1. Which bone is correctly categorized?
Bone
Axial or appendicular
Anatomical function
A.
sacral
axial
axial
protection
movement
B. phalanges
C.
ribs
appendicular
movement
D.
ulna
appendicular
protection
2. Which anatomical term describes the location of the radius in relation to the humerus?
A. Anterior
B. Distal
C. Proximal
D. Lateral
3. Folds in the surface of the nasal passageway increase its surface area. Which is a function of the folds in the conducting airways?
A. To provide a low resistance pathway for airflow
B. To warm and moisten airflow
C. To reduce defence against airborne chemicals
D. To increase the rate of airflow
4. What regulates the rate and depth of ventilation when an athlete starts to exercise?
A. An increase in blood pH
B. A decrease in blood pH
C. A decrease in blood CO, level
D. An increase in blood O, level
5. A healthy athlete is at sea level, at a comfortable temperature in a low-humidity environment. Which condition results in the lowest saturation of hemoglobin?
A. Hemoglobin passing muscle cells as they are contracting
B. Hemoglobin passing muscle cells that are at rest
C. Hemoglobin in blood with a pH above normal blood pH
D. Hemoglobin in blood that is below normal body temperature
6. Which component of the blood has a nucleus?
A. Plasma
B. Leucocyte
C. Erythrocyte
D. Platelet (thrombocyte) 8.
Which combination categorizes macro- and micronutrients correctly?
Macronutrient
Micronutrient
A.
Lipids
Water
B.
Vitamins
Proteins
C.
Lipids
Vitamins
D.
Water
Proteins 9. Which is one characteristic of non-essential amino acids?
A. They are not required for essential bodily processes.
B. They are required from a healthy diet.
C. They can recycle nitrogen from a healthy diet.
D. They can be synthesized by the human body.
10. Which process is represented by the breakdown of sugar in the absence of oxygen?
A. Anaerobic anabolism
B. Aerobic anabolism
C. Anaerobic catabolism
D. Aerobic catabolism
11. Which metabolic process produces the greatest ATP yield?
A. ATP-CP system
B. Anaerobic glycolysis
C. Krebs cycle
D. Electron transport chain 17. What is the consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task?
A. Skill
B. Ability
C. Proficiency
D. Performance
18. Which description represents the golfer's technique?
A. The golfer's club selection for the next shot
B. The gross body coordination a golfer requires during the swing
C. The pattern of an individual golfer's swing
D. A golfer planning their shot on the green 19. Which is monitored by an interoceptor?
A. Taste
B. Blood pressure
C. Pain
D. Limb location
20. Which transfer occurs when a left-handed tennis player learns to hit with their right hand?
A. Skill to skill
B. Abilities to skill
C. Stage to stage
D. Bilateral
21. A cricket player records their bowling practice. They stop to review the video and then return to practice their technique with the new feedback. What type of practice is this?
A. Distributed
B. Massed
C. Variable
D. Mental
22. Which describes the coefficient of variation?
A. The spread of values from the mean within a normal distribution.
B. Graphical representation of the variability of data.
C. Statistical relationship between two variables.
D. Ratio of the standard deviation to the mean expressed as a percentage. 23. A scientific study performed a correlation on two variables, velocity (V) and agility (A) and determined that r=0.91. Which correctly describes the variables?
A. Variable A causes the changes observed in variable V.
B. Variable V causes the changes observed in variable A.
C. There is a strong relationship between variables A and V.
D. There is a weak relationship between variables A and V.
24. Two coaches have been collecting data on their swimming squads. Which statement demonstrates the reliability of data collection?
A. The coaches record similar findings for a 15m sprint test to compare the squads' start technique.
B. The coaches assess the VO max of the swimmers using a flume (water treadmill).
C. The coaches set the swimming ergometer to a standard scale.
D. The coaches collect endurance data for a 10-minute swim.
25. A weightlifter stops training for three months due to injury, which results in muscle atrophy. Which principle of training describes this period of time?
A. Reversibility
B. Progression
C. Overload
D. Variety 27. Which lobe of the brain processes the sound of the crowd cheering during a soccer game?
A. Frontal lobe
B. Temporal lobe
C. Limbic lobe
D. Occipital lobe 29. What regulates circulating hormones?
1. Signals from the nervous system
II. Changes in blood composition, such as glucose levels
Ⅲ. Other endocrine glands
A I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III.
30. Which type of fatigue is caused by impaired function of the brain and develops during prolonged exercise?
A. Peripheral fatigue
B. Skeletal muscle fatigue
C. Central fatigue
D. Hormone receptor fatigue 32. Climbers put chalk on their hands to increase the grip between their fingers and the climbing surface. The chalk absorbs body oils and sweat. Which describes the changes in friction caused by the chalk?
A. The chalk increases the coefficient of static friction.
B. The chalk increases the normal force of the climber.
C. The chalk decreases the coefficient of static friction.
D. The chalk decreases the coefficient of dynamic friction. 34. What is the reason for using notational analysis in sports?
1. To provide quantitative analysis consistently and reliably
IL To provide an objective way of recording performance
III. To provide quantitative and qualitative feedback
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
35. A soccer coach is studying the performance of their squad. Which is an example of tactical evaluation?
A. The coach uses a video to assess the velocity of a ball as it is kicked.
B. The coach uses GPS tracking software to monitor the distance run during a game.
C. The coach uses a scattergram to record where the squad loses possession.
D. The coach records multistage fitness testing data for the squad. 36. A coach monitors the types of feedback provided to athletes during a practice session. Which notation system would be most appropriate for this analysis?
A. Scattergram
B. Sequential systems
C. Motion tracking
D. Frequency table
37. Which term is defined correctly?
Term
Definition
A.
Phenotype
The 23 pairs of non-sex chromosomes
B.
Genotype
The expressed physical characteristics
C.
Genes
Sections of DNA found on chromosomes
D.
Gametes
An individual's collection of genes
38. An athlete wants to improve their performance to become an elite high jumper. Which factors are predominantly environmental?
1. A history of plyometric training
IL A tall athlete with a low body mass
III. A balanced diet
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III 39. Which is the main immune response that leads to the symptoms of DOMS?
A. Chemical secretions
B. Mucosal secretions
C. Inflammation
D. Leucocyte production
40. Which are effective strategies for minimizing the risk of infection in athletes?
1. Maintain oral hygiene
II. Reduce recovery time
Ensure sufficient sleep
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III