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 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 maximum number of attempts an athlete can make in each lift during a competition?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

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

In Para Powerlifting, athletes are allowed a maximum of three attempts in each lift during a competition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category of Para Powerlifting?

  1. Open

  2. Men's

  3. Women's

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

Para Powerlifting has three categories: Open, Men's, and Women's. There is no Mixed category.

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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of lift in Para Powerlifting?

  1. Squat

  2. Bench Press

  3. Deadlift

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

Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift are the three lifts in Para Powerlifting. Clean and Jerk is not a lift in Para Powerlifting.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum weight an athlete can lift in a single attempt during a competition?

  1. Bodyweight

  2. 1.5x Bodyweight

  3. 2x Bodyweight

  4. 2.5x Bodyweight
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In Para Powerlifting, the maximum weight an athlete can lift in a single attempt during a competition is 2.5x their bodyweight.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the assistive device used by some Para Powerlifting athletes to stabilize their bodies during lifts?

  1. Powerlifting Belt

  2. Powerlifting Suit

  3. Powerlifting Bench

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

The Powerlifting Chair is the assistive device used by some Para Powerlifting athletes to stabilize their bodies during lifts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common training method used by Para Powerlifting athletes?

  1. Weightlifting

  2. Cardiovascular Exercise

  3. Resistance Training

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

Weightlifting, Cardiovascular Exercise, and Resistance Training are common training methods used by Para Powerlifting athletes. Yoga is not a common training method used by Para Powerlifting athletes.

Multiple choice

Which rowing technique involves using both arms simultaneously to pull the oars?

  1. Sculling

  2. Sweep rowing

  3. Feathering

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

Sculling is a rowing technique where both arms are used simultaneously to pull the oars through the water. This technique is commonly used in recreational rowing and is characterized by its smooth and continuous motion.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting event is known as the 'king of lifts'?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and jerk

  3. Deadlift

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

The clean and jerk is known as the 'king of lifts' in weightlifting.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting event is known as the 'squat'?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and jerk

  3. Front squat

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

The back squat is known as the 'squat' in weightlifting.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of attempts a weightlifter has in each event at the Olympic Games?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A weightlifter has a maximum of 3 attempts in each event at the Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifting event is known as the 'deadlift'?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and jerk

  3. Romanian deadlift

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

The sumo deadlift is known as the 'deadlift' in weightlifting.