Could You Optimize Your Peak Performance? College Individual Fitness Quiz

Question 1

When utilizing the 'Periodization' model in individual strength training, which phase is characterized by high-volume, low-intensity work to establish a physiological foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Hypertrophy/Preparatory Phase

Question 2

In competitive cycling, the 'cadence' refers specifically to the amount of force applied to the pedals rather than the revolutions per minute (RPM).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

In the context of endurance sports like triathlon, the ________ is the physiological point where lactate acid builds up in the blood faster than the body can remove it.

Accepted Answer

Lactate Threshold

Question 4

Which biomechanical principle is most critical for a rock climber attempting to maintain stability on a vertical surface using '3 points of contact'?

Accepted Answer

Static Equilibrium

Question 5

An individual athlete focusing on 'Plyometrics' is primarily seeking to improve which specific physiological connection?

Accepted Answer

The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)

Question 6

A marathoner often experiences 'hitting the wall' around mile 20 due to the depletion of ________ stores in the muscles and liver.

Accepted Answer

Glycogen

Question 7

Active recovery, such as low-intensity yoga or walking, is scientifically proven to be less effective at removing blood lactate than total sedentary rest.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

In the context of the FITT principle, 'Specificity' dictates that an athlete training for a 100m sprint should focus on which energy system?

Accepted Answer

The Phosphagen (ATP-CP) System

Question 9

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a sophisticated technique used in individual fitness to increase ________ by involving both stretching and contracting the muscle group.

Accepted Answer

Flexibility (Range of Motion)

Question 10

Functional training focuses on movements that mimic real-world activities or specific sport-related skills rather than isolating individual muscles on fixed machines.

Accepted Answer

True

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