General Awareness

Sports Training and Athletics

2,262 Questions

Sports training and athletics questions focus on sports injuries, weightlifting techniques, and Paralympic events. Candidates learn about conditioning programs and historical Olympic events. These questions are commonly found in the general awareness section of multiple competitive exams.

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Sports Training and Athletics Questions

Multiple choice

Which shooting position is not allowed in the NRA National Championships?

  1. Prone

  2. Sitting

  3. Kneeling

  4. Standing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kneeling is not a permitted shooting position in the NRA National Championships.

Multiple choice

Which sport was initially developed as a training exercise for soldiers in ancient Greece?

  1. Marathon Running

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Pentathlon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The marathon, a long-distance running event, originated as a military exercise in ancient Greece, where messengers ran long distances to deliver messages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the track and field event that involves throwing a javelin?

  1. Javelin throw

  2. Discus throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Shot put
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the track and field event that involves throwing a javelin is javelin throw.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the track and field event that involves jumping over a bar?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Triple jump

  4. Pole vault
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The name of the track and field event that involves jumping over a bar is high jump.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of weightlifting equipment?

  1. Barbell

  2. Dumbbell

  3. Kettlebell

  4. Treadmill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A treadmill is a piece of cardio equipment, not weightlifting equipment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of cardio equipment?

  1. Treadmill

  2. Elliptical machine

  3. Stair climber

  4. Rowing machine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A rowing machine is a piece of strength training equipment, not cardio equipment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of agility training equipment?

  1. Cones

  2. Ladders

  3. Hurdles

  4. Jump ropes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jump ropes are a type of cardio equipment, not agility training equipment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of plyometric training equipment?

  1. Box jumps

  2. Cone drills

  3. Depth jumps

  4. Hurdle jumps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cone drills are a type of agility training equipment, not plyometric training equipment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of speed training equipment?

  1. Parachute

  2. Sled

  3. Bungee cord

  4. Resistance band
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Resistance bands are a type of strength training equipment, not speed training equipment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of adaptive sports equipment?

  1. Wheelchair basketball

  2. Running shoes

  3. Tennis racket

  4. Soccer ball
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wheelchair basketball is a sport specifically designed for individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs. It involves players maneuvering wheelchairs while dribbling and shooting a basketball.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of adaptive technology used in swimming?

  1. Hand paddles

  2. Swim fins

  3. Pool lifts

  4. Buoyancy aids
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pool lifts are mechanical devices that assist individuals with disabilities in entering and exiting swimming pools safely and independently.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of adaptive sports equipment used in track and field?

  1. Running blades

  2. Shot put assistive devices

  3. Discus ramps

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Running blades, shot put assistive devices, and discus ramps are all examples of adaptive sports equipment used in track and field to accommodate the needs of athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of adaptive sports equipment used in cycling?

  1. Handcycles

  2. Recumbent bikes

  3. Tandem bikes

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Handcycles, recumbent bikes, and tandem bikes are all examples of adaptive sports equipment used in cycling to accommodate the needs of athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of drone racing event?

  1. Time trial

  2. Obstacle course

  3. Freestyle

  4. Team relay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Time trial is the most common type of drone racing event, where pilots compete to complete a course in the fastest time.

Multiple choice

Which social class is more likely to engage in leisure activities that involve physical activity and sports?

  1. Upper class

  2. Middle class

  3. Working class

  4. Lower class
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The middle class is more likely to engage in leisure activities that involve physical activity and sports due to factors such as higher levels of education, access to sports facilities, and cultural norms.