General Awareness

Sports Training and Athletics

2,227 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

In Paralympic powerlifting, what type of adaptive equipment is used by athletes with lower limb disabilities?

  1. Adaptive barbells

  2. Powerlifting benches with adjustable heights

  3. Specialized lifting suits

  4. Electronic weightlifting machines
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Explanation

Adaptive barbells are used by athletes with lower limb disabilities in Paralympic powerlifting to accommodate their specific needs.

Multiple choice

Which adaptive equipment is commonly used by athletes with visual impairments in goalball?

  1. Audible balls

  2. Tactile court markings

  3. Electronic scoreboards

  4. Specialized eye masks
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Explanation

Audible balls are used by athletes with visual impairments in goalball to allow them to track the ball's movement.

Multiple choice

In Paralympic rowing, what type of adaptive equipment is used by athletes with upper limb disabilities?

  1. Adaptive oars

  2. Specialized rowing boats

  3. Electronic timing devices

  4. Adaptive seats
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Explanation

Adaptive oars are used by athletes with upper limb disabilities in Paralympic rowing to compensate for their impaired arm function.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a type of protective gear used in mountain biking?

  1. Helmet

  2. Knee pads

  3. Elbow pads

  4. Chest protector
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Explanation

Helmets are essential protective gear for mountain biking, as they help to protect the head from impact in the event of a fall.

Multiple choice

What are some of the different types of leisure activities?

  1. Active leisure

  2. Passive leisure

  3. Social leisure

  4. Solitary leisure
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Explanation

There are many different types of leisure activities, including active leisure (e.g., sports, exercise), passive leisure (e.g., watching TV, reading), social leisure (e.g., spending time with friends and family), and solitary leisure (e.g., pursuing hobbies, interests).

Multiple choice

What is the most popular Paralympic sport in terms of participation?

  1. Swimming

  2. Athletics

  3. Wheelchair Basketball

  4. Cycling
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Explanation

Athletics, also known as track and field, is the most popular Paralympic sport in terms of participation, with over 1,000 athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Multiple choice

What is the classification system used in Paralympic sports?

  1. Functional Classification

  2. Medical Classification

  3. Disability Classification

  4. Performance Classification
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Explanation

Functional Classification is used in Paralympic sports to group athletes with similar impairments together, ensuring fair competition.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed bicycle?

  1. Handcycling

  2. Cycling

  3. Wheelchair Basketball

  4. Boccia
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Explanation

Handcycling is a Paralympic sport where athletes use a specially designed bicycle propelled by their hands instead of their legs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in swimming, cycling, and running?

  1. Triathlon

  2. Duathlon

  3. Aquathlon

  4. Pentathlon
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Explanation

Triathlon is a Paralympic sport that combines swimming, cycling, and running into a single event.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes throwing a ball at a target?

  1. Boccia

  2. Goalball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting
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Explanation

Boccia is a Paralympic sport where athletes throw a ball at a target, aiming to get it as close as possible.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in archery?

  1. Archery

  2. Shooting

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Discus Throw
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Explanation

Archery is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in shooting arrows at a target.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a wheelchair to play basketball?

  1. Wheelchair Basketball

  2. Sitting Volleyball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting
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Explanation

Wheelchair Basketball is a Paralympic sport where athletes use wheelchairs to play basketball.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing?

  1. Rowing

  2. Canoeing

  3. Sailing

  4. Swimming
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Explanation

Rowing is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing boats.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair to play rugby?

  1. Wheelchair Rugby

  2. Wheelchair Basketball

  3. Sitting Volleyball

  4. Powerlifting
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Explanation

Wheelchair Rugby is a Paralympic sport where athletes use specially designed wheelchairs to play rugby.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down?

  1. Sitting Volleyball

  2. Wheelchair Basketball

  3. Wheelchair Rugby

  4. Powerlifting
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Explanation

Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down.