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Essentials of Strength End Chapters Practice Exam

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Question 1

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Which of the following is the ultimate source of energy for a muscular contraction?
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  • NADH
  • Oxygen
  • ATP

Question 2

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Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically?
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  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Carbs

Question 3

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The predominant energy system used during a training session depends primarily on the
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  • session intensity
  • session duration
  • athlete's lean body mass

Question 4

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The production of lactic acid results from the activation of which of the following energy systems?
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  • Fast glycolysis
  • Phosphagen
  • Oxidative

Question 5

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Which of the following energy systems has the highest rate of energy production?
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  • Phosphagen
  • Fast glycolysis
  • Fat oxidation

Question 6

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Approximately how many ATP are produced via the oxidative energy system from the degradation of one glucose molecule?
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  • 32
  • 36
  • 38

Question 7

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Which of the following energy systems is predominantly active at the initiation of all exercise?
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  • phosphagen
  • oxidative
  • fast glycolysis

Question 8

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Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the rate-limiting step of glycolysis?
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  • PFK
  • lactate dehydrogenase
  • phosphorylase

Question 9

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To which of the following structures do the cross-bridges attach during muscle action?
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  • Actin
  • Myosin
  • M-bridge

Question 10

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Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions?
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  • Troponin
  • Potassium
  • Calcium

Question 11

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Which of the following substances acts at the neuromuscular junction to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit?
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  • Acetylcholine
  • ATP
  • Creatine Phosphate

Question 12

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Which of the following muscle fibers types is the MOST beneficial for a marathon runner?
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  • Type I
  • Type IIa
  • Type IIx

Question 13

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When throwing a baseball, an athlete's arm is rapidly stretched just prior to throwing the ball. Which of the following structures detects and responds to the stretch by reflexively increasing muscle activity?
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  • Golgi tendon orga
  • Muscle Spindle
  • Extrafusal muscle

Question 14

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From which of the following is the heart's electrical impulse normally initiated?
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  • AV Node
  • SA Node
  • Sympathetic nervous system

Question 15

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Which of the following occurs during the QRS complex of a typical ECG? I. depolarization of the atrium II. repolarization of the atrium III. repolarization of the ventricle IV. depolarization of the ventricle
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  • I and III only
  • II and IV only
  • III and IV only

Question 16

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After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following information to the body EXCEPT
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  • energy expended
  • metabolic demands of exercise
  • type of physiological stress

Question 17

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Which of the following hormones does NOT enhance muscle tissue growth?
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  • Growth Hormone
  • Cortisol
  • IGF-1

Question 18

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All of the following are functions of growth hormones EXCEPT?
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  • Increase lipolysis
  • decrease collagen synthesis
  • increase amino acid transport

Question 19

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Which of the following hormones has the greatest influence on neural changes?
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  • Growth Hormone
  • Testosterone
  • IGF

Question 20

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Which of the following hormone levels is higher in women than men at rest
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  • Insulin
  • Testosterone
  • Growth Hormone

Question 21

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What type of resistance training workout promotes the highest growth hormone increases following the exercise session?
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  • Rest: 30sec Volume: High Sets: 3
  • Rest: 30sec Volume: High Sets: 1
  • Rest: 30min Volume: High Sets: 3

Question 22

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Which of the following describes the knee joints?
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  • cartilaginous
  • synovial
  • pivot

Question 23

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Which of the following is the definition of power?
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  • Force x velocity
  • Mass x acceleration
  • Force x distance

Question 24

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To compare performances of Olympic weightlifters of different body weights, the classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete's
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  • lean body weight
  • body weight
  • body weight to the two-thirds power

Question 25

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During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with the following except?
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  • Perpendicular distance from the weight to the body joint
  • Joint angle
  • Movement acceleration

Question 26

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

Question 27

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An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise. Which of the following type of lever does NOT occurs at the elbow during this exercise?
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  • First Class
  • Second Class
  • Third Class

Question 28

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Which of the following muscle fiber types has the GREATEST potential to, when trained in a specific way, CHANGE into a more aerobic or oxidative form?
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  • Type IIa
  • Type IIx
  • Type IIc

Question 29

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A weightlifter adds 30 mins of intense (>75% VO2 max) stationary bicycle riding every other day to her resistance training program. Which of the following describes the GREATEST effect this addition will have on her performance?
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  • Power gains will be compromised
  • Power gains will be enhanced
  • Power gains will remain the same

Question 30

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A 50-years-old female triathlete is concerned about osteoporosis. Which of the following exercises is the MOST beneficial for improving her bone mineral density?
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  • Front squat
  • Bench Press
  • Lat Pulldown

Question 31

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Which of the following muscle fiber types are "bypassed" as a result of selective recruitment that allows an Olympic weightlifter to generate maximum power during a 1RM snatch?
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  • I
  • IIa
  • IIx

Question 32

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Which of the following are the MOST effective stimulants of growth hormone production from a resistance training workout? I. larger muscle mass exercise II. small muscle mass exercise III. high intensity and volume
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  • I and III only
  • II and III only
  • III

Question 33

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The INITIAL decrease in muscular strength caused by detraining is due to undesired changes in which of the following systems?
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  • cardiovascular
  • muscular
  • nervous

Question 34

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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?
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  • increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
  • hypertrophy of Type I fiberes
  • transformation of Type I fiber to Type II fibers

