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EXAM REVIEW
A 17 year old high school cross-country runner has been training aerobically for six
months in preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will
occur in the muscles during that time?

increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
hyperplasia of Type II fibers
transformation from Type I to Type II fibers
hypertrophy of Type 1 fibers - answer- hypertrophy of Type I fibers

A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?

vertical jump
1RM bench press
5RM squat
100m (109-yard) sprint - answer- vertical jump

A female triathlete needs to improve the muscular endurance of her upper body. Using
3 sets x 15 reps per exercise, which of the following rest period lengths will MAXIMIZE
her goal?

3 mins
1.5 mins
45s
30s - answer- 30s

,A master plan should be created in which of the following phases?

predesign
design
construction
preoperation - answer- predesign

A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the
following anatomical planes?

sagittal
perpendicular
frontal
transverse - answer- sagittal

After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following
information to the body EXCEPT

amount of physiological stress
metabolic demands of exercise
type of physiological stress
energy expended - answer- energy expended

After performing the hold-relax with agonist contraction PNF stretch for the hamstrings,
which of the following explains the resulting increase in flexibility?

1. autogenic inhibition
2. stretch inhibition
3. reciprocal inhibition
4. crossed-extensor inhibition
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - answer- a. 1 and 3 only
autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition

All of the following individuals can provide medical supervision during a college soccer
match EXCEPT the

athletic trainer
team physician
CSCS
PT - answer- CSCS

All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's CV fitness
in the heat EXCEPT

, performing the test in an indoor facility
using salt tablets to retain water
scheduling test in the morning
drinking fluids during the test - answer- using salt tablets to retain water

An 8-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six-
month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for
this gain?

increased number of muscle fibers
enhanced cross-sectional area
greater muscle density
improved neuromuscular functioning - answer- improved neuromuscular functioning

An American football lineman has difficulty driving into defensive linemen and believes
he has lost his explosive ability. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to
help this athlete improve his performance?

back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl, power clean
power clean, back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl
leg (knee) curl, back squat, power clean, hip sled
hip sled, power clean, leg (knee) curl, back squat - answer- power clean, back squat,
hip sled, leg (knee) curl

An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise.
Which of the following type(s) of lever occur(s) at the elbow during this exercise?

1. 1st class
2. 2nd class
3. 3rd class

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only - answer- c. 1 and 3 only

An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of

motive to avoid failure
autogenic training
selective attention
achievement motivation - answer- achievement motivation

The bench press, vertical jump, and 10m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for
which of the following American football positions?

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