PT421 - Exam 1 True/False
Eccentric contractions create a greater force than concentric contractions
true
Fast-twitch fibers are primarily anaerobic and do not depend on oxygen for their energy supply.
true
A certified personal fitness trainer is responsible for the immediate care and treatment of injuries in the athletic setting.
FALSE
A concentric or negative contraction occurs in the biceps as the weight is lowered during a biceps curl
FALSE
An annual report serves to analyze the number of supplies used and to establish an order for the following year.
FALSE
An athlete who has lost one of a paired organ should not have any participation restrictions in sports.
FALSE
Prevention of injury is a minor goal of athletic training.
FALSE
The American College of Sports Medicine is the national organization that sets standards for the certification of athletic trainers.
FALSE
The SAID principle states that all types of training at any intensity will prepare the body for a specific sport.
FALSE
The medical history should be completed as the final component to the pre-participation exam.
FALSE
The primary sports medicine team providing health care to the athlete consists of the coach, athletic trainer, and team manager.
FALSE
The team physician works primarily under the supervision of the athletic trainer; who is ultimately responsible for directing the total health care of the athlete.
FALSE
Thirst is a good indicator of hydration level.
FALSE
Vitamin requirements increase as physical activity increases
FALSE
Vitamins, just like water, must be replaced after exercise.
FALSE
A contraction of the agonist causes a reflex relaxation of the antagonist allowing it to stretch.
TRUE
A liquid food supplement used as a pre-game meal is advantageous for athletes as it clears both the stomach and upper bowel prior to game time and makes the caloric energy available
TRUE
An athlete sprains his or her ankle during a soccer practice. If a trained individual fails to provide care for this athlete he or she can be held liable for such negligence.
TRUE
An individual who fails to provide acceptable care and causes harm to the athlete is considered negligent.
TRUE
Because of the amount of litigation for alleged negligence, all professionals involved in sports programs should carry liability insurance.
TRUE
Continuous training involves four considerations: the mode, the frequency, the duration, and the intensity of exercise.
TRUE
It is the team physician's responsibility to determine an athlete's health status using a physical examination.
TRUE
Nutrients eaten several days before competition are much more important than what is eaten three hours prior to competition at the pre-game meal.
TRUE
One of the duties of a team physician is to serve as an advisor to the athletic trainer, coach, and athlete.
TRUE
Overtraining can have a negative effect on muscular strength. Some of the ways to avoid this problem are to use proper training techniques and to get appropriate rest.
TRUE
Push-ups and sit-ups are examples of bodyweight strengthening exercises
TRUE
Strength is determined by the number of muscle fibers and diameter of those fibers; therefore it is proportional to the cross-sectional diameter of muscle.
TRUE
The coach is directly responsible for preventing injuries through the application of conditioning programs.
TRUE
The components of a pre-participation exam include a physical exam, a maturity assessment, and an orthopedic exam.
TRUE
The focus of the fitness professional is to improve an athlete's level of performance
TRUE
The team physician must have authority in determining the status of an individual who wishes to participate in the athletic program.
TRUE
To lose weight, an individual must increase physical activity and decrease caloric intake
TRUE
Water is the most essential nutrient and accounts for 60% of the body's total weight
TRUE
The strength training phase of the preparatory period utilizes low intensity training with a high volume of reps.
false
When one is training a muscle, the number of muscle fibers increases, which causes the muscle size to increase.
false
A lunge exercise performed in the transverse plane is a form of functional strength training.
true
An athlete's medical information may be released to the athletic director, the team physician, and the player's teammates.
FALSE
Anemia causes an increase in the oxygen carrying ability of the red blood cells
FALSE
Caffeine is a drug that is banned by Olympic officials. Therefore, drinking a cup of coffee the morning before participation would be a violation
FALSE
Catastrophic insurance covers up to $10,000 of medical costs.
FALSE
Creatine is a banned substance and cannot be given to athletes
FALSE
Currently, muscles are classified into two basic types: slow-twitch powerful fibers and fast-twitch endurance fibers.
FALSE
Dynamic stretching is very dangerous and should never be done
FALSE
Excessive weight training impairs one's ability to develop flexibility.
FALSE
Fitness professionals and strength and conditioning coaches should provide and distribute nutritional supplements to athletes wanting to gain or to lose weight.
FALSE
Hold-relax is an example of a static stretching technique
FALSE
In a high school setting the school nurse has the responsibility for recognition of sports injuries.
FALSE
Increasing carbohydrate intake can reverse hyperinsulinemia, in turn leading to weight loss.
FALSE
Ingesting large quantities of glucose in the form of honey or candy bars immediately before physical activity can be detrimental to performance and cause diarrhea.
FALSE
Isometric contractions increase the strength throughout the full range of motion of any given joint.
FALSE
It is not important for a coach to further his/her knowledge of the sport.
FALSE
Manufacturers of products do not have a duty to design and produce equipment that will not cause injury; it is the responsibility of the user to use it safely.
FALSE
Once an athlete returns to the weight room with the strength and conditioning coach following an injury, the athletic trainer does not have any responsibilities for this athlete's training regimen.
FALSE
Open kinetic chain exercises consist of those exercises in which the foot or hand is in contact with the ground or some other object.
FALSE
Osteoporosis in individuals with the female athlete triad syndrome can be reversed with moderate exercise and calcium supplementation
FALSE
Passive range of motion requires a muscle contraction
FALSE
Personal fitness trainers have to be certified in order to work with clients in a health club setting.
FALSE
Water intake should be restricted during physical activity because unlimited use of water hampers performance.
FALSE
When performing a knee extension exercise, the hamstrings are the agonist muscle.
FALSE
Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of rapid and uncontrollable ingestion of large amounts of food in a short period of time, followed by purging.
TRUE
Core stabilization exercises strengthen the muscles of the low back, pelvis, abdomen, and hips.
TRUE
Due to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a physician cannot legally disqualify athletes from competition.
TRUE
Due to the high cost of medical care, every athlete should have medical insurance policies to cover injury.
TRUE
Fat provides more energy per gram than either carbohydrates or proteins
TRUE
Fats are an essential component of the daily diet
TRUE
Fifteen to 21% of individuals who are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ultimately die from this disease.
TRUE
Glycogen loading is used for events of long duration such as a marathon or triathlon
TRUE
If an individual modifies a piece of protective equipment and an athlete sustains an injury, that individual can be held liable.
TRUE
In 2003 the NATA adopted a consensus statement to establish recommendations for the prevention, care and appropriate management of athletic related injury and illness specific to the secondary school-aged individual.
TRUE
Individuals involved with an athletic team are responsible for proving that the athlete assumed the risk of participation.
TRUE
Individuals with a family history of osteoporosis should take a calcium supplement daily, preferably as calcium carbonate or citrate rather than calcium phosphate
TRUE
It is essential that insurance claims be filed immediately and correctly to ensure proper payment.
TRUE
It is important to have defined rules to maintain cleanliness and order in the athletic training room.
TRUE