Question 35

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The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle during each beat is the
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  • Cardiac Output
  • Heart Rate
  • Stroke Volume

Question 36

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All of the following normally increase during an aerobic exercise session EXCEPT
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  • End-diastolic volume
  • Cardiac Output
  • Diastolic blood pressure

Question 37

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The mean arterial pressure is defined as the
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  • Average blood pressure throughout the cardiac cycle
  • Average of the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
  • Average of blood pressure and heart rate

Question 38

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Primary training adaptations of elite aerobically trained athletes include which of the following? I. increased maximal oxygen uptake II. decreased blood lactate concentration III. increased running economy
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  • I and III
  • II and I
  • I, II, and III

Question 39

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Which of the following is an early adaptation to acclimatizing to high altitude?
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  • increased resting cardiac output
  • increased stroke volume
  • decreased tidal volume

Question 40

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When males and females are compared relative to muscle cross-sectional area, it appears that the potential for force production is
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  • Stronger in males
  • Greater in females
  • Equal in males and females

Question 41

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Which of the following is the MOST significant adaptation to chronic resistance training for an older adult?
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  • Increased muscle mass
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness
  • Improved blood lipid profile

Question 42

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An eight-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?
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  • Improved neuromuscular functioning
  • Enhanced cross-sectional area
  • Increased number of muscle fibers

Question 43

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Growth cartilage in children is located at all of the following locations EXCEPT the
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  • diaphysis
  • epiphyseal plate
  • joint surface

Question 44

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All of the following are likely outcomes of preadolescent resistance training EXCEPT increased
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  • Strength
  • Bone Density
  • Hypertrophy

Question 45

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The condition characterized by a bone mineral density more than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean is called
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  • Sarcopenia
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis

Question 46

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Which of the following should be evaluated FIRST when designing a training program for a 68-year-old competitive female tennis player?
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  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Balance and agility
  • Medical history

Question 47

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Deconditioned female college athletes who participate in sports such as basketball and soccer appear to be at increased risk of developing injuries to the
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  • Back
  • Knee
  • Neck

Question 48

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During the closing seconds of a basketball game, an athlete's team is down by one point and he has been awarded two free throw shots. The player is apprehensive about the outcome of the game. Which of the following best describes the athlete's situation?
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  • He is experiencing state anxiey
  • He is in control of his arousal
  • His anxiety will improve his performance

Question 49

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An Olympic weightlifter attempting a personal record is able to ignore the audience to concentrate solely on her performance. Which of the following abilities is this athlete most likely using to perform exercise?
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  • Selective attention
  • Dissociation
  • Somatic anxiety

Question 50

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Prior to performing the long jump, an athlete reviews and concentrates on the technique required to jump as far as possible. Which of the following strategies is the athlete using to prepare for the jump?
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  • Focus on task-relevant cues
  • Trait anxiety
  • Reliance on experience

Question 51

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Which of the following is MOST important to achieve the ideal performance state?
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  • Personal Control
  • Fear of failure
  • Broad focus on the activity and the enviroment

Question 52

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An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of
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  • Motive to avoid failure
  • Intrinsic motivation
  • Achievement motivation

Question 53

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For a high school American football team, if any player squats two times his body weight, his name is placed on the wall. This is an example of
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  • Negative reinforcement
  • Positive punishment
  • Positive reinforcement

Question 54

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How does an athlete's optimal level of arousal change with limited skill and ability to perform the activity?
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  • It Increases
  • It decreases
  • It is not related to the activity

Question 55

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All of the following are ingredients that qualify as dietary supplements in the US EXCEPT
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  • Milk
  • Iodine
  • Vitamin C

Question 56

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All of the following describes caffeine's role in improving athletic performance EXCEPT
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  • Decreased urine production
  • Increased fat oxidation
  • Increased power production

Question 57

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Which of the following are the MOST closely linked in logarithmic relationship? I. Intake of anabolic steroids II. Intake of androstenedione III. Increase in endogenous androgen
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  • I and III only
  • I and II only
  • II and III only

Question 58

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Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple research studies to improve strength performance?
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  • Creatine
  • Androstenedione
  • L-carnitine

Question 59

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Which of the following is the BEST reason for aerobic endurance athletes to avoid erythropoietin use?
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  • It may cause an unregulated increase in RBC production
  • Resistance to infectious disease may be impaired
  • It may reduce the ability of blood to carry oxygen

Question 60

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Which of the following proteins has an amino acid profile MOST similar to the body's needs?
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  • egg
  • soy
  • rice

Question 61

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Which of the following BEST explains the requirements for increased protein intake by athletes?
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  • Increased need for tissue repair
  • The quality of protein consumed
  • Restriction of calories to lose weight

Question 62

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Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on an athlete's dietary carbohydrate requirement?
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  • Current average daily fat intake
  • Body size and body fat percentage
  • Type, duration, and frequency of exercise

Question 63

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Which of the following BEST describes dietary fat consumption?
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  • Its restriction can be harmful to health and performance
  • It should never be higher than 40% of total calories
  • It should be less than 15% of total calories for healthy athletes

Question 64

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Which of the following is characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
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  • Preoccupation with food
  • Very low dietary fat intake
  • Secretive eating

Question 65

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When an eating disorder is suspected, the strength and conditioning professional should
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  • Require frequent weigh ins
  • Provide nutritional information
  • Encourage further assessment by an eating disorder specialist
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