TASC Sport Science 3 Practice Test

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• Which statement best defines biomechanics and its purpose in sport performance?
• Which substance is converted to glucose to fuel anaerobic glycolysis?
• Which is a primary purpose of the cooldown after exercise?
• Which statement about RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is true?
• What are the by-products of the aerobic system?
• Calculate target heart rate using the 220-age formula for a 25-year-old in moderate intensity (60–70% of max).
• Which is a respiratory response to exercise?
• How fast is ATP produced by the ATP-PC system?
• What is energy balance and how does it relate to body composition?
• Which fibre is purely aerobic characteristic?
• Which fibre type is slow-twitch?
• Which energy system has no by-products?
• What most limits the ATP-PC energy system?
• What describes hypertrophy and atrophy?
• Which of the following is a typical ATP-PC sporting example?
• How is heart rate variability (HRV) used in training monitoring?
• Define anabolic and catabolic states in metabolism and give sports-related examples.
• Which energy system relies on glycolysis to produce lactate and uses glucose or glycogen for energy from about 10 seconds to 2 minutes?
• Which step of the Krebs cycle generates ATP directly via substrate-level phosphorylation?
• The quantity of ATP production for lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis is:
• What intensity best characterizes ATP-PC energy system usage?
• From which point into exercise can the aerobic system become the predominant energy source?
• What is the primary purpose of including variation in training load and recovery in periodization?
• Which by-product is produced by the aerobic energy system?
• How is cardiac output calculated and what is a typical resting value?
• Which activity is most likely to rely on very low intensity, predominantly aerobic metabolism?
• During exercise, ATP is produced through which energy systems?
• Which fibre possesses purely anaerobic characteristics?
• How does periodization affect injury risk in training programs?
• Static stretching is most appropriate after activity or during cooldown because it helps with flexibility.
• Which fibre would predominantly contribute to short, explosive efforts?
• Which statement best describes Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and its use?
• Which term describes the difference in oxygen content between arterial and venous blood?
• Which statement best describes Type II muscle fibers in terms of contraction speed and energy use?
• What is creatine phosphate?
• Describe the basic components of a motor unit.
• What describes the overload principle in training?
• What is ATP re-synthesis?
• Which statement best describes a limitation of the ATP-PC system?
• Elite athletes have lactate thresholds as high as what percent of VO2 max?
• What is the typical range for maximal stroke volume?
• How are Adenosine and Phosphate linked?
• Triglycerides are a type of which nutrient category?
• Which energy system utilizes creatine phosphate?
• At rest, chronic circulorespiratory adaptations include which of the following?
• Which statement best describes muscle fibre types?
• In the Krebs cycle, which compound forms when acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate?
• How do you improve lactate inflection point?
• What is the typical duration range during which the ATP-PC system is predominant?
• Dynamic stretching is most appropriate as part of which warm-up activity?
• How do concentric and eccentric contractions differ?
• What determines the total amount of ATP the aerobic system can produce?
• Which energy system dominates the first 10 seconds of high-intensity exercise?
• In the Krebs cycle, which 5-carbon molecule is oxidized to produce NADH and CO2?
• Define VO2max: which statement describes VO2max?
• What is the rate of ATP production in the aerobic system?
• How is lactate cleared after exercise?
• Which statement best contrasts acute and chronic injuries?
• The intensity associated with lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis is:
• During long, low-intensity exercise, which fibre is least recruited?
• In endurance contexts, what does 'hitting the wall' refer to?
• What is acidosis?
• What is the role of myoglobin?
• Glycogen sparing occurs when the body utilizes which fuel?
• Which option best describes VO2max?
• Which fibre type is endurance and oxidative?
• Which energy system primarily uses phosphocreatine to supply immediate energy for short-duration work (approximately 0–10 seconds)?
• What type of athletes benefit from a-VO2 diff?
• The by-products of lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis are:
• Which term best describes the long-term planning level in periodization that encompasses multiple mesocycles?
• What is the structure of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?
• VO2 max is used as a measure of what?
• Which of the following best describes how antioxidants influence exercise physiology?
• Which lever class accounts for the majority of human movement?
• For how long does the aerobic system typically remain the predominant energy source?
• NADH and FADH2 carry electrons to what?
• ATP-PC system yields ATP in what amount?
• Which food item is listed as a low GI example?
• Which of the following is an ATP-PC sporting example?
• Which factors influence diffusion capacity in the lungs?
• Which duration best represents the ATP-PC energy supply window?
• Which process uses a chain of four protein complexes to create an electrochemical gradient that drives ATP synthesis during aerobic metabolism?
• Which statement about muscular responses to exercise is correct?
• Limited range of motion (ROM) is associated with which of the following?
• What is lactate clearance?
• What is the difference between internal validity and external validity in research design?
• Ventilatory efficiency improves with training, resulting in less ventilation for a given submaximal workload.
• Which statement correctly describes lactate accumulation during exercise?
• Which statement describes the principle of specificity in training?
• Which item is commonly classified as a high GI food?
• During very short, high-intensity efforts, which energy system provides the majority of energy?
• What does the SAID principle stand for?
• Heat acclimation adaptations include which changes?
• Define lactate threshold and its significance for performance.
• RED-S can affect which body systems?
• At rest after chronic circulorespiratory adaptations, minute ventilation tends to be:
• Which macronutrient provides quick energy for exercise?
• What is lipolysis?
• What is Arteriovenous oxygen difference (a-VO2 diff)?
• RED-S can impact which combination of health aspects?
• Stored ATP can supply energy for approximately how long?
• What is the role of antioxidants in exercise?
• Which fibre possesses partially aerobic characteristics?
• Which energy system is predominantly used during high‑intensity activities lasting up to about 2 minutes?
