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 weightlifting exercise involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders in two motions?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Deadlift

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

The clean is a weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders in two motions.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, using specially designed wheelchairs?

  1. Basketball

  2. Tennis

  3. Rugby

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

Rugby has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, known as Wheelchair Rugby. Players use specially designed wheelchairs to maneuver on the court and compete in a fast-paced and physical game.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international sporting event that showcases the achievements of athletes with disabilities?

  1. Paralympic Games

  2. Special Olympics

  3. Deaflympics

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

The Paralympic Games are an international sporting event held every four years for athletes with physical, visual, or intellectual impairments. It is the second largest sporting event in the world after the Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities, using simplified rules and supportive coaching?

  1. Track and Field

  2. Cycling

  3. Table Tennis

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

Track and Field has been adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities, known as Special Olympics Track and Field. Athletes compete in various events, such as running, jumping, and throwing, with modifications made to rules and supportive coaching provided.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, using specialized equipment and modified rules?

  1. Tennis

  2. Golf

  3. Swimming

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

Tennis has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, known as Wheelchair Tennis. Players use specialized wheelchairs and modified rules to compete in a dynamic and challenging game.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities, using simplified rules and supportive coaching?

  1. Basketball

  2. Soccer

  3. Swimming

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

Boccia has been adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities, known as Special Olympics Boccia. Athletes compete by throwing or rolling balls onto a court, aiming to get them as close as possible to a target ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with visual impairments, using tactile markers and auditory cues?

  1. Golf

  2. Archery

  3. Cycling

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

Archery has been adapted for individuals with visual impairments, known as Blind Archery. Archers use tactile markers on the bow and arrow, and auditory cues to aim and shoot arrows at a target.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, using specialized equipment and modified rules?

  1. Hockey

  2. Rugby

  3. Basketball

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

Hockey has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, known as Sledge Hockey. Players use sledges instead of skates and compete in a fast-paced and exciting game on ice.

Multiple choice

Which gymnastics podcast is hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson?

  1. The Gymcastic Podcast

  2. Gymnastics Uncovered

  3. The Chalk Talk Podcast

  4. The Gymternet Podcast
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gymcastic Podcast is hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics podcast hosted by former U.S. national team member Simone Biles?

  1. The Biles Report

  2. Gymnastics Uncovered

  3. The Gymternet Podcast

  4. The Chalk Talk Podcast
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Biles Report is hosted by former U.S. national team member Simone Biles and airs on SiriusXM.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gymnastics podcast hosted by former U.S. national team member Jordyn Wieber?

  1. The Wieber Report

  2. Gymnastics Uncovered

  3. The Gymternet Podcast

  4. The Chalk Talk Podcast
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wieber Report is hosted by former U.S. national team member Jordyn Wieber and airs on SiriusXM.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most popular at the Paralympic Games?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Wheelchair basketball

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

Athletics is the most popular sport at the Paralympic Games, with over 1,000 athletes competing in the sport at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

Multiple choice

What is the motto of the Paralympic Games?

  1. Citius, Altius, Fortius

  2. Faster, Higher, Stronger

  3. Spirit in Motion

  4. One World, One Dream
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The motto of the Paralympic Games is "Spirit in Motion".

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most popular at the Winter Paralympic Games?

  1. Alpine skiing

  2. Cross-country skiing

  3. Biathlon

  4. Ice sledge hockey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alpine skiing is the most popular sport at the Winter Paralympic Games, with over 500 athletes competing in the sport at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Paralympic sport in which athletes compete in a wheelchair?

  1. Wheelchair basketball

  2. Wheelchair rugby

  3. Wheelchair tennis

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

Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis are all Paralympic sports in which athletes compete in a wheelchair.