An ergogenic aid is...

something that enhances performance

Which of the following is NOT an isotonic contraction?

pushing against a stationary wall

Drugs which cause the body systems to speed up

Eccentric contraction is when ..

a muscle lengthens while under tension

an example of dynamic stretching is

doing leg swings prior to kicking a ball

dense irregular connective tissue around muscle

What is isokinetic exercise?

Types of exercise when machines help maintain constant speed

Sports drinks can also be a good choice. Why?

Combination of water, flavour & electrolytes.

What is blood doping?

Boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

When is it suitable to choose sports drinks?

For exercise over 90 minutes long

Effects of stimulants are...

Increased heart rate and heavy breathing

relieve pain with a sedative effect

Sliding filament theory is

The cross bridge cycle - myosin attaches to actin and pulls.

what are actin and myosin?

proteins hat amkeup filaments that form myofibril

contain simple sugars and replacement electrolytes

What is Superficial Fascia?

loose connective tissue and fat underlying the skin

What is a neuromuscular junction?

Where each muscle fiber is connected to single nerve cell.

aid performance for shooting, archery and billiards

Dynamic stretching involves

slow, continuous, controlled movement

A disadvantage of ballistic stretching is

Increased risk of injury with incorrect performance

Diuretics would be taken to:

Help athletes make a weight division

What are Plyometrics?

Rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of muscles

Contractile component of a muscle

In which sports would athletes take Beta blockers?

Snooker, darts, archery, shooting

An Isometric contraction is

Muscle stays the same length throughout

Isometric contraction is...

When the muscle doesn't change its length in contraction

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Standard 9 (Strength, Flexibility, and Ergogenic Aids)

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This quiz aligns with the Precision Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Exam standard 9: students will examine strength training principles, flexibility, and ergogenic aids.

