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 adaptive athletic event involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair for racing?

  1. Wheelchair racing

  2. Powerlifting

  3. Swimming

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

Wheelchair racing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed wheelchair for racing.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

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

Para bobsleigh is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled.

Multiple choice

Which adaptive athletic event involves athletes using a specially designed ski?

  1. Alpine skiing

  2. Cross-country skiing

  3. Biathlon

  4. Para alpine skiing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Para alpine skiing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed ski.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a specially designed wheelchair for racing on ice?

  1. Ice sledge hockey

  2. Wheelchair curling

  3. Para ice hockey

  4. Para wheelchair curling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Para ice hockey is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a specially designed wheelchair for racing on ice.

Multiple choice

Which adaptive athletic event involves athletes using a specially designed wheelchair for racing on a track?

  1. Wheelchair racing

  2. Powerlifting

  3. Swimming

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

Wheelchair racing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed wheelchair for racing on a track.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

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

Para bobsleigh is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the event in which athletes compete to throw the hammer the farthest?

  1. Hammer throw

  2. Hammer spin

  3. Hammer release

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

The name of the event in which athletes compete to throw the hammer the farthest is the hammer throw.

Multiple choice

Which infamous sports scandal involved the illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs by cyclists in the Tour de France?

  1. Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal

  2. Operation Puerto

  3. Festina Affair

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

The Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal, Operation Puerto, and the Festina Affair are all examples of major sports scandals involving the illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs by cyclists in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sports injury?

  1. Ankle sprain.

  2. ACL tear.

  3. Tennis elbow.

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

Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the elbow joint and is not typically associated with sports activities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common rehabilitation exercise for a torn ACL?

  1. Straight leg raise.

  2. Hamstring curl.

  3. Quadriceps extension.

  4. Calf raise.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hamstring curls are commonly used in rehabilitation programs for torn ACL injuries to strengthen the hamstring muscles and improve knee stability.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of sports massage?

  1. Swedish massage.

  2. Deep tissue massage.

  3. Trigger point massage.

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

Sports massage is not a specific type of massage, but rather a general term used to describe massage techniques that are specifically tailored to the needs of athletes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sports injury assessment tool?

  1. Goniometer.

  2. Inclinometer.

  3. Dynamometer.

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

A tape measure is not typically used as a sports injury assessment tool, while a goniometer, inclinometer, and dynamometer are commonly used to assess joint range of motion, muscle strength, and other physical parameters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common balance exercise used in sports physical therapy?

  1. Single-leg stance.

  2. Double-leg stance with eyes closed.

  3. Balance board exercises.

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

Single-leg stance, double-leg stance with eyes closed, and balance board exercises are all common balance exercises used in sports physical therapy to improve balance and coordination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of sports taping?

  1. Ankle taping.

  2. Knee taping.

  3. Shoulder taping.

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

Elbow taping is not as common as ankle, knee, and shoulder taping in sports physical therapy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of injury in combat sports?

  1. Concussion

  2. Sprain

  3. Fracture

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

Heatstroke is not typically associated with combat sports, as they are usually conducted in controlled environments with adequate ventilation.