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 track and field event involves running a distance of 400 meters?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

400-meter hurdles is a track and field event where athletes run a distance of 400 meters while jumping over a series of hurdles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common swimming injury?

  1. Swimmer's shoulder

  2. Tennis elbow

  3. Shin splints

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

Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury, but it is not typically seen in swimmers.

Multiple choice

What is the most common swimming injury?

  1. Swimmer's shoulder

  2. Knee pain

  3. Back pain

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

Swimmer's shoulder is a common overuse injury that affects the shoulder joint. It is caused by repetitive overhead arm movements, which can put stress on the shoulder muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental weightlifting technique?

  1. Squatting

  2. Deadlifting

  3. Benching

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

Jumping is not a fundamental weightlifting technique, as it does not involve lifting weights.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of deadlift?

  1. Conventional deadlift

  2. Sumo deadlift

  3. Romanian deadlift

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

Overhead deadlift is not a common type of deadlift, as it involves lifting the weight overhead, which is not a typical movement in weightlifting.

Multiple choice

What is the proper stance for the bench press exercise?

  1. Feet flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart

  2. Feet elevated on a bench, shoulder-width apart

  3. Feet together, toes pointed outward

  4. Feet together, toes pointed inward
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The proper stance for the bench press exercise is with feet flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart, as this provides a stable base and allows for proper power transfer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weightlifting exercise for the back?

  1. Barbell row

  2. Lat pulldown

  3. Overhead press

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

Overhead press is not a common weightlifting exercise for the back, as it primarily targets the shoulders and triceps.

Multiple choice

What is the proper grip width for the barbell bench press exercise?

  1. Wider than shoulder-width

  2. Shoulder-width

  3. Narrower than shoulder-width

  4. It doesn't matter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The proper grip width for the barbell bench press exercise is shoulder-width, as this allows for optimal power transfer and reduces the risk of injury.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weightlifting exercise for the shoulders?

  1. Overhead press

  2. Lateral raise

  3. Front raise

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

Bicep curl is not a common weightlifting exercise for the shoulders, as it primarily targets the biceps.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weightlifting exercise for the triceps?

  1. Tricep pushdown

  2. Overhead tricep extension

  3. Bicep curl

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

Bicep curl is not a common weightlifting exercise for the triceps, as it primarily targets the biceps.

Multiple choice

What is the proper form for the deadlift exercise?

  1. Keep your back straight, knees slightly bent, and lift the weight with your legs

  2. Keep your back arched, knees fully extended, and lift the weight with your arms

  3. Keep your back rounded, knees fully bent, and lift the weight with your back

  4. It doesn't matter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The proper form for the deadlift exercise is to keep your back straight, knees slightly bent, and lift the weight with your legs, as this helps to protect your back and generate power.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weightlifting exercise for the biceps?

  1. Bicep curl

  2. Hammer curl

  3. Overhead press

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

Overhead press is not a common weightlifting exercise for the biceps, as it primarily targets the shoulders and triceps.

Multiple choice

What is the proper grip width for the barbell deadlift exercise?

  1. Wider than shoulder-width

  2. Shoulder-width

  3. Narrower than shoulder-width

  4. It doesn't matter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The proper grip width for the barbell deadlift exercise is wider than shoulder-width, as this allows for a more stable grip and reduces the risk of injury.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weightlifting exercise for the legs?

  1. Squat

  2. Deadlift

  3. Leg press

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

Overhead press is not a common weightlifting exercise for the legs, as it primarily targets the shoulders and triceps.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary component of sports science?

  1. Biomechanics

  2. Physiology

  3. Psychology

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

Sociology is not a primary component of sports science, which focuses on the scientific study of human movement, physiology, and psychology as they relate to athletic performance.