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1
An ergogenic aid is...
something that enhances performance
a drug
a placebo
a cheating mechanism
2
Which of the following is NOT an isotonic contraction?
throwing a ball
writing a letter
lifting a glass to your mouth
pushing against a stationary wall
3
Stimulants are...
Drugs which cause the body systems to speed up
Anxiety, paranoia, panic, and fear
Drugs that slow down the central nervous and body system
Barbiturates, alcohol, tranquilizers, and methaqualone
4
Blood doping is most common in which sports?
Strength
Endurance
5
Eccentric contraction is when ..
a muscle shortens while under tension
fibres are activated but muscles do not change
a body is stationary
a muscle lengthens while under tension
6
Are myosin and actin the proteins that make contractions?
yes
no
7
Ballistic stretching involves
slow, continuous, controlled movement
quick bouncing movement
constant tension at the muscle's stretching point
8
What is the name of the organization that prohibits illegal substances in sports?
International Doping Agency
Illegal Drug Agency
World Anti-Doping Agency
Sports Anti-Drug Organization
9
an example of dynamic stretching is
bouncing down to touch the toes
Having a partner assist you
doing leg swings prior to kicking a ball
holding the stretch for about 30 seconds
10
Diuretics would be beneficial in which sports?
horse racing and boxing
rugby league and rugby union
diving and swimming
netball and gymnastics
11
An exercise when the end of the kinetic chain is free and not fixed.
Open Chain
Cross Chain
Opposite Chain
Closed Chain
12
Beta blockers
slow heart rate
can be used in combination with ACE inhibitors
all of the above
decrease blood pressure
13
ROM
radial off monitor
respiration on move
range of motion
14
Why might a sports man/women take HGH?
Reduce body fat
Increase muscle size
Helps muscles to recover
All of them
15
What is Deep Fascia?
dense irregular connective tissue around muscle
attached to hair follicles in the skin
loose connective tissue and fat underlying skin
in walls of hollow organs
16
What is isokinetic exercise?
Types of exercise when machines gradually speed up your pace
Stretching in place before your workout
A full body workout routine
Types of exercise when machines help maintain constant speed
17
Sports drinks can also be a good choice. Why?
Great TV & Radio Ads.
Famous athletes drink the stuff.
Combination of water, flavour & electrolytes.
Appealing colour.
18
Aerobic activity calls primarily on fast twitch muscle fibers.
False
True
19
Isokinetic Contraction is...
not a constant speed contraction.
a moderate contraction.
a slow contraction.
a constant speed contraction.
20
A sarcomere is the
Action potential
Contractile unit
Synapse
Neuromuscular junction
21
What is blood doping?
Adding anabolic steriods to the blood before performance
Type of blood testing
Removal of oxygen and carbon dioxide before performance.
Boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.
22
Are steroids banned in sports?
Yes all sports
Legal in Baseball
Only in football
Only Olympics
23
When is it suitable to choose sports drinks?
When I feel thirsty or dehydrated
All of the Above
For exercise over 90 minutes long
Whenever you are exercising
24
Effects of stimulants are...
Memory loss and confusion
Increased heart rate and heavy breathing
Dehydration and insomnia
Slowed reaction time and speech
25
Plyometrics is an example of:
Aerobic training
Anaerobic training
Flexibility training
Skill training
26
Narcotics
alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions
relieve pain with a sedative effect
speed up the central nervous system
slow down central nervous system
27
Sliding filament theory is
The Calcium makes actin attach to tropomyosin and pull
The tropomyosin and troponin pull on actin.
The Sarcomere becomes longer because of myosin and actin
The cross bridge cycle - myosin attaches to actin and pulls.
28
Open or closed chain exercise?
open
closed
29
what are actin and myosin?
names of muscles
tendons that connect your hip bone to your femur bone
types of smooth muscles
proteins hat amkeup filaments that form myofibril
30
What ingredient in sports drinks gives athletes lots of energy?
Glucose
Sodium
Water
Citric Acid
31
Sports drinks
are beneficial to all people
is recommended over water
contain simple sugars and replacement electrolytes
can be consumed as a part of a daily diet
32
What is Superficial Fascia?
dense irregular connective tissue
loose connective tissue and fat underlying the skin
attached to hair follicles in the skin
in walls of hollow organs
33
What is a neuromuscular junction?
Where each muscle fiber is connected to single nerve cell.
Inactivity coupled with continuing nerve impulses.
Loss of muscle bulk.
34
Beta blockers can:
Increase stroke volume and red blood cell count
Cause stroke and hyperactivity
aid performance for shooting, archery and billiards
increase resistance to fatigue
35
A concentric contraction is
Muscle stays the same length throughout
Muscle enlaarges
Muscle lengthens
Muscle shortens
36
Muscle cells are made of myofibrils and myofibrils are made of
myofibrils
myofilaments
muscle fibers
myoplasm
37
Slow twitch muscle fibers are needed for;
Sprint events
Field events
Long distance runners
38
Dynamic stretching involves
quick bouncing movement
slow, continuous, controlled movement
constant tension at the muscle's stretching point
39
Slow twitch muscle fibers are more fatigue resistant compared to the fast twitch fibers.
true
false
40
Why are Steroids illegal in major league sports?
All of the above
Long-Term Health Concerns
Bad Sportsmanship
Unfair Advantage
41
A disadvantage of ballistic stretching is
Decreased range of motion
Increased body temperature
Increased risk of injury with incorrect performance
Decreased levels of coordination
42
Diuretics would be taken to:
To help athletes feel more hydrated
increase concentration
Help athletes make a weight division
avoid cardiac arrhythmia
43
What are Plyometrics?
Rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of muscles
A series of exercises in a circuit
Performing an activity for an extended period of time
Alternating intervals of exercise with intervals of rest
44
A sarcomere is the
First layer of a muscle cell
The connective tissue.
Contractile component of a muscle
Second layer of a muscle cell
45
In which sports would athletes take Beta blockers?
Snooker, darts, archery, shooting
Golf, wrestling, table tennis, high jump
Football, sprinting, baseball, tennis
Water polo, synchronized swimming, javelin
46
An Isometric contraction is
Muscle lengthens
Muscle stays the same length throughout
Muscle enlaarges
Muscle shortens
47
open of closed chain exercise?
Closed
Open
48
True or False. Type II a - Fast Twitch muscle fibers are thicker than Type I - Slow Twitch.
True
False
49
A fasicle is
4
2
8
1
50
What are Anabolic Steroids?
Synthetic Estrogen
Pills for anyone who wants them.
Pills of Stuff
Synthetic testosterone
51
Isometric contraction is...
When the leg does change its length in contraction
When the neck extends during a movement
When the muscle doesn't change its length in contraction
When the muscle does change its length in contraction
52
An example of plyometrics:
Weights
Box Jumps
Swimming
Running
53
what do anabolic steroids do?
they help build muscles
they make you attractive
they make you go blind
they make you fatter
54
What are Myofibrils made of?
Ritalin and Actin
2 cups starch, and a dash of fairy dust
Zoloft, Sertraline
Myosin and Actin
55
An isotonic contraction is when
The muscle changes length during the contraction
the muscle helps another contract
the muscle stabilises the joint
stays the same length during contraction

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