Which of the following components of an effective warm up increases the deep muscle temperature?
Stretching
Pulse raiser
Sport-specific activity
For what reason is an active cool down completed after every training and competitive session?
Increased coordination of antagonistic pairs
Increased core temperature
Removal of lactic acid
Which training method is most commonly used by a marathon runner?
Continuous training
Weight training
Pilates
Which type of training method is being used if an athlete completes 6 × 100 m runs with 2 minutes recovery between sprints?
Fartlek training
Interval training
Which training method is most relevant for a tennis player developing power?
Plyometric training
Flexibility training
At what intensity would you expect the work interval of HIIT to be?
50-60% max HR
60-80% max HR
80-95% max HR
For how long would a typical stretch be held for as part of an active cool down?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
During which phase of training and performance might athletes use ice baths?
Prior to performance
During performance
After performance
During which phase do athletes normally refuel with protein?
Why are sport-specific activities completed as part of a warm up?
To raise the pulse
To increase oxygen transportation
To increase coordination of antagonistic pairs