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Which of the following best characterizes plyometric exercise? Plyometric exercise involves the utilization of ballistic movements to improve the ability of the body to functionally adapt to the demands of high impact sports activities. Plyometric exercise involves rapid movements through a...

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Which of the following best characterizes plyometric exercise?

Plyometric exercise involves the utilization of ballistic movements to improve the ability
of the body to functionally adapt to the demands of high impact sports activities.

Plyometric exercise involves rapid movements through a full range of motion and can
be performed in either open or closed chain. These ballistic movements are useful for
regaining full strength after injury.

Plyometric exercise involves the utilization of ballistic movements to improve the ability
of the body to functionally adapt to the demands of high impact sports activities.

Plyometric exercise involves the utilization of ballistic movements to improve the ability
of the body to functionally adapt to the demands of high impact sports activities. -
ANSWERSPlyometric exercise involves the utilization of ballistic movements to improve
the ability of the body to functionally adapt to the demands of high impact sports
activities.

Which of the following are guidelines proposed for a proper meal or snack eaten prior to
exercise/sporting event?

Provide sufficient fluids, be low in fat and fiber, be high in carbohydrates, be moderate
in protein, and be well tolerated by the athlete
Provide sufficient fluids, be high fiber and carbohydrates, low in fat, and moderate in
protein
Provide sufficient fluids, be high in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, be low in fat, and
be well tolerated by the athlete
Nutritious and delicious - ANSWERSProvide sufficient fluids, be low in fat and fiber, be
high in carbohydrates, be moderate in protein, and be well tolerated by the athlete
Correct: According to the ACSM Position Statement on Nutrition in Athletics download

, the qualities of a pre-event snack/meal should include the following: provide sufficient
fluids, be low in fat and fiber, be high in carbohydrates, be moderate in protein, and be
well tolerated by the athlete.

A 22 y/o male hockey player from a club team ruptured his patellar tendon 16 weeks
ago and is nearing the completion of his formal physical therapy. His goal is to return to
recreational hockey by 6 months post-op. He has started back to ice skating with the
permission of his doctor and is complying with instructions to not return to hockey yet.
His primary remaining complaint is difficulty accelerating from a dead stop. He exhibits

, full range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle joint and has the following examination
findings upon manual muscle testing:

Hip flexion: L 5/5, R 4+/5
Hip extension: L 5/5, R 5/5
Hip ER: L 4+/5, R 4/5
Knee extension: L 5/5, R 4+/5
Knee flexion: L 5/5, R 5/5
Ankle DF: L 5/5, R 5/5
Ankle PF: L 5/5, R 5/5
In unilateral stance the patient is able to stand on an unstable surface and correct for
unexpected pertubations without difficulty greater than on the unaffected side. When
performing fu - ANSWERSWhile the patient appears to have adequate strength for
normal function, the therapist should work on developing the ability of the muscles to
develop power by focusing on plyometric activities.

An athlete consumes the following meal: One chicken sandwich (15g protein, 22g fat,
45g carbohydrates), one baked potato with all the fixings (4g protein, 18g fat, 55g
carbohydrates), and one large soda (25g CHO). How many calories did this individual
consume?

803 Calories
936 Calories
936 Calories
856 Calories - ANSWERS936 Calories

Which of the following is not true regarding nutrition and athletic performance?

Before exercise, a meal or snack should provide sufficient fluid to maintain hydration,
be relatively low in fat and fiber to facilitate gastric emptying and minimize
gastrointestinal discomfort

In general, no vitamin and mineral supplements are required if an athlete is consuming
adequate energy from a variety of foods to maintain body weight.

Fat intake should range from 10% to 15% of total energy intake.

Vegetarian athletes may be at risk for low intakes of energy, protein, fat, and key
micronutrients - ANSWERSFat intake should range from 10% to 15% of total energy
intake.

A baseball pitcher approaches you inquiring about various weight-lifting techniques. He
reports that he would like to "bulk up" prior to next spring. You instruct him that the
optimal time for him to gain strength is during the following timeframe:

Competitive/In-season

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