ACSM ACSM Sports Performance Coaching 2

Question 1

Which energy system predominates during a 400-meter sprint lasting approximately 45–60 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Glycolytic system

Answer

The glycolytic (anaerobic lactic) system is the primary energy source for high-intensity efforts lasting 30–120 seconds.

Question 2

A sports performance coach wants to increase an athlete's rate of force development (RFD). Which training method is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Ballistic and plyometric exercises

Answer

Ballistic and plyometric exercises train the neuromuscular system to produce force rapidly, directly improving RFD.

Question 3

During periodization, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a deload week?

Accepted Answer

Allow physiological recovery and supercompensation

Answer

A deload reduces training stress to allow accumulated fatigue to dissipate and promote supercompensation before the next training block.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the overreaching continuum in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Acute fatigue → functional overreaching → non-functional overreaching → overtraining syndrome

Answer

The overreaching continuum progresses from acute fatigue through functional and non-functional overreaching to overtraining syndrome if recovery is insufficient.

Question 5

An ACSM sports performance coach assesses an athlete's movement quality. Which screen is MOST commonly used to identify functional movement limitations?

Accepted Answer

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Answer

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a standardized tool used to identify movement pattern deficiencies and asymmetries.

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ACSM ACSM Sports Performance Coaching 2