Training Program Quiz

What is the first step in implementing a successful training program?

• Periodisation

• Specific Training Sessions

• Activity Analysis

• Assessment of fitness

What is the purpose of the General Preparatory Phase?

• To develop a fitness foundation pre-competition

• To recover physiologically and psychologically

• To plan specific training sessions

• To peak fitness during competition

Which phase includes pre-event tapering?

• Specific Training Sessions

• Transition Phase

• Competition Phase

• General Preparatory Phase

What is the main purpose of the conditioning phase?

• To bring the body back to resting levels

• To develop and/or maintain specific fitness components

• To prepare the athlete physiologically and psychologically

• To increase flexibility and reduce stiffness

Which training method is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Continuous

• Interval

• Yoga

• Plyometrics

What is the aim of a cool down?

• To increase focus and concentration

• To increase muscle temperature

• To develop game plans and tactics

• To bring the body back to resting levels

What should a warm-up produce without any feelings of fatigue?

• Increased HR and respiration rate

• Increased core body temperature

• Increased muscle temperature

• Mild sweating

What is the main aim of stretching during the cool down?

• To increase flexibility and reduce stiffness

• To develop specific fitness components

• To prepare the body for exercise

• To increase muscle temperature

Which of the following is NOT a phase of a warm-up?

• General phase

• Dynamic range of movement

• Sport/activity specific phase

• Skill development phase

Which of the following is a benefit of interval training?

• Increased muscle mass

• Improved cardiovascular fitness

• Enhanced flexibility

• Reduced mental stress