Article on Athletes Lifting Weights on Game Days
Authored by Sammie Strausbaugh
Physical Ed
12th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial common belief about athletes lifting weights on game days according to the article?
It was considered beneficial for performance enhancement.
It was discouraged due to fear of athletes being too tired to perform well.
It was mandatory for all athletes.
It was only done by professional athletes.
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Which team's practice of lifting before games changed the author's perspective on game-day lifting?
Golden State Warriors
University of Florida's men's basketball team
The Timberwolves
None of the above
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What was the author's initial reaction when proposed with the idea of game-day lifting?
He was immediately supportive.
He was skeptical and needed to do research.
He rejected the idea completely.
He had no opinion on the matter.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the primary benefits of participating in a weight training workout early on the day of a competition?
It reduces the risk of injury.
It increases mental alertness.
It gets the muscles moving and firing.
It improves strategic thinking.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is flexibility important in strength training workouts on game-days?
It helps in weight loss.
It fully warms up joints and stretches muscle fibers and tendons.
It increases the duration of the workout.
It enhances personal discipline.
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How does working with heavier resistance during pre-game workouts benefit the central nervous system?
It decreases muscle tone.
It enhances coordination for unrelated tasks.
It prepares the system for high demands of competition later in the day.
It reduces overall energy levels.
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What is a long-term benefit of maintaining consistent strength training during the sports season?
It allows for more rest days.
It ensures athletes are stronger at the end of the season.
It decreases the need for off-season training.
It focuses solely on skill development.
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