What is a major source of energy that powers an athlete's muscles? - correct answer carbohydrates
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial
... [Show More] energy needs are provided primarily by the aerobic energy system. - correct answer false
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the anaerobic energy system? - correct answer fast glycolytic fibers
When an athlete is at rest, her muscles use about 20 percent of the body's energy, and her brain uses about 30 percent of the body's energy. - correct answer false
The frequency of exercise is the most important factor in designing and monitoring an energy training program. - correct answer false
What is muscular endurance? - correct answer e. a muscle's ability to contract repeatedly or sustain a continuous contraction involving less than maximum force
How can an athlete improve her running speed? - correct answer Run at her top speed with added resistance.
Resistance training improves muscular endurance by increasing the ability of muscles to work aerobically. - correct answer false
In resistance training, what is the term for the weight a muscle lifts? - correct answer c. resistance
With training, muscular endurance increases as much as 30 percent per week. - correct answer true
Athletes can build strength simply by eating foods high in protein. - correct answer false
If an athlete eats a large meal before a competition, how many hours before the competition should she finish eating? - correct answer e. 3 hours
During the hottest months, an athlete should consume as much salt as he can. - correct answer false
The risk of eating disorders among athletes is increased by which factor(s)? - correct answer c. personal attributes of perfectionism
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat. - correct answer false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds per week. - correct answer true
Which diet should be best for most athletes? - correct answer e. 55 percent carbohydrate, 25 percent fat, and 20 percent protein
Generally, using scare tactics in drug education programs is ineffective with high school athletes. - correct answer true
***What should a coach do immediately after she has determined an athlete has a drug problem and violated the team's dug policy? - correct answer a. Provide counseling on how to deal with the problem.
Blood doping to increase an athlete's oxygen supply is permitted in most endurance sports. - correct answer false
If a coach needs to seek help for an athlete with a drug problem, what person or people would likely be most appropriate to contact? - correct answer d. the athlete's parents or guardians
What does the current evidence indicate about drug testing? - correct answer d. It is not as effective as well-designed educational programs.
A coach should ensure that his athletes participate in drug education. - correct answer true
The principle of progression is best described by which statement(s)? - correct answer b. Fitness levels will improve as physical demands are continually increased.
Fitness testing can help a coach assess the athletes' subsequent training progress. - correct answer true
Soccer players—except for the goalkeepers—require low levels of aerobic fitness. - correct answer false
What is the ability to start, stop, and change speed and direction quickly and with precision? - correct answer a. agility
Carbon dioxide and lactic acid - correct answer c. are waste products resulting when the body produces energy [Show Less]