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WorksheetsWeight Training Methods Quiz#1
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 24mins
The smallest contractile unit in the muscle is called
Actin
Myosin
Troponin
Sarcomere
The following are contractile proteins
Troponin
Actin
Tropomyosin
Myosin
Muscle fibers are unique in that they are individual cells with multiple nuclei
TRUE
FALSE
A muscle fibre type that has a high aerobic capacity is known as...
...type 1
...type 2a
...type 2b
...type 2x
Select all that apply to slow twitch fibres
contract slowly
high level of force
high level of resistance to fatigue
low level of force
Select all that apply to fast twitch fibres
contract slowly
contract quickly
medium/ low level of resistance to fatigue
high level of force
Muscles can only _____, never _____
push, pull
pull, push
Another name for the prime mover is
antagonist
agonist
synergist
fixator
A muscle that helps the agonist is called a
antagonist
agonist
synergist
fixator
What is the agonist and what is the antagonist in a bicep curl?
biceps are the agonist, triceps are the antagonist
triceps are the agonist, biceps are the antagonist
Development of larger muscle fibers is known as:
Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Osteoperosis
Sinustis
A nerve connected to a number of muscle fibers is known as:
Driver unit
Engine Unit
Motor Unit
Wheel Unit
The contracting muscle in an exercise is known as:
Agonist
Contrast
Antagonist
Parallel
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and function
True
False
Which motor units and corresponding fibers are recruited first according to the size principle? Select all that apply
Fast twitch muscle fibers
Slow twitch muscle fibers
Low threshold motor units
High threshold motor units
According to the size principle to maximize strength gains high resistance must be used to stimulate adaptation in the largest number and size of motor units.
TRUE
FALSE
High repetition resistance exercises to failure increases the number of motor units recruited.
TRUE
FALSE
The Golgi Tendon Organ is responsible for...
Stretching a muscle
Sensing change in tendon tension
Stabilising a joint
Sensing change in muscle length
Which structure is responsible for detecting change in muscle length?
Golgi Tendon Organ
Ligament
Muscle Spindle
Muscle
Women have fewer muscle fibers than men
TRUE
FALSE
increase in the number of muscle fibers
hypertrophy
hyperintensity
hypercentric
hyperplasia
Using heavier resistances (3-5) results in hypertrophy of both Type I and Type II muscle fibers
TRUE
FALSE
In general resistance training stimulates a transition from
Type II to Type I
Type IIA to Type IIX
Type IIX to Type IIA
Type I to Type II
Which intensity, volume and rest periods protocol will elicit greater acute responses of anabolic hormones
High intensity and volume and longer rest periods
High intensity and volume with short rest periods
Low intensity and volume with short rest periods
Low intensity and volume with longer rest periods
What is the ultimate energy source for all muscle actions?
Glucose
Fat
Protein
ATP
The hormonal response to resistance training generally is correlated with the amount of metabolic stress (the higher the metabolic stress, the higher the hormonal response).
TRUE
FALSE
Some muscle damage appears to be necessary for muscle growth
TRUE
FALSE
The type of physiological demands placed on the body will determine the adaptation
Overload
Specificity
Reversibility
Individuality
An above normal stress or load applied to a muscle will elicit an enhanced training response.
Overload
Specificity
Reversibility
Individuality
The following repetitions are recommended for strength training programs
>15RM
8-12RM
<6RM
The following rest periods in between sets are recommended for hypertrophy
3-5 minutes
1-2 minutes
<30 seconds
Over the period of one mesocycle Linear periodization is characterized by the following:
Intensity goes down and volume goes up
Volume goes down and intensity goes up
One of the following strength training systems does not optimize strength and athletic performance
Compound Sets
Super Sets
Super Slow
Negative Resistance
What is the optimum number of repetitions for muscular power?
15-20RM
8-12RM
3-5RM
1-3RM
