Sport Specific Training Practice Exam

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

500 minus your age

440 minus your age

220 minus your age

130 minus your age

True

False

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Can be measured while standing still

Quickness for a rapid change in direction

Rate of movement speed

Output of strength and speed

Group exercises by major muscle groups

Alternate upper and lower body exercises

Alternate lying and standing exercises

Both A and B

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Practice Exam

1. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

2. How do you calculate maximum heart rate?

3. Type 11 fibers are faster and stronger.

4. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

5. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

6. How much rest time is recommended for muscle strength exercises?

7. How many repetitions are usually recommended for building muscular endurance?

8. Which of these statements best describes agility?

9. Which are considered popular methods of exercise selection?

10. How many days per week should you recommend exercise for an experienced lifter?