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Which of the following upper arm muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated with the dumbbell biceps curl exercise?
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Primary muscle group |
Primary muscle action |
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flexors |
eccentric |
II. |
extensors |
eccentric |
III. |
flexors |
concentric |
IV. |
extensors |
concentric |
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Which of the following components of mechanical load is the LEAST important for stimulating new bone formation?
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Nervousness irritability, increased body temperature, muscle tremors, increased heart rate and palpitations are all common side effects of consuming which of the following substances?
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What is the MINIMUM amount of carbohydrates that a 132-pound (60-kg)competitive Olympic triathlete should consume on a daily basis?
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5. |
A college baseball player was tested ten weeks before the start of the season with these results:
1RM bench press: |
275 pounds (125kg) |
Vertical jump: |
24 inches(61cm) |
T-Test: |
11.6 seconds |
40-yard sprint: |
4.8 seconds |
1 minute sit-up: |
37 |
Which of the following need to be improved in the pre-season training program?
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When running, which of the following contributes the most to minimizing the braking effect of a heel foot strike?
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When performing contract-relax PNF stretching of the hamstrings with a partner, which of the following describes the initial prestretch and how long should it be maintained?
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Initial prestretch |
Duration (seconds) |
A. |
active |
10 |
B. |
active |
30 |
C. |
passive |
10 |
D. |
passive |
30 |
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A runner is using repetition training to improve her final kick in a 10 km (6.2 mile) race. Which of the following describes this type of training?
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Frequency |
1x/week |
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Work:rest ratio: |
1:1 |
III. |
Intensity: |
greater than VO2 max |
IV. |
Work bout duration: |
3-5 minutes |
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9. |
When a new collegiate athlete wants to use the strength and conditioning facility for the first time, the FIRST priority of the strength and conditioning professional is to make sure that the new student-athlete:
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