

185

32.

Lactate threshold is best defined as the point at which:

a)

an athlete begins to experience fatigue

b)

lactic acid (lactate and hydrogen ions) begin to accumulate in the muscles at a faster rate than it can be removed (in the blood)

c)

the body begins to produce lactic acid (lactate and hydrogen ions)

d)

lactic acid (lactate and hydrogen ions) results in negative effects.

33.

Which component of fitness is most important to the successful completion of a rebound in netball?

a)

power

b)

agility

c)

flexibility

d)

aerobic capacity

34.

What does THR stand for:

a)

total heart resynthesis

b)

target heart rate

c)

target heart resynthesis

d)

total heart rate

35.

What does MHR stand for:

a)

maximum heart rate

b)

minimum heart rate

c)

my heart rate

d)

between minimum and maximum heart rate

36.

An average athlete will begin working above their lactate threshold when exercising at:

a)

10-20% of their VO2 max

b)

20-40% of their VO2 max

c)

50-60% of their VO2 max

d)

VO2 max

37.

A possible test to determine an athlete’s aerobic endurance would be:

a)

the 40m sprint test

b)

the 15 minute run test

c)

the sprint fatigue test

d)

the Illinois agility test

38.

Which training zone would an athlete be in if they were working at 85% if their maximum intensity?

a)

Anaerobic training zone

b)

Aerobic training zone

c)

Endurance training zone

d)

Lactate threshold training zone

39.

The body systems involved in oxygen uptake and delivery during physical activity are:

a)

skeletal, muscular and circulatory systems

b)

muscular, skeletal and respiratory systems

c)

skeletal, muscular and nervous systems

d)

respiratory, circulatory and muscular systems

40.

A term used to describe the point at which the accumulation of lactic acid (lactate and hydrogen ions) results in negative effects and fatigue

a)

VO2 max

b)

onset of blood accumulation

c)

lactate turn point

d)

lactate threshold turn point

41.

If the intensity of physical activity is not reduced when the lactate threshold is reached, an athlete experiences:

a)

VO2 max

b)

onset of blood lactate accumulation

c)

lactate point

d)

lactate threshold turn point

42.

Chronic physiological adaptation is:

a)

immediate changes in body structures and organs in response to exercise

b)

longer term changes in body structures and organs in response to training

c)

chronic pain whilst exercising

d)

something that cannot be reversed

43.

Acute physiological adaptations include:

a)

increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate and decreased muscle temperature

b)

decreased heart rate, decreased respiratory rate and increased muscle temperature

c)

increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate and increased muscle temperature

d)

increased muscle temperature, sweating and decreased muscle fibre recruitment

44.

Which process is represented by the bottom half in this diagram:

a)

The resynthesis of food to create stored energy in the form of ATP

b)

The breakdown of food to release energy for cells to use

c)

The breakdown of ATP into ADP+P to release energy for the cells to use

d)

The resynthesis of ADP + P to create stored energy in the form of ATP

45.

A cross country runner plans to complete a one hour training session at 50% of her maximum heart rate.

According to this graph, which energy systems(s) will supply the majority of the energy required by the runner to complete her training session?

a)

The ATP-PC energy system

b)

The aerobic energy system

c)

The lactic acid and the aerobic energy system

d)

The lactic acid energy system

46.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Frequency is how often an athlete trains

b)

Progressive overload is how long an athlete trains

c)

Intensity is the rate at which training load is increased

d)

Duration is how hard an athlete trains

47.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Resistance training involves stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments in and around the joints.

b)

Interval training involves manipulating the work:rest ratio

c)

Fartlek training is performed at the same intensity for an extended period of time without rest

d)

Continuous training involves a variety of different activities performed consecutively (i.e. in a cycle)

48.

Which training method would you use to enhance muscular strength, power and muscular endurance?

a)

Fartlek training

b)

Continuous training

c)

Resistance training

d)

Flexibility training

49.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

A microcycle is a training period of generally 4-6 weeks with a specific training focus

b)

A mesocycle is the smallest component in a training plan

c)

A macrocycle is the beginning of the preparatory phase to the end of the transition phase

d)

An annual plan can only ever have one macrocycle

50.

