Definitions
BOC Prep I
BOC Prep II
BOC Prep III
BOC Prep IV
100
The volume of blood being pumped through the heart in a given unit of time.
Cardiac output
100
During prolonged, intense training and conditioning, what cardiac change may occur over a period of time? A. Development of heart murmurs. B. Development of premature ventricular contractions. C. Increase in heart size. D. Decrease in heart size. E. Mitral valve prolapse.
C. Increase in heart size.
100
What conditioning component is needed to perceive the position of the foot as it lands on the ground after the swing phase of gait? A. Agility B. Balance C. Proprioception D. Kinesthesia E. Eccentric Stretching
C. Proprioception
100
Descending hills during running requires what type of muscular contraction by the quadriceps to decelerate the body? A. Positive B. Concentric C. Isokinetic D. Isometric E. Eccentric
E. Eccentric
100
Which of the following is not an example of an isotonic device? A. Free weights B. A total gym C. A squat rack D. Wall pulleys E. A wall
E. A wall
200
The maximum force that can be applied by a muscle during a single maximum contraction.
Muscular strength
200
If it was determined that a 25 year-old patient should work at 80% of his maximal heart rate, what would be his target heart rate?
156 BPM
200
Which of the following accurately describes isokinetic training? A. Generation of a muscular force with no visible joint movement. B. Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement that occurs at a constant speed but with variable external resistance. C. Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement at a variable speed but with a fixed external resistance. D. Generation of a muscle force during muscular lengthening.
B. Generation of a muscular force with visible joint movement that occurs at a constant speed but with variable external resistance.
200
What should a postseason conditioning program specifically focus on? A. Endurance activities B. Strengthening and flexibility exercises C. Sport-specific activities D. Identifying and improving the areas of conditioning in which the athlete is deficient E. All of the above
D. Identifying and improving the areas of conditioning in which the athlete is deficient
200
Physiologic adaptations of the respiratory system during aerobic endurance training include all of the following except? A. Reduced sub-maximal heart rate B. Enhanced oxygen exchange within the lungs C. Decreased sub-maximal pulmonary ventilation D. Improved circulation throughout the lungs E. B and D
A. Reduced sub-maximal heart rate
300
When stroke volume increases while heart rate is reduced at a given exercise load.
The training effect
300
What type of stretching is not recommended because of the potential for causing muscle soreness and possible injury when done over a period of time?
Ballistic stretching
300
During a D2 extension pattern of the upper extremity, what is the proper timing sequence? A. Shoulder extension, forearm pronation, finger flexion. B. Shoulder flexion, scapular retraction, finger extension. C. Shoulder abduction, forearm supination, finger extension. D. Should extension, forearm supination, finger flexion. E. None of the above.
A. Shoulder extension, forearm pronation, finger flexion.
300
Which of the following exercises does not address proprioception? A. Recumbent stationary bicycling B. Mini-trampoline exercises C. Stork-standing exercises with the eyes open D. Treadmill exercises E. All of the above
A. Recumbent stationary bicycling
300
Upper extremity closed kinetic chain exercises are used primarily for strengthening and improving proprioception of which of the following structures? A. Muscles that stabilize the shoulder girdle B. Ligaments that stabilize the glenohumeral joint C. Tendons that support the joints of the cervical spine, shoulder and elbow D. The articular surfaces of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints E. The articular surfaces of the acetabulum and femoral head
A. Muscles that stabilize the shoulder girdle
400
Stretching techniques that involve combinations of alternating contractions and stretches.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
400
This refers to the concept of dividing the annual training plan into smaller segments, phases, or cycles.
Periodization
400
During a lower extremity D1 flexion PNF pattern, what movements are taking place at the hip?
Flexion, adduction and external rotation
400
Which of the following pieces of equipment is not considered a closed kinetic chain? A. Treadmill B. Leg-press machine C. Upper body ergometer D. Isokinetic knee extension machine E. BAPS board
D. Isokinetic knee extension machine
400
Which of the following muscles are involved in a seated row exercise? Latissumus dorsi, teres minor, teres major, middle trapezius, rhomboids, pectoralis major.
Latissumus dorsi, teres major, middle trapezius and rhomboids
500
Relaxation of the antagonist muscle during contractions is called?
Autogenic inhibition
500
Sensory receptors located at the musculotendinous junction, which monitor active tension generated by the muscle during a contraction are called?
Golgi tendon organs
500
Which of the muscle groups listed below are involved during a bench press? Anterior deltoid, rhomboids, triceps, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, upper trapezius.
Anterior deltoid, triceps, pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
500
Which of the following muscle groups are involved during a full squat with weight? Quadriceps, hamstrings, erector spinae, middle deltoid, gluteus maximus, serratus anterior.
Quadriceps, hamstrings, erector spinae and gluteus maximus
500
Which of the following muscles are involved in a seated military press? Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, serratus anterior, posterior deltoid, triceps.
Trapezius, pectoralis major, serratus anterior and triceps
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