Question 1

A needs analysis should identify the demands of the sport itself, not the specific needs of the individual athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The 400m sprint is an example of an event that requires significant contribution from the ____________ energy system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphogen 
B)  glycolytic 
C)  oxidative 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Phosphogen 
B)  glycolytic 
C)  oxidative 
D)  all of the above B

Question 3

What injury occurs with regularity in volleyball, soccer, and basketball?

Accepted Answer

A)  shoulder sprain 
B)  hamstring strain 
C)  ankle sprain 
D)  lower back pain 
A)  shoulder sprain 
B)  hamstring strain 
C)  ankle sprain 
D)  lower back pain C

Question 4

A needs analysis shows that a sport mostly uses the phosphogen energy system. What type of of metabolic training will be most effective for this sport based on the needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  long distance running 
B)  long interval running 
C)  circuit training with short rest intervals 
D)  short sprints with long rest intervals 
A)  long distance running 
B)  long interval running 
C)  circuit training with short rest intervals 
D)  short sprints with long rest intervals

Question 5

A biomechanical analysis reveals that a sport requires high levels of lower body power. What method of resistance training will be most effective at meeting this need?

Accepted Answer

A)  total body circuit training 
B)  plyometrics 
C)  hypertrophy training 
D)  heavy strength training 
A)  total body circuit training 
B)  plyometrics 
C)  hypertrophy training 
D)  heavy strength training

Question 6

Analyzing the muscles used in throwing a baseball is an example of assessing the _____________ requirements of a sport.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Analyzing the muscles used in throwing a...

Question 7

How does a needs analysis fit within an overall injury prevention program?

Accepted Answer

The needs analysis should provide inform

Question 8

Because the ____________ system is mobilized quickly, it is also referred to as the immediate energy system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because the ____________ system is mobilized quickly,...

Question 9

Upon completing the needs analysis how is this information used?

Accepted Answer

The strength and conditioning

Question 10

Performing a work to rest ratio analysis of a tennis match is an example of assessing the _______________ requirements of a sport.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performing a work to rest ratio analysis...

Question 11

What does a needs analysis address?

Accepted Answer

A needs analysis will typically address

Question 12

Because adaptations are specific to the type of training performed, careful consideration must be given to the needs analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following would NOT be part of a biomechanical analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the length of the event 
B)  the movement patterns performed during competition 
C)  the muscles recruited and major joint actions 
D)  movement velocity 
A)  the length of the event 
B)  the movement patterns performed during competition 
C)  the muscles recruited and major joint actions 
D)  movement velocity

Question 14

Many team sports require contributions from both anaerobic and oxidative mechanisms of energy production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following questions is NOT addressed by the needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the metabolic (energy) requirements for an athlete based on their sport and position? 
B)  What are the biomechanical requirements demanded of an athlete during competition? 
C)  What are common injuries associated with an athlete's sport? 
D)  the goals of the athlete 
A)  What are the metabolic (energy) requirements for an athlete based on their sport and position? 
B)  What are the biomechanical requirements demanded of an athlete during competition? 
C)  What are common injuries associated with an athlete's sport? 
D)  the goals of the athlete

Question 16

The first step in designing a resistance training program is to implement the acute program variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is least important to obtain during a needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the physical needs of the sport 
B)  the strengths/weaknesses of the athlete 
C)  the athlete's gender 
D)  the common sites of injury for the sport 
A)  the physical needs of the sport 
B)  the strengths/weaknesses of the athlete 
C)  the athlete's gender 
D)  the common sites of injury for the sport

Question 18

The strength and conditioning professional should document any previous or recurring injuries so that program design can incorporate appropriate interventions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An injury analysis should identify:

Accepted Answer

A)  common injuries associated with a given sport 
B)  factors that predispose or increase risk for a particular injury 
C)  the injury history of the athlete 
D)  all of the above 
A)  common injuries associated with a given sport 
B)  factors that predispose or increase risk for a particular injury 
C)  the injury history of the athlete 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

The dominant energy system used in volleyball is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphocreatine system 
B)  glycolytic system 
C)  oxidative system 
D)  all systems are used equally 
A)  phosphocreatine system 
B)  glycolytic system 
C)  oxidative system 
D)  all systems are used equally

Exam 12: Needs Analysis

A needs analysis should identify the demands of the sport itself, not the specific needs of the individual athlete.

The 400m sprint is an example of an event that requires significant contribution from the ____________ energy system.

What injury occurs with regularity in volleyball, soccer, and basketball?

A needs analysis shows that a sport mostly uses the phosphogen energy system. What type of of metabolic training will be most effective for this sport based on the needs analysis?

A biomechanical analysis reveals that a sport requires high levels of lower body power. What method of resistance training will be most effective at meeting this need?

Analyzing the muscles used in throwing a baseball is an example of assessing the _____________ requirements of a sport.

How does a needs analysis fit within an overall injury prevention program?

Because the ____________ system is mobilized quickly, it is also referred to as the immediate energy system.

Upon completing the needs analysis how is this information used?

Performing a work to rest ratio analysis of a tennis match is an example of assessing the _______________ requirements of a sport.

What does a needs analysis address?

Because adaptations are specific to the type of training performed, careful consideration must be given to the needs analysis.

Which of the following would NOT be part of a biomechanical analysis?

Many team sports require contributions from both anaerobic and oxidative mechanisms of energy production.

Which of the following questions is NOT addressed by the needs analysis?

The first step in designing a resistance training program is to implement the acute program variables.

Which of the following is least important to obtain during a needs analysis?

The strength and conditioning professional should document any previous or recurring injuries so that program design can incorporate appropriate interventions.

An injury analysis should identify:

The dominant energy system used in volleyball is the:

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