When creating a training program, which is the first step you should follow?

a)

Develop a training program

b)

Identify specific training objectives

c)

Address tapering and recovery

d)

Determine personal training needs through game analysis

51.

Dividing an annual training into smaller, more manageable periods of time is known as:

a)

training zones

b)

periodisation

c)

game analysis

d)

tapering

52.

The target heart rate for an anaerobic training session should be:

a)

Above 80% of the athlete’s maximum heart rate

b)

Between lactate threshold and VO2 max

c)

Between 70-85% if the athlete’s maximum heart rate

d)

Approximately 220 beats minus the athlete’s age

53.

Tempo training can be characterised as:

a)

Training at or just below the aerobic threshold

b)

Training at a minimum of 95% intensity

c)

Training at or just below the lactate threshold

d)

All of the above

54.

What is the main difference between fartlek training and continuous training?

a)

Frequency: fartlek training should be performed 6-8 times per week, while continuous training should be   3-4 times per week

b)

Intensity: fartlek training has periods of higher intensity efforts, while continuous training is performed at sub maximal effort.

c)

Duration: fartlek training should be performed for at least 60 minutes per session, while continuous training should be performed for at least 90 minutes

d)

Specificity: fartlek training is specific to running, while continuous training can be designed for running, triathlon and swimming

55.

A short interval training session of 8x50m sprints at maximal intensity targets speed and the ATP-PC system, and can be overloaded by:

a)

Decreasing the volume

b)

Increasing the number of repetitions

c)

Increasing the recovery between efforts

d)

Increasing the sprints to 30 seconds’ maximal effort

56.

Rate of perceived exertion, percentage of maximum heart rate and percentage of VO2 max are all ways that an athlete can check:

a)

Their lactate threshold

b)

The rate of progressive overload

c)

The intensity they are exercising at

d)

The duration of the exercise session

57.

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective training method for improving fitness, because it has been shown to:

a)

Improve VO2 max and increase blood lactate build up

b)

Increase cardiorespiratory fitness and improve VO2 max

c)

Decrease cardiorespiratory fitness and increase body fat

d)

Increase the muscles’ capacity to use oxygen and decrease its ability to store glycogen

58.

Which group of the following circuit training exercises would be effective for a netball player?

a)

Squats, step ups, lunges

b)

Agility ladder, lunges, bicep curls

c)

Bicep curls, jump squats, agility ladder

d)

Jump squats, agility ladder, up and backs

59.

An individual is completing an interval training session of 5x30m high intensity efforts with a work rest ratio of 1:6. What work rest ratio should they use to target the ATP-PC system?

a)

1:1

b)

2:1

c)

1:3

d)

1:5

60.

Which energy system would incorporate a work rest ratio of 1:1

a)

ATP PC system

b)

Lactic acid system

c)

Aerobic system

d)

All of the above

61.

The dividing up of an annual training plan into smaller phases of training is called:

a)

peaking

b)

tapering

c)

transition

d)

periodisation

62.

A training phase lasting 4-6 weeks is called a:

a)

Mesocycle

b)

Microcycle

c)

Macrocycle

d)

Training session

63.

The pre-season phase of training is needed to prepare athletes for the competition phase and usually features:

a)

Low intensity, low volume

b)

High intensity, low volume

c)

Lower intensity, higher volume

d)

High intensity, high volume

64.

Which part of RAMP protocol do spinal mobility exercises in a warm-up belong to:

a)

Raise

b)

Activate

c)

Mobilise

d)

Prepare

65.

During the competitive phase of training plan, the training:

a)

Intensity increases and volume decreases

b)

Intensity increases and volume increases

c)

Intensity decreases and volume decreases

d)

Intensity increases and volume increases

66.

The most common tapering strategy is:

a)

Reducing training volume

b)

Increasing training intensity

c)

Reducing training frequency

d)

Decreasing training duration

67.

Which two factors are most important in structuring periodisation?

a)

Fatigue management and specificity

b)

Manipulation of volume and specificity

c)

Specificity and progress from sport specific to general

d)

Fatigue management and progress from general to sport specific

68.

If you designed a high intensity interval training program for netball that focussed on strength and power, you would aim to:

a)

Build power then strength

b)

Build muscular endurance

c)

Build strength then power

d)

Build muscular endurance then strength

69.

