Olympic Trivia
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
Every 4 years
What is power?
Force + Speed. Producing force quickly
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Who helps athletes choose healthy meals?
Sports dietition
Which animal can run the fastest?
Cheetah
Which Olympic sport combines swimming, biking and running?
Triathlon
Which nutrient gives athletes quick energy?
Carbohydrates
Which team uses the term "love" for zero?
Tennis
Who creates workouts to make athletes stronger?
Strength & conditioning coach
What is the worlds longest tennis match (in hours)?
11 hours
Where are the 2028 Olympic Games going to be held?
LA
Which is more important for a baseball batter: Reaction time or endurance
Reaction time
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Name one piece of data a sports scientist might collect?
Heart rate, jump height, reaction time, speed, etc.
What subject does Ms. Osborn teach outside of science of sport?
Math
Greece
Why do soccer cleats have studs?
Better traction/grip
How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
18
An athlete keeps getting injured because of poor running form. Which sports science career would be MOST helpful?
Athletic trainer or biomechanist.
Which has more bones; your hands or your feet?
feet (52 vs 54)
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France
Why is water important during exercise?
Prevents dehydration and helps the body function properly
What do you call 3 strikes in bowling?
Turkey
An athlete wants to become faster, stronger and recover better. Name 3 different sports science careers that could help and explain what each would do.
Many answers
Mystery athlete: need excellent endurance, need explosive power, must fuel carefully because competitions last several hours or days, trains in the mountains, carry food and water with them.
Who am I?
Ultra marathon or marathon runner.