Ch 1: Performance Dimensions-CPSS 28 Questions with Verified Answers
In the context of sport and the high-performance unit (HPU), for something to be
... [Show More] considered information, it must have the potential to shift _________.
a. thinking and decision making
b. athlete performance outcomes
c. HPU interactions
d. culture - CORRECT ANSWER thinking and decision making
The high-performance unit (HPU) comprises
a. a group of muscle fibers innervated by a single alpha motor neuron
b. the top 10% of athletes in a given monitoring session
c. strength and conditioning professionals, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other specialists who support performance off the field
d. the head coach, assistant coaches, and position-specific coaches who support performance on the field - CORRECT ANSWER c. strength and conditioning professionals, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other specialists who support performance off the field
What is the correct order of the steps in assessing the flow of high-quality information?
a. analyze, visualize, measure, and interpret
b. measure, analyze, visualize, and interpret
c. visualize, measure, interpret, and analyze
d. interpret, measure, visualize, and analyze - CORRECT ANSWER b. measure, analyze, visualize, and interpret
An emerging challenge for sport teams and organizations is
a. a lack of portable devices on the market to measure relevant biometrics and performance outcome data
b. declining interest in sport
c. the slow pace of technological innovation in the wearable industry
d. the difficulty of finding someone to manage multiple technologies while managing and interpreting the data they produce - CORRECT ANSWER d. the difficulty of finding someone to manage multiple technologies while managing and interpreting the data they produce
Within the modern high-performance unit (HPU), the sport coach is responsible for
a. implementing all details of the physical, technical, and tactical development of the athletes
b. establishing the technical and tactical vision that forms the basis for how athletes will play the game
c. working with athletes to ensure that they are developing the mental skills needed to consistently perform
d. directing all aspects of athlete development and care - CORRECT ANSWER b. establishing the technical and tactical vision that forms the basis for how athletes will play the game
The sport nutritionist or dietitian's primary role is to
a. persuade athletes to adopt the latest dietary strategy that is suspected to improve health outcomes
b. ensure that athletes support their physical development and daily energy needs with the right quantity and quality of calories
c. collect food logs and check micronutrient levels
d. implement strategies to ensure that athletes remain below a desired body fat percentage during the majority of the season - CORRECT ANSWER b. ensure that athletes support their physical development and daily energy needs with the right quantity and quality of calories
According to the text, these members of the high-performance unit (HPU) comprise the medical collective and collaborate with the strength and conditioning professional to provide preventive and reactive injury reduction strategies.
a. medical doctor, physical therapist, and athletic trainer
b. medical doctor, nurse, and pharmacist
c. chiropractor and athletic trainer
d. physical therapist, massage therapist, and acupuncturist - CORRECT ANSWER a. medical doctor, physical therapist, and athletic trainer
Because of the varied expertise of its members, the high-performance unit (HPU) is also known as
a. a performance task force (PTF) because each person's primary focus should be on improving athletic performance
b. an interdisciplinary team (IDT) because each person's discipline is both unique and interdependent with the other team members'
c. the secondary team (ST) because all members are secondary to the head sport coach
d. a peripheral specialist group (PSG) because each member's domain of expertise only indirectly influences performance - CORRECT ANSWER b. an interdisciplinary team (IDT) because each person's discipline is both unique and interdependent with the other team members'
An interdisciplinary team (IDT) is a balance of both siloed and shared responsibilities. Which of the following is an example of an independent responsibility?
a. a medical doctor advising a return-to-play protocol
b. a physical therapist manipulating an athlete's hip joint
c. an athletic trainer gathering session RPE data
d. a strength and conditioning coach creating an injury prevention protocol - CORRECT ANSWER b. a physical therapist manipulating an athlete's hip joint
An interdisciplinary team (IDT) is a balance of both siloed and shared responsibilities. Which of the following is an example of a dependent responsibility?
a. a nutritionist analyzing food logs for micronutrient deficiencies
b. a medical doctor performing a preseason physical exam
c. a strength and conditioning coach prescribing intensity for a set of back squats
d. an athletic trainer overseeing an athlete's return-to-play protocol - CORRECT ANSWER d. an athletic trainer overseeing an athlete's return-to-play protocol
According to the text, "an established set of values and behaviors that align to a common vision and are upheld by all who enter the work environment" is known as
a. a company ethos
b. a mission statement
c. a team slogan
d. a shared mental model - CORRECT ANSWER d. a shared mental model
The three components of an interdisciplinary team's (IDT) work environment that should be considered are
a. people, process, and place
b. vision, direction, and motivation
c. instrumentation, finances, and organizational hierarchy
d. principles, preparedness, and potential - CORRECT ANSWER a. people, process, and place
According to the text, competence, clear communication, and the desire to learn are all desirable traits for
a. the athletes
b. the general manager
c. the people in a successful IDT
d. the referees, judges, and match officials - CORRECT ANSWER c. the people in a successful IDT
Which of the following is not true of the process of an interdisciplinary team (IDT)?
