Sport Specific Training Practice Exam

40 yd dash

Ball toss

Balance test

Shuttle run

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

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

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

10 to 13%

14 to 20%

25 to 31%

More than 32%

Group exercises by major muscle groups

Alternate upper and lower body exercises

Alternate push and pull exercises

Alternate primary vs. assisted exercises

Practice Exam

1. What test best measures agility?

2. Training specificity explains what type of training?

3. How do you calculate maximum heart rate?

4. Periodization is a way to describe training protocols that break into manageable goals.

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

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 balance?

9. What body fat percentage is considered obese for women?

10. Which exercise selection describes a switch between bicep and tricep exercises?