• Which fuel sources can the aerobic system utilize?
• What is energy availability and why is it important for athletes?
• What does VO2 measurement primarily reflect in physiology?
• What combines to form protein?
• How is ATP transported?
• Which statement best defines monotony in training planning?
• Which of the following is an example of a high GI food?
• The fuel sources for lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis are:
• The ATP-PC system also contributes at the start of which type of exercise?
• According to the Fick principle, what determines oxygen uptake (VO2) during exercise?
• Which macronutrient also supports the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
• What is the symbol for hydrogen ion?
• Where is ATP stored for quick access during activity?
• Which combination accurately describes the aerobic system's speed of ATP production and its limiting factor?
• What is the Fick equation and how does it relate to oxygen uptake?
• Which sequence best describes the initiation of muscle contraction according to the sliding filament theory?
• Which statement about levers in human movement is true?
• During the recovery period after exercise, the liver helps restore energy balance primarily by which process?
• Which statement about glycolysis best describes its basic process?
• The aerobic system lasts virtually forever with the correct fuels, as it uses oxygen to produce ATP.
• Explain the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction.
• In the Fick principle, what does a-vO2 difference represent?
• The aerobic system is most active at what level of exercise intensity?
• Which of the following is a cardiovascular response to exercise?
• Which statement about VO2 max is true?
• What powers muscle contraction?
• Which components determine VO2 max?
• Chronic circulorespiratory adaptations-At rest include an increase in diffusion capacity.
• Range of motion (ROM) is defined as:
• What is the primary purpose of periodization in athletic training?
• What is glycogen and where is it stored?
• Which statement best describes a limitation of the aerobic energy system?
• A normal person usually has a lactate threshold at about what percent of VO2 max?
• What is the liver's key role in energy metabolism during exercise?
• Where is ATP stored?
• How is ATP-PC metabolism described?
• What effect does lactate buffering have as exercise intensity increases?
• Which by-product is described as a non-fatiguing product of aerobic metabolism?
• Define motor unit recruitment order and what influences it.
• Why is ventilation-perfusion matching important in the lungs?
• Which statement describes the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for athletes?
• Chronic muscular adaptations to aerobic exercise (endurance) include:
• During high-intensity exercise, which statement about lactate is true?
• What is ATP re-synthesis?
• What is Aerobic Steady State?
• How does ambient temperature affect VO2max testing results?
• What is stroke volume?
• Which muscle fibre type is primarily involved in the ATP-PC energy system?
• Which activity is a classic example of energy production primarily through the lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) system?
• With regular training in athletes, lactate threshold tends to rise to about what percent of VO2 max?
• Chronic muscular adaptations to anaerobic exercise (non-endurance) include:
• What does GI stand for in nutrition?
• What is VO2 Max and How is it calculated?
• Which nutrient is primarily responsible for tissue repair and adaptation in athletes?
• What happens when high-energy phosphate bonds in ATP are broken?
• Which statement best describes the RICE protocol for acute injuries?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for clearing lactate from the blood?
• Type IIa fibres are best described as?
• Which gas is expelled as a waste product of aerobic metabolism?
• The speed of ATP production for lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis is:
• What does the energy continuum describe?
• In training planning, what defines training load, monotony, and strain?
• What does an increased arteriovenous oxygen difference indicate about tissue oxygen extraction?
• What is the ultimate fate of lactate in aerobic metabolism?
• What are the by-products of the ATP-PC energy system?
• In a motor unit, recruitment and firing patterns determine what?
• What are the effects of dehydration on performance and what is a typical post-exercise rehydration guideline?
• Glycogen sparing is defined as the body predominantly using which fuel during prolonged activity?
• Explain the difference between reliability and validity in sport science measurements.
• The predominant duration for lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis activity is:
• What term is another word for fats?
• Which fibre type is slow-twitch and high fatigue resistance?
• What can affect an individual's VO2 Max?
• What is the fuel source used by the ATP-PC energy system?
• What is the role of mitochondria in aerobic metabolism?
• The limitations of lactic acid anaerobic glycolysis include:
• Which statement best describes the role of electrolytes during prolonged exercise?
• Which process provides immediate energy for very short, intense activity?
• The metabolism of lactic acid in anaerobic glycolysis is described as:
• What is VO2 and VO2 Max?
• Where does the aerobic electron transport chain occur?
• What is the lactate inflection point (LIP)?
• Distinguish between Type I and Type II muscle fibers in terms of metabolism and contraction speed.
• At rest, which adaptation is observed after chronic circulorespiratory adaptation?
• Hydrogen ions produced during anaerobic glycolysis contribute to fatigue. Which system is this most associated with?
• Which statement about the lactic acid (Anaerobic Glycolysis) system is true?
• Which of the following is an example of a sport that relies primarily on the aerobic energy system?
• Which energy system uses carbohydrates and fats with mitochondria to sustain longer efforts?
• What is the glycemic index?
• The aerobic energy system requires what condition to produce ATP efficiently?
• What happens to lactate in the liver?
• Describe the differences between hypertrophy and hyperplasia in muscle.
• Lactate inflection point occurs at what intensity?
• How is oxygen deficit defined?
• What is glycolysis?
• Fast-twitch fibres consist of which types?
• Which statement is true about the energy system contributions of fibre types?
• Which statement best describes energy balance in relation to body composition?
• Which of the following is an example of a low GI food?
• Proprioception is best described as:
• During sub-maximal exercise, which of the following describes a chronic adaptation?
• What is ATP Splitting?
• What is stroke volume and what are typical resting and maximal exercise values?
• What does a higher a-VO2 diff mean?
• Which of the following is an anabolic example in metabolism?
• Which statement best defines carbohydrates?