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
Which of these is a type of protective gear used in mountain biking?
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Helmet
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Knee pads
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Elbow pads
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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.
What are some of the different types of leisure activities?
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Active leisure
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Passive leisure
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Social leisure
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Solitary leisure
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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).
What is the most popular Paralympic sport in terms of participation?
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Swimming
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Athletics
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Cycling
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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.
What is the classification system used in Paralympic sports?
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Functional Classification
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Medical Classification
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Disability Classification
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Performance Classification
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Functional Classification is used in Paralympic sports to group athletes with similar impairments together, ensuring fair competition.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed bicycle?
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Handcycling
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Cycling
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Boccia
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Handcycling is a Paralympic sport where athletes use a specially designed bicycle propelled by their hands instead of their legs.
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in swimming, cycling, and running?
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Triathlon
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Duathlon
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Aquathlon
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Pentathlon
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Triathlon is a Paralympic sport that combines swimming, cycling, and running into a single event.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes throwing a ball at a target?
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Boccia
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Goalball
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Wheelchair Rugby
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Powerlifting
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Boccia is a Paralympic sport where athletes throw a ball at a target, aiming to get it as close as possible.
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in archery?
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Archery
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Shooting
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Javelin Throw
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Discus Throw
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Archery is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in shooting arrows at a target.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a wheelchair to play basketball?
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Sitting Volleyball
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Wheelchair Rugby
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Powerlifting
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Wheelchair Basketball is a Paralympic sport where athletes use wheelchairs to play basketball.
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing?
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Rowing
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Canoeing
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Sailing
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Swimming
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Rowing is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in rowing boats.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair to play rugby?
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Wheelchair Rugby
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Sitting Volleyball
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Powerlifting
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Explanation
Wheelchair Rugby is a Paralympic sport where athletes use specially designed wheelchairs to play rugby.
What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down?
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Sitting Volleyball
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Wheelchair Rugby
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Powerlifting
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Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in volleyball while sitting down.
Which Paralympic sport involves athletes lifting weights?
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Powerlifting
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Weightlifting
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Bodybuilding
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Strongman
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Powerlifting is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in lifting weights.
What is the name of the law that prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports?
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Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
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Sports Doping Prevention Act
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Anabolic Steroid Control Act
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Drug-Free Sport Act
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The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act is a United States federal law that prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
What is the most common type of downhill biking competition?
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Individual time trial
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Team relay
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Dual slalom
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Downhill mass start
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The most common type of downhill biking competition is the individual time trial, where riders race against the clock to complete the course in the fastest time.