The purpose of a cool-down is to allow the body to:

a)

Replenish lactic acid

b)

Remove waste products

c)

Slow down the recovery process

d)

Reduce heart rate to 85% MHR

70.

If you found only a small change for VO2 max in a post-test 20m shuttle run as part of a training program evaluation, what training methods would you add in the next mesocycle?

a)

Circuit training

b)

Fartlek training

c)

Flexibility training

d)

Resistance training

71.

Which of the following demonstrates the correct order of exercise for a warm-up?

a)

Mobilise joints, activate muscles, raise heart rate, prepare to perform

b)

Mobilise joints, raise heart rate, prepare to perform, activate muscles

c)

Raise heart rate, prepare to perform, mobilise joints, activate muscles

d)

Raise heart rate, activate muscles, mobilise joints, prepare to perform

72.

A static stretch should be held for a period of:

a)

1-2 minutes

b)

5-10 seconds

c)

30 seconds- 1 minute

d)

15-30 seconds

73.

Carbohydrates are stored in the body as:

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Amino acids

74.

At rest, the body’s preferred fuel source is:

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Creatine phosphate

75.

Phosphate creatine is a high-energy substance used to produce ATP while using the:

a)

Aerobic system

b)

Oxygen system

c)

Lactic acid system

d)

ATP-PC system

76.

The ATP-PC energy system

a)

peaks at 30 seconds when athletes work maximally from the outset

b)

uses fat to resynthesise ATP

c)

is the predominant supplier of energy in high jump

d)

is the best energy source because it is in abundant supply

77.

The lactic acid system

a)

produces a fatiguing by-product

b)

is the main source of energy for a triathlete

c)

should be avoided by athletes

d)

uses protein as a fuel source

78.

Lactate threshold is best described as the level of intensity where

a)

oxygen consumption meets oxygen demand and onset of blood lactate occurs

b)

oxygen consumption does not meet oxygen demand and onset of blood lactate occurs

c)

lactic acid is oxidised and prevented from accumulating

d)

respiration decreases to reduce the lactate build up in the muscles

79.

Work volume is

a)

A combination of frequency and duration

b)

A combination of frequency and intensity

c)

A combination of overload and duration

d)

A combination of repetitions and sets

80.

The principle of individuality considers

a)

The energy and fitness requirements of the physical activity

b)

The inclusion of a range of movement options in training

c)

The need for an increase in training load

d)

The fitness levels of the athlete

81.

A netball goal shooter mostly requires

a)

speed, agility and power and predominantly uses their ATP-PC and aerobic systems

b)

speed, agility and power and predominantly uses their lactic acid and aerobic systems

c)

speed and muscular endurance and predominantly uses their aerobic system

d)

aerobic capacity, strength and power and predominantly uses their ATP-PC system

82.

In resistance training, 3 x 15 x 20RM with a 3 second repetition duration would most likely target which of the following fitness components?

a)

Strength

b)

Muscular endurance

c)

Speed

d)

Power

83.

Progressive overload in a circuit training session can be achieved by

a)

decreasing the intake of carbohydrates

b)

increasing the variety of stations

c)

increasing the time or repetitions at each station

d)

decreasing the number of repetitions and sets

84.

The best example of SIT listed below is

a)

2 x 2 x 1000 m runs with a W:R ratio of 1:1 and RPE 6-7

b)

2 x 4 x 600 m runs with W:R ratio of 1:2 and RPE 4-5

c)

2 x 6 x 100 m runs with W:R ratio of 1:4 and RPE 8-9

d)

2 x 8 x 20 m runs with W:R ratio of 1:1 and RPE 4-5

85.

According to the theory of periodisation, if an athlete wanted to create a training program starting with the longest period of time and get progressively more detailed, in which order should she attack the various cycles and phases in her training program?

a)

Annual plan, training phases, macrocycles, microcycles, mesocycles, training sessions

b)

Annual plan, macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles, training phases, training sessions

c)

Annual plan, mesocycles, macrocycles, training phases, training sessions, microcycles

d)

Annual plan, macrocycles, training phases, mesocycles, microcycles, training sessions

86.

