Question 1

All of the following are important components of mechanical load in order to stimulate new bone formation EXCEPT?

Options :

A : Intensity of the load

B : Number of Repetitions

C : Direction of the load

D : Rest Periods between sets

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following actMties occurs primarily in the transverse plane?

Options :

A : shooting a basketball

B : setting a volleyball

C : punting a football

D : swinging a bat

Answer: D

Question 3

All of the following show decreases with the normal aging process EXCEPT?

Options :

A : Muscle mass

B : Bone mineral density

C : Resting metabolic rate

D : Body fat

Answer: D

Question 4

During the downward movement phase of a front squat, all of the following would indicate a need to initiate the upward movement phase EXCEPT?

Options :

A : The trunk begins to filex forward

B : The trunk begins to round

C : The knees reach a ROM of 90° filexion

D : The hells rise off the ground

Answer: C

Question 5

A college football player decides to add 30 minutes of intense stationary cycling every other day to his current resistance training program. Which of the following best describes the effect the stationary cycling will have on his performance?

Options :

A : No effect on strength gains

B : Strength gains enhanced

C : Strength gains compromised

D : Number of muscle fibers increased

Answer: C

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