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
What is the name of the equestrian discipline that involves riding a horse in a team relay race?
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Dressage
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Show Jumping
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Cross-Country
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Team Penning
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Explanation
Team penning involves riding a horse in a team relay race, while dressage, show jumping, and cross-country focus on jumping obstacles.
What is the primary apparatus used in Malkhamb?
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A horizontal pole
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A vertical pole
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A pair of parallel bars
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A trampoline
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Explanation
Malkhamb is performed on a vertical pole, typically made of wood or metal, that is planted firmly in the ground.
Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in Malkhamb?
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Hanging upside down from the pole
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Performing somersaults and flips
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Balancing on one leg while holding the pole
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Using the pole to propel oneself into the air
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Explanation
While Malkhamb involves various acrobatic feats, using the pole to propel oneself into the air is not a common technique.
Which of the following is NOT a common competition format in Malkhamb?
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Individual all-around competition
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Pair all-around competition
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Team all-around competition
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Speed climbing competition
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Explanation
Speed climbing competition is not a common competition format in Malkhamb.
Which of the following is NOT a common physical attribute of Malkhamb practitioners?
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Strength
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Agility
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Flexibility
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Endurance
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Endurance is not a common physical attribute of Malkhamb practitioners, as the sport primarily emphasizes strength, agility, and flexibility.
What are the three main types of physical activity?
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Aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility
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Cardio, strength, and endurance
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Balance, coordination, and agility
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Speed, power, and reaction time
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The three main types of physical activity are aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility.
What are some examples of aerobic exercise?
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Running, swimming, and cycling
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Weightlifting, sprinting, and jumping
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Yoga, Pilates, and tai chi
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Walking, dancing, and gardening
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Explanation
Examples of aerobic exercise include running, swimming, cycling, walking, dancing, and gardening.
What are some examples of anaerobic exercise?
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Sprinting, jumping, and weightlifting
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Running, swimming, and cycling
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Yoga, Pilates, and tai chi
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Walking, dancing, and gardening
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Explanation
Examples of anaerobic exercise include sprinting, jumping, weightlifting, and other activities that involve short bursts of intense effort.
Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
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Cardiovascular endurance
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Muscular strength
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Flexibility
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Reaction time
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Explanation
Reaction time is not a component of physical fitness. Physical fitness components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Which of the following is an example of a moderate-intensity physical activity?
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Walking
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Biking
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Swimming
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All of the above
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Explanation
All of the above are examples of moderate-intensity physical activities.
Which of the following is an example of a vigorous-intensity physical activity?
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Running
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Jumping rope
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Playing basketball
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All of the above
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Explanation
All of the above are examples of vigorous-intensity physical activities.
What are some examples of fun physical activities for children and adolescents?
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Playing tag
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Riding bikes
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Swimming
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All of the above
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Explanation
There are many fun physical activities that children and adolescents can enjoy, such as playing tag, riding bikes, swimming, playing sports, dancing, and jumping rope.
Which of the following is NOT a popular winter sport?
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Skiing
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Snowboarding
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Ice Skating
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Swimming
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Explanation
Swimming is not a popular winter sport because it is typically done in warm weather.
Which winter sport involves sliding down a track on a sled?
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Bobsleigh
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Skeleton
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Luge
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Curling
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Explanation
Bobsleigh is a winter sport that involves sliding down a track on a sled.
Which winter sport involves racing on a track on a sled?
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Bobsleigh
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Skeleton
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Luge
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Curling
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Explanation
Bobsleigh is a winter sport that involves racing on a track on a sled.