a. should be documented
b. does not need to be documented
c. should rely on scheduled meetings as well as organic communication
d. describes how information influences decision making - CORRECT ANSWER b. does not need to be documented
Within the context of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), "place" refers to
a. the physical environment that each member works in
b. the organizational structure
c. the ranking of the sport team or organization among those in its conference or league
d. the level of involvement that the IDT has in relation to the head coach - CORRECT ANSWER a. the physical environment that each member works in
The decision-making process of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) should rely primarily on
a. logic
b. domain expertise
c. expert opinion
d. objective, data-driven insights - CORRECT ANSWER d. objective, data-driven insights
The member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) most equipped to handle interdisciplinary streams of domain-specific information is the
a. head sport coach
b. assistant sport coach
c. team physician
d. sport scientist - CORRECT ANSWER d. sport scientist
The role of the sport scientist has progressed since 2010. What is the correct sequence for the actions that sport organizations have taken to fill the role of the sport scientist?
i. convert a member of the IDT into a sport scientist
ii. create a sport scientist position and go through an external hiring process
iii. distribute the responsibilities of a sport scientist across the IDT
a. i, ii, iii
b. iii, ii, i
c. iii, i, ii
d. ii, iii, i - CORRECT ANSWER c. iii, i, ii
The primary responsibility of a sport scientist is
a. to make decisions on behalf of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) when they lack the proper information
b. to connect the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to the right information at the right time so they can make better decisions
c. to provide ongoing coach education services to the coaching staff
d. to identify and invest organizational resources in valid and reliable sport technology - CORRECT ANSWER b. to connect the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to the right information at the right time so they can make better decisions
A sport scientist has just been given grant money intended to fund innovative technology. After purchasing the technology, the sport scientist should
a. work with members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in designing a process document that outlines how the technology will be used and integrated into the IDT's daily workflow
b. evaluate the efficacy and utility of the technology
c. lead an innovation group to determine whether the newly purchased technology will meet a need of the sport organization
d. hand the technology over to the coaching staff without need for further interaction - CORRECT ANSWER a. work with members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in designing a process document that outlines how the technology will be used and integrated into the IDT's daily workflow
The technology that acts as the sport science hub for most sport organizations is
a. statistical software such as SPSS, JASP, or R
b. a suite of inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology
c. force instrumented devices
d. the athlete management system (AMS) - CORRECT ANSWER d. the athlete management system (AMS)
Technology that measures metrics associated with running distance, velocity, acceleration, and deceleration often uses a combination of _________ and _________ to triangulate an athlete's position.
a. inertial measurement units (IMUs), force instrumented devices
b. force instrumented devices, global positioning system (GPS)
c. inertial measurement units (IMUs), global positioning system (GPS)
d. inertial measurement units (IMUs), athlete management system (AMS) - CORRECT ANSWER c. inertial measurement units (IMUs), global positioning system (GPS)
According to the text, which of the following is not true regarding options for data management?
a. Microsoft Excel tends to be more flexible than athlete management systems (AMSs).
b. Athlete management systems (AMSs) have virtually no limits to the amount of data storage but have limited flexibility.
c. Statistical software, such as SPSS, R, or JASP, is an ideal option for day-to-day data management.
d. Business intelligence software, such as Tableau or Power BI, is both flexible and powerful, making it an ideal candidate for data management. - CORRECT ANSWER c. Statistical software, such as SPSS, R, or JASP, is an ideal option for day-to-day data management.
Regarding the mental model for data interpretation, what is known, or knowledge that is supported by evidence, falls into
a. category 3
b. category 2
c. category 1
d. category 4 - CORRECT ANSWER c. category 1
Regarding the mental model for data interpretation, domains of knowledge that are known to exist but have no supporting evidence or experience fall into
a. category 2
b. category 3
c. category 4
d. category 1 - CORRECT ANSWER b. category 3
Regarding the mental model for data interpretation, one of the primary roles of a sport scientist is to transform _________ into ________.
a. categories 1 and 2 information, categories 3 and 4 information
b. objective decision making, subjective decision making
c. irrelevant information, relevant information
d. unknown information, known information - CORRECT ANSWER unknown information, known information
A sport scientist lacking in soft skills, such as organization, time management, prioritization, or communication, can make up for it with hard skills, such as technology and data analytics experience.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER a. True
The ability of a sport scientist to effectively calibrate messages to the intended IDT member is rooted in
a. high emotional intelligence
b. mental acuity
c. a high intelligence quotient (IQ)
d. the scientific rigor of the message - CORRECT ANSWER a. high emotional intelligence [Show Less]