Which type of tapering procedure is considered to be the most effective in improving sport performance for a competition?

a)

Reducing both training intensity and training volume

b)

Maintaining training volume but reducing training intensity

c)

Increasing training volume but reducing training intensity

d)

Reducing training volume but maintaining training intensity

87.

Which of the following appears to be the most effective duration for tapering for performance?

a)

3-4 days

b)

7-10 days

c)

2-3 weeks

d)

3-4 weeks

88.

In peaking for a team sport that requires high levels of aerobic power and capacity, anaerobic power and capacity and muscle strength and power, it is often necessary for the athlete to combine some forms of training during the same time period. Which of the following combinations would be most effective and least stressful?

a)

Continuous endurance training and training for increased muscle size and strength

b)

Sprint interval training and training for increased muscle size and strength

c)

Endurance interval training and training for increased muscle power

d)

Sprint interval training and endurance interval training

89.

An athlete is following a training program in which he performs both strength and endurance training on the same days. Which of the following is more likely to occur?

a)

The gains in muscle size would be greater than if she did the two forms of training on alternate days

b)

The gains in muscle size would be less than would occur if she were doing the same strength training alone

c)

The gains in endurance performance would be less than would occur if she were doing the same endurance training program alone

d)

The endurance training will enhance the signalling pathways for myofibrillar protein synthesis

90.

The fitness fatigue model explains:

a)

While the body experiences fatigue during training, it simultaneously experiences fitness gains

b)

While the body recovers it needs more training to experience fitness gains

c)

While the body experiences fatigue it needs more training immediately to experience fitness gains

d)

While the body trains it needs many days for recovery to experience fitness gains

91.

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a theory that states the body goes into three phases when placed under stress. Identify the correct order:

a)

The eustress phase, the resistance phase and the exhaustion phase

b)

The resistance phase, the alarm phase and the distress phase

c)

The alarm phase, the resistance phase and the exhaustion phase

d)

The resistance phase, the exhaustion phase and the alarm phase

92.

Intra-session recovery takes place:

a)

Within a single training session

b)

Within multiple training sessions

c)

During periodisation

d)

In between training sessions

93.

Active recovery is not recommended for:

a)

Restoration of ATP-PC

b)

Replenishment of muscle glycogen

c)

Replenishment of liver glycogen

d)

Reduction of lactic acid in muscles and blood

94.

The pre competition phase recommends decreasing work volume at increasing intensity. What is the ideal contribution:

a)

Fitness training 30-60% contribution and skill training 40-70% contribution

b)

Skill training 30-60% contribution and fitness training 40-70% contribution

c)

Fitness training 0-30% contribution and skill training 70-100% contribution

d)

Skill training 0-30% contribution and fitness training 70-100% contribution

95.

The preparatory phase recommends increasing work volume at decreasing intensity. What is the ideal contribution:

a)

Fitness training 30-60% contribution and skill training 40-70% contribution

b)

Skill training 30-60% contribution and fitness training 40-70% contribution

c)

Fitness training 0-50% contribution and skill training 50-100% contribution

d)

Skill training 0-50% contribution and fitness training 50-100% contribution

96.

Which of the following lists shows the order in which food fuels are used as an energy source for ATP resynthesis?

a)

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats

b)

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

c)

Fats, proteins, carbohydrates

d)

Fats, carbohydrates, proteins

97.

Rate of perceived exertion, percentage of maximum heart rate and percentage of V02 max are all ways that an athlete can check:

a)

their lactate threshold

b)

the rate of progressive overload

c)

the intensity they are exercising at

d)

the duration of the exercise session

98.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective training method for improving fitness, because it has shown to: 

a)

improve V02 max and increase blood lactate build-up

b)

increase cardiorespiratory fitness and improve V02 max

c)

decrease cardiorespiratory fitness and increase body fat

d)

increase the muscles’ capacity to use oxygen and decrease its ability to store glycogen

99.

During the pre-competitive phase of training plan, the training:

a)

Intensity increases and volume decreases

b)

Intensity increases and volume increases

c)

Intensity decreases and volume decreases

d)

Intensity increases and volume increases

100.

V02 max is described as:

a)

heart-lung efficiency

b)

maximal oxygen consumption

c)

aerobic and muscular endurance

d)

ability to persist in physical activities that rely on oxygen for energy production