Energy Systems
The point at which lactic acid begins to accumulate in the muscles at a faster rate than it can be removed is known as
(A) the aerobic threshold.
(B) the lactate threshold.
(C) anaerobic glycolysis.
(D) lactate formation.
(B) the lactate threshold.
Which of the following components of fitness best aligns with the aerobic energy system?
(A) muscular endurance
(B) strength
(C) power
(D) speed
(A) muscular endurance
According to the principle of progressive overload, what must happen before an increased load can be applied to a training program?
(A) completion of the previous microcycle
(B) adaptation to the previous training load
(C) improvement in an authentic performance
(D) training conducted within the aerobic energy system
(B) adaptation to the previous training load
Which training method provides scope and flexibility for targeting a broad range of components of fitness? (A) circuit training
(B) fartlek training
(C) flexibility training
(D) high-intensity interval training
(A) circuit training
The RAMP approach to warming up before starting a training session refers to
(A) raise, activate, mobilise, prepare.
(B) rest, activate, mobilise, prepare.
(C) rise, articulate, moderate, plan.
(D) raise, activate, moderate, plan.
(A) raise, activate, mobilise, prepare.
Energy for physical activity is provided by the interplay of three energy systems. During this interplay, the body uses energy from food to continuously
(A) release energy from ATP.
(B) release energy from ADP.
(C) resynthesise ADP and phosphate into ATP.
(D) resynthesise ATP and phosphate into ADP.
(C) resynthesise ADP and phosphate into ATP.
An athlete gives their coach information about personal needs, goals, fitness level and motivation to assist in the development of the athlete’s training program. Which principle of training is being applied?
(A) variety
(B) intensity
(C) specificity
(D) individuality
(D) individuality
The training principle of individuality considers an individual’s
(A) fitness levels, goals and age.
(B) motivation, skill and gender.
(C) personal needs, motivation and gender.
(D) goals, personal needs and fitness levels
(D) goals, personal needs and fitness levels
During an invasion game, a player tracks their total distance travelled as 6.2 km. A game performance assessment instrument on the same match demonstrates that the player completed a total of 32 high-intensity sprints over distances ranging from 5 m to 20 m. The remainder of their performance mostly consisted of low-to-moderate-intensity running and walking. Which training method would most contribute to optimising the player’s energy system requirements?
(A) circuit training
(B) fartlek training
(C) continuous training
(D) high-intensity interval training
(B) fartlek training
Which option is best classified as a feature of a training session?
(A) frequency of training
(B) performance analysis
(C) tapering and recovery
(D) rise in body temperature
(D) rise in body temperature
Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which
(A) lactate enables VO2 max.
(B) lactic acid begins to increase.
(C) ATP is removed from the muscles.
(D) lactate begins to accumulate in the blood faster than it can be removed.
(D) lactate begins to accumulate in the blood faster than it can be removed.
Which combination of fitness components would be most beneficial in optimising the performance of a 100m sprinter and a weightlifter
(A) muscular endurance, agility and power
(B) power, aerobic capacity and strength
(C) strength, power and flexibility
(D) flexibility, power and agility
(C) strength, power and flexibility
Which training principle is used when an endurance runner introduces full-body resistance training to help improve motivation and muscle imbalances?
(A) progressive overload
(B) individuality
(C) specificity
(D) variety
(B) individuality
An athlete working at maximal intensity for 30 seconds, with 90 seconds rest between efforts, is using which training method?
(A) fartlek training
(B) sprint interval training (SIT)
(C) aerobic interval training (AIT)
(D) high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
(B) sprint interval training (SIT)
The key features of an effective warm-up include
(A) conditioning and recovery.
(B) low intensity and high duration.
(C) muscle activation and dynamic stretching.
(D) reduced heart rate and removal of waste products from exertion
(C) muscle activation and dynamic stretching.
Adenosine diphosphate
(A) produces creatine phosphate.
(B) is the molecule that provides energy.
(C) is produced by the breakdown of ATP.
(D) is specific to anaerobic energy systems
(C) is produced by the breakdown of ATP.
Power is the ability to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time. True or false
True
The training principle of Specificity is the process of increasing training load to encourage adaptations. True or false
False.
Which training method for physical activity has direct links to mobilising joints to maintain and improve range of motion?
(A) circuit training
(B) fartlek training
(C) interval training
(D) flexibility training
(D) flexibility training
A mesocycle is
(A) shorter than a microcycle.
(B) generally one week of training.
(C) made up of a number of microcycles.
(D) an organised description of activities in a time frame.
(C) made up of a number of microcycles.
An athlete measuring the amount of oxygen they can consume during gradual increases in exercise intensity is collecting data relating to
(A) VO2 max.
(B) lactate threshold.
(C) muscular endurance.
(D) phosphocreatine resynthesis rate
(A) VO2 max.
An athlete is completing the training session shown below
Sets 3–6
Repetitions 4–6
Load 60–80%
Rest 3 minutes between sets
Speed Fast and explosive
Which component of fitness is being targeted?
(A) power
(B) strength
(C) flexibility
(D) muscular endurance
(A) Power
Define duration
consideration for how long the athlete should train to meet training objectives
Name the three types of interval training
HIIT High Intensity Training
SIT Sprint Interval Training
AIT Aerobic Interval Training
Which feature in a training session is evident in the conditioning phase?
(A) RAMP
(B) dynamic stretching
(C) work:rest ratios and repetitions
(D) waste product removal and muscular relaxation
(C) work:rest ratios and repetitions