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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?

Auditory (A) 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?

Neuroplasticity (D) 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?

Formal Operational Stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Post-concussion syndrome (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

Structural and Functional (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Photoreceptors (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Proprioception (D) 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?

Hippocampus (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fatigue (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Autonomic nervous system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

To detect changes in muscle length (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Auditory (C) 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?

Neuroplasticity (A) 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?

Formal Operational Stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Post-concussion syndrome (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

Structural and Functional (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Photoreceptors (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Proprioception (A) 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?

Hippocampus (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fatigue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

It detects changes in muscle length and helps prevent excessive muscle contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

Muscle strength is the ability to exert force against resistance, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is proprioception?

The sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the somatosensory system?

To encode and transfer sensory information from sensory receptors to the CNS (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is postural control?

The ability to maintain balance and stability while standing or moving (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is neuroplasticity?

The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to new experiences or changes in the environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of fatiguability?

Peripheral fatigue, central fatigue, and neuromuscular fatigue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiology of concussion?

A disruption of normal brain function caused by a blow to the head or body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six components of postural control?

Sensory organization, motor planning, biomechanical constraints, environmental adaptation, task adaptation, and perceptual-motor learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mirror neurons?

To simulate the actions of others and facilitate imitation and learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

It detects changes in muscle length and helps maintain muscle tone (B) 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?

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

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

Controlling voluntary movement and coordination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

Muscle strength is the ability to exert force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is proprioception?

The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The activation of alpha and gamma motor neurons to control muscle contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

A sensory receptor that detects muscle length and tension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six components of Postural Control?

Vision, vestibular function, proprioception, muscle strength, reaction time, attention (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

A focus on the interaction of multiple systems in development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some common tests of balance for older people?

The Timed Up and Go test, the Berg Balance Scale, the Four Square Step Test (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The process by which neurons form new connections and strengthen existing ones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of memory?

Episodic memory, semantic memory, procedural memory (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

A degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Controlling voluntary movement and coordination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

Muscle strength is the ability to exert maximal force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is proprioception?

The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is alpha-gamma co-activation?

The simultaneous activation of alpha and gamma motor neurons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

A sensory receptor that detects changes in muscle length and tension, and helps to regulate muscle contraction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six components of Postural Control?

Visual, auditory, and vestibular systems, muscle strength, proprioception, and cognition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

An approach that views growth and development as a complex, nonlinear process that emerges from the interaction of multiple factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of memory?

Episodic memory, semantic memory, and implicit memory (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Perseverance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

A condition that can develop years after repeated head injuries (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are common tests of balance for older people?

The Berg Balance Scale, the Timed Up and Go test, and the Four Square Step Test (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Repetition, intensity, and specificity (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Controls voluntary movements and balance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

Muscle strength is the ability to exert force, while muscle power is the ability to exert force quickly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is proprioception?

The ability to perceive the position and movement of our own body parts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

It senses tension in the muscle and prevents over-contraction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six components of Postural Control?

Visual input, auditory input, vestibular input, somatosensory input, cognitive processing, and motor output (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

A theory that emphasizes the interaction between multiple systems, including the individual, environment, and task (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental movement skill?

A basic movement pattern that is the foundation for more complex movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some common tests of balance for older people?

Single-leg stance, tandem stance, and Romberg test (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Long Term Potentiation (LTP)?

A process by which the strength of synaptic connections between neurons increases (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Short-term memory is temporary, while long-term memory is permanent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

A degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head injuries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is sense of effort?

The perception of how hard a task feels (A) Signup and view all the answers

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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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Questions and Answers

What are the two main muscle fiber types?

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

What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

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

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

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

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

What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

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

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

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

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

What are the two types of neuroplasticity?

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

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

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

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

What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

What is proprioception?

What is the role of the somatosensory system?

What is postural control?

What is neuroplasticity?

What are the components of fatiguability?

What is the pathophysiology of concussion?

What are the six components of postural control?

What is the function of mirror neurons?

What is the role of the muscle spindle in proprioception?

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

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

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

What is proprioception?

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

What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

What are the six components of Postural Control?

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

What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

What are some common tests of balance for older people?

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

What are the different types of memory?

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

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

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

What is proprioception?

What is alpha-gamma co-activation?

What is the golgi tendon and its role in movement?

What are the six components of Postural Control?

What is a dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

What are the different types of memory?

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

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

What are common tests of balance for older people?

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

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

What is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power?

What is proprioception?

What is the role of the golgi tendon in movement?

What are the six components of Postural Control?

What is the dynamic systems approach to growth and development?

What is a fundamental movement skill?

What are some common tests of balance for older people?

What is Long Term Potentiation (LTP)?

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

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)?

What is sense of effort?

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