PT421 - Exam 1 True/False

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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


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