Chapters 7-9
Pg 136-137: A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has
developed facial hair and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is
the most effective indicator of their physical maturation level?
skeletal age
Pg 139: Which of the following types of body proportions is characterized by a rounder body
with broader hips?
endomorph
Which of the following is the primary mechanism leading to strength gains in preadolescents?
neural factors (motor unit activation and synchronization)
As boys grow, they become taller and gain body mass. During this time, muscle changes as
well, first in _______________ and second in _______________.
mass; high-level force production
All of the following are benefits of resistance training in youth EXCEPT...
decreased insulin sensitivity
Pg 145: When comparing males and females, which of the following is true regarding strength
and power capabilities?
When strength is expressed relative to muscle cross-sectional area, no significant difference
exists between sexes.
Pg 146: The female athlete triad is the interrelationship between what three factors?
energy availability, menstrual function, bone mineral density
Pg 147: Joint laxity, skill level, limb alignment, and neuromuscular deficiency are all thought to
be factors in the occurrence of what common injury?
anterior cruciate ligament tear
Pg 148: Sarcopenia is associated with all of the following changes due to advancing age
EXCEPT...
decreased axial skeletal height
Pg 152: Which of the following is generally discouraged in older adults, due to the sudden rise in
blood pressure it can create?
Valsalva maneuver
_____ anxiety is the actual experience of apprehension and uncontrolled arousal and _____
anxiety is a personality characteristic, which represents a latent disposition to perceive
situations as threatening.
State, trait
Pg 156?: All of the following describe the ideal performance state EXCEPT...
effective analysis of the performance
Pg 159: According to Hull's drive theory, which of the following factors affect an athlete's level of
arousal and, consequently, the athlete's performance?
skill level, task complexity
Pg 161: Which of the following describes how the individual zones of optimal functioning theory
differs from the inverted-U theory?
Ideal performance does not always occur at the midpoint of the arousal continuum.
Pg 162: A coach informs his athletes that at the beginning of the competitive season he will be
testing the back squat 1RM on all athletes and he hopes to see at least a 5% improvement for
each team member. Shelby is excited by this new goal and the chance to evaluate her abilities.
She likely is experiencing what type of motivation?
motive to achieve success
Pg 165: Which of the following is a relaxation technique that has been shown to be useful in
injured and older athletes?
autogenic training
Pg 168: Winning is typically the primary focus of what type of goal?
outcome goal
Pg 170: What are the five main primary methods of incorporating a practice structure and
schedule into an athlete's program?
whole, part, random, variable, observational
Pg 171: A coach informs the team running a 40-yard (37 m) sprint that she would like everyone
to complete the first trial in under 4.8 seconds. This coach is providing what kind of feedback to
her athletes?
knowledge of results
Pg 171: _______ feedback is provided to the athlete by the athlete from the senses, while
_______ feedback is provided to the athlete by an observer or other external source.
Intrinsic, augmented
Pg 180: Which of the following is defined as "the average daily nutrient requirement adequate
for meeting the needs of most healthy people within each life stage and sex"?
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Pg 181: Which of the following is a macronutrient?
protein
Pg 183: The minimum recommended intake of protein for athletes is ______ g/kg of body
weight.
1.0
An athlete is training for a marathon averages around 95 minutes of training a day at 75% of her
VO2 max. If she weighs 126 pounds (57kg), what is her minimum recommended daily intake of
carbohydrate?
456g
Pg 189: A high serum level of which of the following substances is protective against heart
disease?
HDL
Pg 192-193: Excessive intake of which of the following vitamins can lead to liver damage,
dizziness, and joint pain?
A
Pg 194: A deficiency in which of the following nutrients is the most prevalent nutrition deficiency
worldwide and can cause weakness, fatigue, and decreased exercise capacity?
iron
After a 2 hour outdoor training session, an athlete lost 3 pounds (1.4kg). How much fluid should
this athlete consume to return to a more ideal hydration state?
1.5 L (50 ounces)
Pg 198: Which of the following conditions is defined as having diluted blood sodium levels (<130
mmol/L)?
hyponatremia
Pg 199: During prolonged activity in hot weather, an athlete should consume a sport drink that
meets which of the following guidelines?
5-10% of carbohydrate
