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AFLCA Resistance Training Sample Questions
1.
What is the definition of flexion?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
What is another term for a concentric contraction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
c.
d.
the strongest type of contraction
stronger than an isometric contraction, but weaker than a concentric
contraction
the weakest type of contraction
stronger than a concentric contraction, but weaker than an isometric
contraction
What is true about compound exercises?
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
1/2
2/3
1/3
2
How can the force of an eccentric contraction be described?
a.
b.
5.
positive
static
negative
neutral
By training with the same duration and intensity it is possible to reduce the
training frequency by _______ and still maintain the training effect.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
when a joint angle increases
when a limb moves away from the midline of the body
when a joint angle decreases
when a limb moves towards the midline of the body
focus on just one set of muscles
involves the movement of more than one joint
reduces muscle coordination
are ineffective in developing whole body movement
Androgenic functions of testosterone do not include ......
a.
b.
c.
d.
development of facial hair
maintenance of muscle tissue
maintenance of a deep voice
distribution and amount of body fat
7.
What two exercises in a super set would work the agonist and antagonist?
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
In the seated leg extension which muscle are being used?
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
muscle fibre shortens while exerting tension and force
muscle fibre does not change in length while exerting tension and force
muscle fibre lengthens while exerting tension and force
muscle fibre shortens and lengthens while exerting tension and force
Uncontrollable factors affecting strength include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
collecting client information; health, fitness and activity information
exercise movements, metabolic system used, injury prevention
interpreting the information gathered
developing an initial six week program
During an eccentric contraction what occurs in the agonist muscle fibre?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
workout variables, progression variables and administrative concerns
warm-up, cool-down and workout phases
progressive overload, choice of exercise and activity screening
equipment available, exercise choices and order of exercises
A needs analysis includes what components?
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
bicep fermoris, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, vastus medialus
semitendinosus, vastus medialus, rectus femoris, vasuts lateralis
semimembranosus, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius
vastus intermedius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialus
What are three key elements involved in developing a strength program?
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
seated row and lat pulldown
bench press and lat pulldown
bench press and fly
squat and leg extension
height, weight, girth, percent body fat
genetics, sex, age
V02 max, heart rate, blood pressure, vital capacity
protein supplements, blood sugar level, muscle glycogen storage
Resistance training exercises for the muscle groups of the back include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
one arm bent over row, seated pulley rows, shrugs
concentration curls, bench press, crunches
lunges, bicep curls, behind the neck press
inclined bench press, lateral raises, one arm bent over row
14.
Which primary mover does NOT corresponds with its movement action?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
pectoralis major
anterior deltiod
extension
adduction
horizontal adduction
flexion
An example of an isolation exercise is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
tricep pushdown
lat pulldown
flat bench press
behind the neck press
Answers:
1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – a, 5 – b, 6 – b,
11 – c, 12 – b, 13 – a, 14 – b, 15 – a.
7 – b,
8 – d,
9 – a,
10 – b,