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

Which Paralympic sport is known for its use of specially adapted bicycles?

  1. Cycling Track

  2. Cycling Road

  3. Cycling Time Trial

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

Cycling Track is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete on specially adapted bicycles on an indoor velodrome, racing against each other in various events.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a specially designed wheelchair?

  1. Wheelchair Basketball

  2. Wheelchair Rugby

  3. Wheelchair Tennis

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

Wheelchair Racing is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in specially designed wheelchairs, racing against each other on tracks or roads.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a specially designed kayak?

  1. Rowing

  2. Sailing

  3. Canoeing

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

Kayaking is a Paralympic sport where athletes compete in specially designed kayaks, paddling through water courses or rivers.

Multiple choice

Which gymnastics discipline involves performing exercises on a balance beam?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Trampoline

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

Artistic Gymnastics is a gymnastics discipline that involves performing exercises on various apparatus, including the balance beam.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics discipline that involves using a trampoline?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Trampoline

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

Trampoline is a gymnastics discipline that involves performing exercises on a trampoline, including flips, twists, and somersaults.

Multiple choice

Which gymnastics discipline involves performing exercises with ribbons, balls, and hoops?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Trampoline

  4. Acrobatic Gymnastics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a gymnastics discipline that involves performing exercises with ribbons, balls, hoops, and clubs, accompanied by music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics discipline that involves performing synchronized exercises in pairs or groups?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Trampoline

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

Acrobatic Gymnastics is a gymnastics discipline that involves performing synchronized exercises in pairs or groups, including lifts, throws, and tumbling.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a backflip with a full twist?

  1. Tsukahara

  2. Yurchenko

  3. Produnova

  4. Amanar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tsukahara is a gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a backflip with a full twist. It is named after Japanese gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a double backflip with a half twist?

  1. Tsukahara

  2. Yurchenko

  3. Produnova

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

The Yurchenko is a gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a double backflip with a half twist. It is named after Soviet gymnast Natalia Yurchenko.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a triple backflip with a full twist?

  1. Tsukahara

  2. Yurchenko

  3. Produnova

  4. Biles
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Biles is a gymnastics move where a gymnast performs a triple backflip with a full twist. It is named after American gymnast Simone Biles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Paralympic sport?

  1. Wheelchair basketball

  2. Swimming

  3. Track and field

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

Golf is not a Paralympic sport, although it is played by athletes with disabilities in other competitions.

Multiple choice

What is the largest Paralympic sport in terms of the number of athletes?

  1. Swimming

  2. Track and field

  3. Wheelchair basketball

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

Swimming is the largest Paralympic sport in terms of the number of athletes participating.

Multiple choice

What is the most important quality for a successful boxer?

  1. Strength

  2. Speed

  3. Endurance

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

Intelligence is the most important quality for a successful boxer. A boxer needs to be able to think quickly and adapt to their opponent's style. They also need to be able to control their emotions and stay calm under pressure.

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of soil erosion at track and field events?

  1. Heavy foot traffic

  2. Wind erosion

  3. Water erosion

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

All of the above factors can contribute to soil erosion at track and field events.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a valid weightlifting technique?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and jerk

  3. Squat

  4. Deadlift
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Correct answer
Explanation

Snatch and clean and jerk are both valid weightlifting techniques.