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Psychological factors relate to factors affecting the body.
Question 2
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The following are all psychological factors: tension, anxiety, aggression, motivation, attitude and blood doping.
Question 3
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Physiological factors relate to the factors affecting the body.
Question 4
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These are all physiological factors: Age, Gender, Somatotype, Disability, Culture and Religion.
Question 5
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Environmental factors relate to the weather, humidy, attitude, pollution, terrain and access to facilities.
Question 6
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Socio economic is a social factor and relates to the amount of money you have, your social standing within society.
Question 7
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The following are all examples of environmental factors, except?
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Terrain
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Humidity
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Pollution
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Activity levels
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Weather
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Altitude
Question 8
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A risk assessment would need to include the following details, except?
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Pitch inspection - is the playing surface safe to use
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Players dress - all the teams to be in a different colour
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Players jewellery - all items to be checked and removed
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Equipment - all goal posts are secure and free from rust
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Safety equipment is worn (gum shields, shin pads)
Question 9
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Humidity relates to the height above sea level.
Question 10
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Sprinters, throwers and jumpers in track and field athetics often train at altitude as it helps to increase their performance.
Question 11
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Environment relates to your surroundings, where you live, train and compete.
Question 12
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Religion does not affect an athletes chances of winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Question 13
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At what age do most sports become single sex?
Question 14
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Athletes achieve their peak strength aged between 11 and 18 years of age.
Question 15
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Sports are made safer for younger players by using the following adaptations, except?
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Pitch size is reduced
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Use smaller nets in football and lower the nets in netball
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Duration of play is increased
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The size of team on the pitch is reduced
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Smaller equipment is used, balls, bats, rackets and sticks
Question 16
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Tag rugby and High Five's netball are modified games that are used for younger athletes.
Question 17
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As we age the body undergoes many changes. Which of these factors is not associated with the over 30's?
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Arteries lose their elasticity resulting in higher blood pressure
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Muscle fibres change from slow twitch to fast twitch
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There is a decrease in strength, power and speed
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Metabolism slows down and fat increases
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Bones get lighter, there is more risk of injury
Question 18
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Age divisions keep competitors safe as it allows all players to compete equally.
Question 19
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Male athletes have the following attributes, except?
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High levels of testosterone
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High levels of speed, strength and power
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High levels of suppleness
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High levels of cardio vasuclar endurance and muscular endurance
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Longer limbs enabling increased stride length and a greater reach
Question 20
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The following are all examples of single sex sports which are played at international competitions, except?
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Rugby League
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Football
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Tennis
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Cricket
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Netball
Question 21
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The following are all examples of mixed sports, men and women can compete against each other during international competitions, except?
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Show jumping
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Tennis
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Badminton
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Rally Driving
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Cricket
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Table Tennis
Question 22
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Autism is a physical disability.
Question 23
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Which of the following statements relates to a physical disability.
Question 24
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Sports facilities must cater for disabled athletes. Which factor are the facility providers not responsible for?
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Disabled parking bays
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Ramps into the building and lifts to the different floors
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Equipment to play the games
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Toilet and showers with wider access
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Hoists into swimming pools
Question 25
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Competition between disabled athletes is made fair by using different classifications during each event.
Question 26
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There are 4 different types of somatotype.
Question 27
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Which of these features does not relate to a mesomorph?
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Very muscular
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Solid build - minimum fat
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Wide hips
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Wedged shape body - broad shoulders
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Strong forearms and thighs
Question 28
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Which of these sports would not be appropriate for an ectomorph?
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High Jumper
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Triple jumper
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Basketballer
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Volleyballer
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Diver
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Tennis player
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Golfer
Question 29
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Challenging activities relate to outdoor activities and involve the athlete battling against the natural elements (height, wind speed, speed of the water, terrain).
Question 30
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Recreational sport is played in a league format, requires a commitment to training each week and is played for fun.