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
How can a trainer monitor the intensity of an interval training session?
Distance covered
Timing of recovery period
%maxHR
Which training method is most relevant for a tennis player developing power?
Fartlek training
Plyometric training
Flexibility training
For how long would a typical stretch be held for as part of an active cool down?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
How do we measure the intensity of flexibility training?
Length of hold
%ROM
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