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What are the two main muscle fiber types?

  • Type I and Type III
  • Type II and Type III
  • Type II and Type IV
  • Type I and Type II (correct)

    • Which system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?

  • Central nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system (correct)
  • Peripheral nervous system

    • What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

  • To detect changes in muscle tension
  • To detect changes in joint velocity
  • To detect changes in joint position
  • To detect changes in muscle length (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the six components of Postural Control?

    <p>Auditory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which the brain changes and adapts in response to new experiences?

    <p>Neuroplasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of growth and development in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from 5-12 years of age?

    <p>Formal Operational Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the persistent symptoms that can occur after a concussion?

    <p>Post-concussion syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

    <p>Structural and Functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the sensory receptors for touch, pain, temperature, and visceral sensation?

    <p>Photoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts?

    <p>Proprioception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three different levels of the brain that interact with each other for motor control?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to continue performing a task despite feeling tired?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

    <p>To detect changes in muscle length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six components of Postural Control?

    <p>Auditory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which the brain changes and adapts in response to new experiences?

    <p>Neuroplasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of growth and development in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from 5-12 years of age?

    <p>Formal Operational Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the persistent symptoms that can occur after a concussion?

    <p>Post-concussion syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

    <p>Structural and Functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the sensory receptors for touch, pain, temperature, and visceral sensation?

    <p>Photoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts?

    <p>Proprioception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three different levels of the brain that interact with each other for motor control?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to continue performing a task despite feeling tired?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

    <p>It detects changes in muscle length and helps prevent excessive muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

    <p>Muscle strength is the ability to exert force against resistance, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proprioception?

    <p>The sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the somatosensory system?

    <p>To encode and transfer sensory information from sensory receptors to the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is postural control?

    <p>The ability to maintain balance and stability while standing or moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is neuroplasticity?

    <p>The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to new experiences or changes in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of fatiguability?

    <p>Peripheral fatigue, central fatigue, and neuromuscular fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathophysiology of concussion?

    <p>A disruption of normal brain function caused by a blow to the head or body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six components of postural control?

    <p>Sensory organization, motor planning, biomechanical constraints, environmental adaptation, task adaptation, and perceptual-motor learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mirror neurons?

    <p>To simulate the actions of others and facilitate imitation and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

    <p>It detects changes in muscle length and helps maintain muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stages of growth and development in physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains from 5 – 12 years of age?

    <p>Middle childhood (6-11 years), preadolescence (9-12 years), and early adolescence (12-14 years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cerebellum within the central nervous system?

    <p>Controlling voluntary movement and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

    <p>Muscle strength is the ability to exert force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proprioception?

    <p>The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is alpha-gamma co-activation and its role in movement?

    <p>The activation of alpha and gamma motor neurons to control muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

    <p>A sensory receptor that detects muscle length and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six components of Postural Control?

    <p>Vision, vestibular function, proprioception, muscle strength, reaction time, attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stages of development for the fundamental movement skills?

    <p>Locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

    <p>A focus on the interaction of multiple systems in development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common tests of balance for older people?

    <p>The Timed Up and Go test, the Berg Balance Scale, the Four Square Step Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Long Term Potentiation (LTP) and Long Term Depression (LTD)?

    <p>The process by which neurons form new connections and strengthen existing ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of memory?

    <p>Episodic memory, semantic memory, procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

    <p>A degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cerebellum in the central nervous system?

    <p>Controlling voluntary movement and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

    <p>Muscle strength is the ability to exert maximal force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proprioception?

    <p>The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is alpha-gamma co-activation?

    <p>The simultaneous activation of alpha and gamma motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

    <p>A sensory receptor that detects changes in muscle length and tension, and helps to regulate muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six components of Postural Control?

    <p>Visual, auditory, and vestibular systems, muscle strength, proprioception, and cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

    <p>An approach that views growth and development as a complex, nonlinear process that emerges from the interaction of multiple factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of memory?

    <p>Episodic memory, semantic memory, and implicit memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to continue performing a task despite feeling tired?

    <p>Perseverance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

    <p>A condition that can develop years after repeated head injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common tests of balance for older people?

    <p>The Berg Balance Scale, the Timed Up and Go test, and the Four Square Step Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the conditions that help to promote neuroplasticity in learning new skills and recovery from injury?

    <p>Repetition, intensity, and specificity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cerebellum in the central nervous system?

    <p>Controls voluntary movements and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

    <p>Muscle strength is the ability to exert force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proprioception?

    <p>The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

    <p>It senses tension in the muscle and prevents over-contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six components of Postural Control?

    <p>Visual input, auditory input, vestibular input, somatosensory input, cognitive processing, and motor output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

    <p>A theory that emphasizes the interaction between multiple systems, including the individual, environment, and task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental movement skill?

    <p>A basic movement pattern that is the foundation for more complex movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common tests of balance for older people?

    <p>Single-leg stance, tandem stance, and Romberg test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Long Term Potentiation (LTP)?

    <p>A process by which the strength of synaptic connections between neurons increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?

    <p>Short-term memory is temporary, while long-term memory is permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

    <p>A degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sense of effort?

    <p>The perception of how hard a task feels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Neuroscience in Sports Science Quiz

    • Identify the divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral nervous systems.
    • Explain the function of major structures within the central nervous system: cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord.
    • Define muscle strength and muscle power, and explain how muscle fiber type influences muscle strength and endurance.
    • Describe the sensory receptors for touch, pain, temperature, and visceral sensation, and define proprioception.
    • Explain alpha-gamma co-activation and its role in movement, and describe the golgi tendon and its role in movement.
    • Describe the six components of Postural Control and how they contribute to Postural Control.
    • Discuss the stages of growth and development in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from 5-12 years of age using a dynamic systems approach.
    • Explain the stages of development for the fundamental movement skills and select one example to demonstrate your knowledge.
    • Describe common tests of balance and safety considerations for older people and the importance of falls prevention and community engagement for older people.
    • Discuss the neurophysiological mechanisms by which Long Term Potentiation and Long Term Depression occur and the conditions that help to promote neuroplasticity in learning new skills and recovery from injury.
    • Describe the different types of memory and how information processing impacts on motor control.
    • Define and describe concussion, post-concussion syndrome, subconcussion, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and understand sense of effort.

    Neuroscience in Sports Science Quiz

    • Identify the divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral nervous systems.
    • Explain the function of major structures within the central nervous system: cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord.
    • Define muscle strength and muscle power, and explain how muscle fiber type influences muscle strength and endurance.
    • Describe the sensory receptors for touch, pain, temperature, and visceral sensation, and define proprioception.
    • Explain alpha-gamma co-activation and its role in movement, and describe the golgi tendon and its role in movement.
    • Describe the six components of Postural Control and how they contribute to Postural Control.
    • Discuss the stages of growth and development in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from 5-12 years of age using a dynamic systems approach.
    • Explain the stages of development for the fundamental movement skills and select one example to demonstrate your knowledge.
    • Describe common tests of balance and safety considerations for older people and the importance of falls prevention and community engagement for older people.
    • Discuss the neurophysiological mechanisms by which Long Term Potentiation and Long Term Depression occur and the conditions that help to promote neuroplasticity in learning new skills and recovery from injury.
    • Describe the different types of memory and how information processing impacts on motor control.
    • Define and describe concussion, post-concussion syndrome, subconcussion, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and understand sense of effort.

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