Performance & Recovery
What type of electrolyte is most important to replace after intense physical activity to prevent cramping?
Sodium
This term describes a mental state where an athlete is fully immersed in their activity, often referred to as being "in the zone."
Flow State
This iconic baseball player broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, forever changing the face of the sport and American society.
Jackie Robinson
The Captain
Derek Jeter
The first ever Olympics took place in this country
Greece
For an adult 180 pound athlete, what is their recommended daily protein intake to achieve their performance goals?
180g of protein
This term refers to the mental process of imagining a successful performance before it happens.
visualization
This NFL Hall of Fame Running Back and activist became an outspoken voice for racial equality and was instrumental in the movement for athlete activism in the 1960s.
The Answer
Allen Iverson
This was the losing team in the first ever Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs
During a dumbbell lateral raise, what is the primary muscle utilized? (Be specific)
Deltoid
This psychological condition is often caused by the intense pressure to perform at a high level, leading to mental exhaustion and even stepping away from sport altogether.
Burnout
This NFL player famously turned down a million dollar contract with the Arizona Cardinals, after the 9/11 attacks, to join the Army Rangers
Pat Tillman
The Playmaker
Michael Irvin
In what year did the Boston Red Sox finally break the "Curse of the Bambino" and win the World Series again?
2004
This term refers to the body's ability to maintain postural equilibrium and support joints during movement
Stability
An athlete who competes because they enjoy the process of improving their skills is demonstrating this type of motivation.
Intrinsic
This athlete, who fought ALS for years, is one of the all time great yankees and famously addressed the after his last game
Lou Gehrig
Human Highlight Reel
Dominique Wilkins
The "Rumble in Jungle" fight in 1973, pitted Muhammad Ali against this boxer
George Foreman
This muscle is the synergist to the primary muscle (latissimus dorsi or lats) involved in a wide grip pull up
Bicep or bicep brachii
Which psychological concept refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity or setbacks?
Resilience
Hailing from Puerto Rico, this Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame Outfielder was one of the first Hispanic players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Roberto Clemente
The Minister of Defense
Reggie White
Name one of the teams to play in the first ever college football game
Rutgers or Princeton