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WorksheetsHuman Performance S1 Cumulative Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the primary function of the neuromuscular system?
To transport oxygen in the blood
To facilitate communication between the nervous system and muscles
To digest food
To regulate body temperature
Which of the following is a component of skill-based training?
Flexibility
Agility
Endurance
Strength
Explain how the sliding filament theory describes muscle contraction.
Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, shortening the sarcomere
Myosin filaments dissolve, causing muscle contraction
Actin filaments expand, lengthening the muscle
Myosin filaments break down ATP, causing muscle relaxation
Identify the correct sequence of events in the sliding filament theory.
ATP binds to myosin, myosin binds to actin, power stroke occurs, ATP is hydrolyzed
Myosin binds to actin, ATP binds to myosin, power stroke occurs, ATP is hydrolyzed
ATP is hydrolyzed, myosin binds to actin, power stroke occurs, ATP binds to myosin
Power stroke occurs, ATP binds to myosin, myosin binds to actin, ATP is hydrolyzed
Which of the following best describes periodization in training?
A continuous, unchanging training routine
A structured variation in training intensity and volume over time
A focus solely on cardiovascular training
A random selection of exercises each session
How does periodization benefit an athlete's performance?
It prevents overtraining and optimizes performance by varying training loads
It ensures the athlete trains at maximum intensity every session
It focuses only on increasing muscle mass
It eliminates the need for rest days
Analyze the impact of neuromuscular efficiency on athletic performance.
It has no impact on performance
It enhances the ability to perform complex movements with precision
It decreases the speed of muscle contraction
It only affects endurance athletes
Evaluate the effectiveness of a training program that lacks periodization for a high school athlete.
It is highly effective for long-term performance improvement
It may lead to plateaus and increased risk of injury
It ensures consistent performance gains
It is the best approach for all athletes
What role does ATP play in muscle contraction according to the sliding filament theory?
It provides energy for the power stroke of myosin heads
It acts as a neurotransmitter
It binds to actin to initiate contraction
It breaks down muscle fibers
Design a basic periodization plan for a high school athlete preparing for a track season.
Include only high-intensity workouts throughout the season
Start with a base phase focusing on endurance, followed by a strength phase, and end with a peak phase focusing on speed
Focus solely on speed training from start to finish
Randomly alternate between different types of workouts
Which professional is responsible for creating dietary plans to enhance an athlete's performance?
Sports psychologist
Nutritionist
Athletic trainer
Sports agent
The ability of the joints and muscles to go to the full range of motion.
Flexibility
Power
Speed
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the muscle to transfer energy and release maximum force at a fast rate.
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Power
Balance
What component of Physical Fitness does standing long jump measure?
Strength
Power
Speed
Flexibility
A person would like to build muscle endurance rather than muscle size. Which element of her workout routine should they increase?
Increase the variety of strengthening exercises completed in each workout
increase the amount of weight, in pounds or kilograms, that is used in workout
Increase the number of rest days that are taken between workouts
Increase the number of repetitions that are completed for each exercise in a workout
A student does 50 minutes of yoga two times a week. They always put a lot of effort into yoga. Which part of the FITT Principle should she increase to get the full benefits of yoga?
Time
Type
Frequency
Intensity
What does the 'I' stand for in the FITT principle?
Intensity
Intense
Individual Needs
How would you best describe 'Type' in the FITT principle?
How hard an individual will train
How often an individual will train
How hard an individual will train
How an individual trains by selecting a method of training
What is the function of the quadriceps muscle group?
Flex the knee
Extend the knee
Rotate the hip
Flex the hip
Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?
Femur
Tibia
Vertebrae
Radius
Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow?
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Which type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?
Arteries
Capillaries
Coronary arteries
Veins
What is the main purpose of red blood cells?
Fight infection
Transport oxygen
Produce hormones
Clotting
Age, gender, and genetic profile are all part of the principle of
Progression
Overload
Individuality
Variation
Timmy injured his foot and could not run for 6 weeks. He was cleared to run at the Cross Country meet. At the meet his time was 3 minutes slower than his personal best. This is explained by the principle of......
Progression
Individuality
Overload
Reversibility
Match each type of periodization methodology with the correct definition
Linear
increase load, while decreasing volume
Block
involves several mesocycles (blocks)
Undulating
can involve daily/weekly alterations
Conjugate
Multilateral in nature
Which statement best describes individual differences/needs?
In order to progress, training needs to be demanding enough to cause the body to adapt, improving performance.
Training should be specific to the individual’s sport, activity or
physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed.
The programme should be designed to meet individual training
goals and needs.
If training stops, or the intensity of training is not sufficient to
cause adaptation, training effects are reversed.
What is rest and recovery?
Allowing time so that the body can recover from the training
and to allow adaptation to occur.
How the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to
cope with those loads.
The programme should be designed to meet individual training
goals and needs.
It is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and
maintain enjoyment.
Which statement best describes 'Specificity'?
Training should be specific to the individual’s sport, activity or
physical/skill-related fitness goals to be developed.
The programme should be designed to meet individual training
goals and needs.
How the body reacts to training loads by increasing its ability to
cope with those loads.
It is important to vary the training regime to avoid boredom and
maintain enjoyment.
Which principle of training involves gradually increasing the amount of exercise to improve fitness?
Reversibility
Progressive Overload
Specificity
Variation
