WorksheetsPSK 4U FINAL EXAM
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The main purpose of Precision Science is to provide athletes with knowledge.
True
False
Goal setting is considered a skill
True
False
Different athletes require different nutrition requirements to perform at their best.
True
False
The Antagonist muscle to the Triceps is the Biceps
True
False
The Agonist muscle to the Quadriceps is the Gastrocnemius
True
False
Tendons connect muscle to bone
True
False
Ligaments connect bone to bone
True
False
The Latissimus Dorsi may be found in the anterior of the body
True
False
The sport of soccer is 50% Aerobic and 50% Anaerobic
True
False
An equal amount of Energy in (Calories eaten) vs Energy out (Calories burned) will equal to weight gain
True
False
Ergonomics is also known as "human factor engineering" or "biotechnology".
True
False
Plateauing is when one reaches a certain level and is then unable to move on.
True
False
Athletes are able to understand a coach's philosophy because the philosophy represents how the coach lives their life.
True
False
Olympics are not related to or used for politics.
True
False
The interviewing of coaches during timeouts was introduced for the purposes of TV ratings.
True
False
Which one of the following statement best describes carbohydrates?
They break down into amino acids
They contain 9 calories per gram
They contain 4 calories per gram
They have two subgroups called complete and incomplete
Which one of the following statements can be said about fats?
They contain 4 calories per gram
They can be grouped into complete and incomplete
They contain 9 calories per gram
None of the above
The artificial development of muscle tissue is promoted by the use of
Anabolic Steroids
Erythropoietin
Blood Doping
Caffeine
Athletes who compete in endurance sports may try to enhance their performance by taking
Anabolic Steroids
Erythropoietin
Beta Blockers
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
Which of the following substances have athletes used to promote fat loss?
Carnitine
Protein Supplements
Creatine
Caffeine
Which of the following ergogenic aids is used to enhance aerobic athletic performance
Blood Doping
Creatine
Steroids
A and C
The baseline values for training frequency within the F.I.T.T. principle are
1-2 times/week
3-5 times/week
3-7 times/week
1-5 times/week
Which type of activity utilizes the anaerobic system?
Sprints
High speed, explosive moments
Long distance running
Both A and B
What is the recommended number of sets for an expert athlete seeking to attain hypertrophy?
Greater or equal to five
Greater or equal to three
Greater or equal to one
Greater or equal to four
Which principle states that loads must be increased in order for adaptation to occur?
Individual Differences
Overload
Specificity
S.A.I.D.
Which of the following is an example of a fitness objective?
Developing a more active lifestyle
Recovering from an injury
Improving athletic performance
All of the above
Which of the following fitness appraisals is a test for muscular endurance?
Body Mass Index
Grip Strength
Push Ups
All of the above
Anaerobic exercises should include
Low levels of resistance training
Speed and agility
Strength and power development
Both B and C
The benefits of stretching include
Increasing the ROM of joints
Helping to nourish the joint's connective tissue
Enhancing muscle length
All of the above
When the resistance is between the force and the fulcrum, the type of lever is
Class I
Class II
Class III
None of the above
From the anatomical position, extension occurs in the
Horizontal axis and sagittal plane
Longitudinal axis and transverse plane
Antero-posterior axis and frontal plane
none of the above
The frontal plane
Divides the body from anterior to posterior
Segments the body into a distinct back to front
Is one of the Anatomical Positions
All of the above
An irregular bone
Surrounds and protects the spinal cord
Can be found in the skull
Is just a made up name
None of the above
Which of the following muscles flex the knee?
Vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris
Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
none of the abovve
Which of the following muscles dorsiflexes the ankle?
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Gluteus Maximus
Tibialis Anterior
Which of the following synovial joints is a ball and socket?
Knee joint
Metatarsal joints
Hip Joint
Radio Ulnar joint
Which of the following muscles help to stabilize the knee joint on the anterior side?
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus maximus
Which energy system does a marathon runner rely heavily upon?
ATP-PC (Anaerobic)
Glycolysis (Lactic Acid)
Cellular Respiration (Aerobic)
None of the above
Which of the following is a symptom of concussion?
Memory Problems
Fatigue
Dizziness
All of the above
Which of the following is a role of the sports psychologist?
Teaching an athlete how to block out crowd noise
Working with coaches and athletes to improve motivation
Helping competitors to avoid feelings of anxiety that inhibit performance
All of the above
An athlete who, before a competition, is sweating or feeling “butterflies” is likely experiencing
A. Arousal
B. Relaxation
C. Anxiety
D. Concentration
Feeling “psyched up” or “wired” is known more formally in sports psychology as
Arousal
Relaxation
Anxiety
Concentration
Techniques for improving an athlete’s concentration include
Positive Self Talk
Duplicating performance distractions in practice
Use of cue words
All of the above
Which of the following is not one of Orlick’s seven key elements of excellence?
Confidence
Distraction
Focused connection
Mental readiness
Which coaching style best describes a coach who tells his team that he is not interested in any feedback about how a game is progressing?
Democratic coach
Sympathetic coach
Autocratic coach
Business-like coach
A coach who encourages a cyclist to take a short-cut during a race violates which NCCP philosophy?
Tactical decision making ethics
The importance of coaching theory
Knowledge of crucial coaching skills
Fair Play
A coach and athlete who sit down to make a competitive plan before an event are engaged in:
Tactical planning
Strategic planning
Unfair play
Poor sportsmanship
Skeletal age
Is indicated by the degree of ossification of bones
Can be predicted according to chronological age
Can be affected by diet, disease, and injury
All of the above
The most accepted model of stages of cognitive development was developed by
Bandura
Erikson
Piaget
McLellan
People are considered to "grow into their bodies" during
The sport related movement phase
Puberty
The fundamental movement phase
Adolescence
Our lives and society would be different without sport in which of the following ways?
There would be less opportunities for teamwork and physical fitness.
There would be more sporting events and competitions.
People would spend more time watching sports on TV.
Sports would become the main focus of education.
In a 400-meter sprint, an athlete uses all three energy pathways. Which energy system is primarily used during the middle phase of the race?
Aerobic system
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system
Phosphagen system
The article 'Importance of Sports in our Life' highlights that sports are important because they:
Promote physical and mental health
Are only for entertainment
Are a waste of time
Should be avoided by students
Changing the world can be achieved by using sport to:
Promote teamwork and unity among people
Increase individual wealth only
Discourage physical activity
Create more competition and division
Title IX has had significant effects on both American and Canadian female athletes. Which of the following best summarizes these effects?
As a sport psychologist working with a top-level athlete who has been "choking" in major events, which of the following is an appropriate first step to help overcome this impediment to performance?
Choose any sport and explain when the athlete within that sport is using the 3 energy systems.
Explain how the evolution of equipment has enhanced human performance with respect to three sports?
Summarize what you've learned from this article.
What would our lives/society be like without sport?
If you could change the world, what you change and how could you use sport to help accomplish this?
