Question 1

What is the main purpose of setting SMART goals in sports psychology?

Accepted Answer

To enhance motivation and direction

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To confuse opponents

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To make training more difficult

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To increase competition pressure

Question 2

Which of the following is a technique used to manage anxiety and improve concentration during competition?

Accepted Answer

Deep breathing

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Yelling

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Listening to music

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Focus on others

Question 3

Which psychological strategy is commonly used to enhance sports performance through relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Progressive Muscular relaxation.

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Peer pressure

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Goal setting

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Positive reinforcement

Question 4

Which psychological strategy involves setting short-term tasks to help achieve overarching goals in sports?

Accepted Answer

Goal setting

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Distraction

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Visualization

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Physical punishment

Question 5

Which energy system is predominantly used during a 400-metre sprint?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid system

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Fat oxidation system

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Aerobic system

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ATP-CP system

Question 6

Which energy system is primarily used during a 100-meter sprint?

Accepted Answer

ATP-CP system

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Glycolytic system

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Lactic acid system

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Aerobic system

Question 7

During high-intensity exercise lasting longer than 10 seconds and up to approximately 2 minutes, which energy system becomes predominant?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid system

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Fat oxidation system

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ATP-CP system

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Aerobic system

Question 8

What is the primary fuel source for the aerobic energy system?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

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Creatine phosphate

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Fatty acids

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Lactic acid

Question 9

Which of the following factors can affect the performance of the energy systems during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Intensity and duration of the activity

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Weather conditions

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Type of clothing worn

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Time of day

Question 10

Which energy system is primarily utilized during prolonged, low-intensity activities like marathon running?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic system

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Lactic acid system

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ATP-CP system

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Anaerobic glycolytic system

Question 11

What is the primary byproduct of the lactic acid energy system?

Accepted Answer

Lactate

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

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Creatine

Question 12

In what scenario would the ATP-CP energy system be primarily used?

Accepted Answer

A 50-meter dash

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Cycling for 30 minutes

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A marathon

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A 5,000-meter run

Question 13

What is the approximate duration for which the ATP-CP energy system can supply energy?

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Up to 10 seconds

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30 seconds

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1 minute

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2 minutes

Question 14

Which type of motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction and enjoyment?

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Intrinsic motivation

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Extrinsic motivation

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Identified regulation

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Amotivation

Question 15

What type of motivation could be described as doing an activity to gain social approval or avoid social disapproval?

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic motivation

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Identified regulation

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Intrinsic motivation

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Amotivation

Question 16

Which motivational type is highlighted when an individual participates in an activity primarily to receive recognition or rewards from others?

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic motivation

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Identified regulation

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Intrinsic motivation

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Amotivation

Question 17

How can individuals effectively manage anxiety before a performance or competition?

Accepted Answer

Techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk can help reduce anxiety.

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Avoiding any form of preparation is necessary to reduce anxiety.

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Increasing caffeine intake can help manage anxiety levels.

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Ignoring the anxiety completely is the best approach.

Question 18

What impact does chronic anxiety have on physical performance over time?

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Chronic anxiety can lead to decreased performance and increased likelihood of burnout or injury.

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Chronic anxiety always improves physical performance.

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It only affects mental performance, not physical performance.

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Chronic anxiety has no long-term effects on physical activity.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of anxiety on skill performance?

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Anxiety can disrupt fine motor skills, especially in tasks that require high precision.

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Anxiety enhances all types of skill performance equally.

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Anxiety has no influence on skill execution at all.

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Individuals always perform better under high anxiety conditions.

Question 20

What is a common physiological response to anxiety that can affect physical performance?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate and muscle tension are common physiological responses to anxiety.

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Anxiety causes improved oxygenation of muscles.

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Decreased heart rate and relaxation of muscles occur due to anxiety.

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There are no physiological changes associated with anxiety.

Question 21

Which cognitive strategy can help athletes cope with anxiety before competition?

Accepted Answer

Setting specific performance goals helps focus the athlete's mind and reduces anxiety.

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Focusing solely on the outcome of the competition is the best strategy.

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Relying on luck is a better strategy than setting goals.

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Avoiding any thought of the competition can help manage anxiety.

Question 22

Which of the following is a critical aspect of the Inverted U Hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The idea that both low and high arousal can impair performance.

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Only high arousal positively affects performance.

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Low arousal is always beneficial for maximum performance.

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Arousal has no impact on performance at all.

Question 23

How can the concept of the Inverted U Hypothesis be applied in sports training?

Accepted Answer

Athletes can train under varying levels of pressure to find their optimal performance state.

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Coaches should avoid any competitive situations during training.

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Increased relaxation techniques are unnecessary in sports training.

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Athletes should always train with maximum stress to enhance performance.

Question 24

Which of the following factors can affect an individual's optimal level of arousal as described by the Inverted U Hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Task complexity and individual differences in personality.

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The location where the task takes place.

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The number of people present in the environment.

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The time of day when the task is performed.

Question 25

According to the Inverted U Hypothesis, what happens to performance if arousal increases beyond the optimal level?

Accepted Answer

Performance starts to decline.

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Performance becomes unpredictable and fluctuates wildly.

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Arousal has no effect on performance beyond optimal level.

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Performance continues to improve indefinitely.

Question 26

In the context of the Inverted U Hypothesis, what is meant by 'optimal arousal'?

Accepted Answer

The level of arousal at which performance is highest.

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Arousal has no effect on performance at all.

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The lowest level of stress before performance declines.

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A steady increase in arousal leads to constant performance.

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