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 of the following is NOT a common type of nutrition used by senior triathletes during a race?

  1. Energy gels

  2. Sports drinks

  3. Protein bars

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

Protein bars are not typically consumed by senior triathletes during a race due to their slower digestion time.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of injury experienced by senior triathletes?

  1. Runner's knee

  2. Plantar fasciitis

  3. Tennis elbow

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

Tennis elbow is not a common injury experienced by senior triathletes as it is typically associated with overuse of the forearm muscles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of training used by senior triathletes to improve their swimming performance?

  1. Interval training

  2. Fartlek training

  3. Weightlifting

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

Weightlifting is not a common type of training used by senior triathletes to improve their swimming performance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of training used by senior triathletes to improve their running performance?

  1. Tempo runs

  2. Long runs

  3. Interval training

  4. Cross-training
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cross-training is not a common type of training used by senior triathletes to improve their running performance.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a swimming pool?

  1. Wheelchair basketball

  2. Boccia

  3. Swimming

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

Swimming is a Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in various swimming events.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the classification system used in Paralympic sports?

  1. Functional Classification System

  2. Medical Classification System

  3. Disability Classification System

  4. Impairment Classification System
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Functional Classification System is used in Paralympic sports to classify athletes based on their functional abilities, ensuring fair competition.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes using a wheelchair to play basketball?

  1. Wheelchair rugby

  2. Wheelchair tennis

  3. Wheelchair basketball

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

Wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in a team sport using wheelchairs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in track and field events?

  1. Paralympic athletics

  2. Paralympic swimming

  3. Paralympic cycling

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

Paralympic athletics is the Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in various track and field events.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal?

  1. Goalball

  2. Sitting volleyball

  3. Wheelchair rugby

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

Goalball is a Paralympic sport where athletes with visual impairments compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a net?

  1. Sitting volleyball

  2. Wheelchair basketball

  3. Goalball

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

Sitting volleyball is a Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in a team sport using a ball and a net.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a bicycle?

  1. Wheelchair cycling

  2. Handcycling

  3. Paracycling

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

Handcycling is a Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in a seated position using a bicycle.

Multiple choice

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes competing in a seated position using a bow and arrow?

  1. Archery

  2. Shooting

  3. Javelin throw

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

Archery is a Paralympic sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in a seated position using a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal?

  1. Goalball

  2. Sitting volleyball

  3. Wheelchair rugby

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

Goalball is a Paralympic sport where athletes with visual impairments compete in a team sport using a ball and a goal.

Multiple choice

What type of exercise is best for improving balance and coordination in the elderly?

  1. Walking

  2. Swimming

  3. Tai chi

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

Tai chi is a mind-body exercise that has been shown to improve balance and coordination in the elderly.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a muscle-strengthening activity for the elderly?

  1. Walking

  2. Swimming

  3. Lifting weights

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

Lifting weights is an example of a muscle-strengthening activity that can be done by the elderly.