Chapter 4

According to the periodization model for conditioning, which one of the following is incorrect regarding a mesocycle?

A mesocycle length is normally one to two weeks

True or False. Faulty equipment would be considered an intrinsic risk factor for sports injury.

False

Which one of the following is not considered to be an extrinsic factor related to sports injury?

Muscle strength

True and False. Teaching proper blocking and tackling techniques may reduce the incidence of head and neck injury in football.

True

True or False. It is clear that all intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors cannot be eliminated completely.

True

Which of the following is not a form of stretching technique?

[O] Ballistic [O] Static [X] PNF [O] Dynamic [>] All of these are stretching techniques

Which one of the following factors does not contribute to the ROM around a joint?

[O] Bone structure [O] Tissue mass surrounding the joint [O] Extensibility of tendons, ligaments, muscles and skin [O] Chronological age and gender [X] All of these can contribute to ROM

Which of the following is not considered a musculoskeletal risk factor for the lower extremities?

[O] Joint misalignments [O] Weak lower extremity musculature [O] Tight hamstrings [O] Poor stretching [X] All of these are risk factors

Which one of the following factors would not be a possible factor in a football related injury?

[O] Player skill [O] Player age [O] Muscle strength imbalances [O] Playing surface [X] All of these could be possible factors

A conditioning program consists of:

general and sport-specific conditioning.