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 weightlifting event involves lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders, then pushing it overhead in two separate movements?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Power Clean

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

The clean and jerk is a weightlifting event where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders (clean), then pushed overhead (jerk) in two separate movements.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a successful lift in Olympic weightlifting?

  1. Good lift

  2. Valid lift

  3. Clean lift

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

A successful lift in Olympic weightlifting is referred to as a 'valid lift' if it meets all the technical requirements and is approved by the judges.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting technique involves lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders, then dropping it back down?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Power Clean

  4. Hang Clean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The power clean is a weightlifting technique where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders, then dropped back down without pushing it overhead.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the phase in the clean and jerk where the barbell is pushed from the shoulders overhead?

  1. Clean

  2. Jerk

  3. Squat

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

The jerk is the second phase of the clean and jerk, where the barbell is pushed from the shoulders overhead.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting event involves lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders in one continuous motion, then dropping it back down?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Power Clean

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

The hang clean is a weightlifting event where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders in one continuous motion, then dropped back down without pushing it overhead.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique used to control the descent of the barbell in Olympic weightlifting?

  1. Lowering

  2. Dropping

  3. Catching

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

Catching is the technique used to control the descent of the barbell in Olympic weightlifting, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting event involves lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders, then pushing it overhead in one continuous motion?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Power Clean

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

The snatch is a weightlifting event where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders, then pushed overhead in one continuous motion.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting technique involves lifting the barbell from the ground to the shoulders, then pushing it overhead while squatting down?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Power Clean

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

The clean and jerk is a weightlifting technique where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders (clean), then pushed overhead while squatting down (jerk) in two separate movements.

Multiple choice

What is the primary energy system used during a squash match?

  1. Aerobic

  2. Anaerobic

  3. Both aerobic and anaerobic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Squash is a sport that requires both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Aerobic energy is used for longer rallies, while anaerobic energy is used for shorter, more explosive bursts of energy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of training used in squash?

  1. Interval training

  2. Strength training

  3. Endurance training

  4. Flexibility training
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Endurance training is not a common type of training used in squash, as the sport is more focused on short, explosive bursts of energy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of flexibility exercise used in squash?

  1. Stretching

  2. Foam rolling

  3. Yoga

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

Pilates is not a common type of flexibility exercise used in squash, as it is more focused on core strength and stability.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Knee injury

  2. Ankle injury

  3. Shoulder injury

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

Back injury is not a common type of injury in squash, as the sport is more focused on the lower body.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cool-down exercise used in squash?

  1. Stretching

  2. Foam rolling

  3. Yoga

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

Running is not a common type of cool-down exercise used in squash, as it is more focused on static stretching and foam rolling.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of equipment used in squash training?

  1. Squash ball

  2. Squash racket

  3. Squash court

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

Dumbbells are not a common type of equipment used in squash training, as the sport is more focused on using the squash ball and racket.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the classification system used to determine an athlete's level of impairment in Para Powerlifting?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification System

  2. World Para Powerlifting (WPP) Classification System

  3. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Classification System

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Classification System
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification System is used to determine an athlete's level of impairment in Para Powerlifting.