prep and training methods - quiz

Question 1

a macro-cycle is a mid term training plan ans goal lasting approx 6 weeks

Answer

true

Question 2

the Queens college step test is a maximal test pushing the performer to exhaustion in a bid to assess aerobic capacity

Answer

true

Question 3

an increase in mitochondria, myoglobin, red blood cells, haemoglobin and capillary density are structural adaptations to aerobic capacity

Answer

true

Question 4

explosive strength is an essential fitness component for sprinters, hurdlers and gymnasts

Answer

true

Question 5

to improve explosive strength, training should include 4 sets of 15+ repetitions at 60% of one rep max, with a work to relief ratio of 1:2

Answer

true

Question 6

increased ATP, PC and glycogen stores are all neural adaptations to strength training

Answer

true

Question 7

flexibility can be assessed by using the vertical jump test or hand grip dynamometer

Answer

true

Question 8

ballistic stretching involves swinging or bouncing movements to create momentum to force the joint through its extreme rang of motion

Answer

true

Question 9

a blockage in a coronary artery cutting off oxygenated blood flow to an area of the cardiac muscle

Accepted Answer

heart attack

Answer

stroke

Question 10

the constriction of the bronchial airways and inflammation of the mucous membranes which restrict the airways and limit breathing

Accepted Answer

asthma

Answer

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 11

the development of fatty plaques in the arterial walls

Accepted Answer

atherosclerosis

Answer

coronary heart disease

Question 12

a blockage in the cerebral artery cutting off oxygenated blood flow to an area of the brain

Accepted Answer

stroke

Answer

heart attack

Question 13

persistent inflammation leading to permanent damage in the airways and lung tissue

Accepted Answer

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer

asthma

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