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Master TASC Sport Science Level 3 (SPT315118) with 100 exam-aligned practice questions covering functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, motor learning, training principles, testing, and sports nutrition. These practice questions are an English-language multiple-choice study aid for revising course knowledge and are not an official TASC paper or a simulation of the written external examination format.
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1Which anatomical plane divides the body into equal left and right halves, and around which axis do movements within this plane occur?
A.Sagittal plane around a transverse axis
B.Frontal plane around a sagittal axis
C.Transverse plane around a longitudinal axis
D.Coronal plane around a vertical axis
Explanation: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections. Movements in the sagittal plane (such as flexion and extension) rotate around a transverse (horizontal) axis running from side to side.
2During the upward concentric lifting phase of a biceps curl, which muscle acts as the primary agonist and which acts as the antagonist?
A.Agonist: Biceps brachii; Antagonist: Triceps brachii
B.Agonist: Triceps brachii; Antagonist: Biceps brachii
C.Agonist: Brachioradialis; Antagonist: Pronator teres
D.Agonist: Anterior deltoid; Antagonist: Latissimus dorsi
Explanation: During elbow flexion in a biceps curl, the biceps brachii contracts concentrically to create movement (agonist), while the triceps brachii relaxes and lengthens to allow the movement to occur (antagonist).
3Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a athlete holds a static plank position without any visible change in joint angle or muscle length?
A.Isometric contraction
B.Isotonic concentric contraction
C.Isotonic eccentric contraction
D.Isokinetic contraction
Explanation: Isometric contractions occur when tension is generated within the muscle, but muscle length and joint angle remain constant, such as during a static plank or wall sit.
4Which bones make up the main weight-bearing structure of the lower leg, located between the knee and ankle joints?
A.Tibia and Fibula
B.Femur and Patella
C.Radius and Ulna
D.Humerus and Scapula
Explanation: The tibia (shinbone) is the primary weight-bearing bone of the lower leg, with the lateral fibula providing muscle attachment sites and lateral ankle stability.
5What type of synovial joint is the knee joint primarily classified as, allowing uniaxial flexion and extension?
A.Hinge joint
B.Ball-and-socket joint
C.Pivot joint
D.Saddle joint
Explanation: The knee (tibiofemoral joint) is a modified hinge joint that predominantly permits uniaxial movement in the sagittal plane (flexion and extension).
6Which movement term describes moving an arm or leg laterally away from the midline of the body?
A.Abduction
B.Adduction
C.Pronation
D.Inversion
Explanation: Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the median plane of the body (e.g. raising the arm out to the side).
7During the upward phase of a bodyweight squat, which main muscle groups contract concentrically at the hip and knee joints?
A.Gluteus maximus extends the hip; Quadriceps extend the knee
B.Hamstrings flex the hip; Gastrocnemius extends the knee
C.Iliopsoas flexes the hip; Rectus femoris flexes the knee
D.Adductor longus flexes the hip; Soleus flexes the knee
Explanation: During the ascending (concentric) phase of a squat, the gluteus maximus contracts concentrically to extend the hip joint, while the quadriceps group contracts concentrically to extend the knee joint.
8Which characteristic is typical of Type I (slow-twitch) skeletal muscle fibers?
A.High mitochondrial density and high resistance to fatigue
B.High glycolytic enzyme activity and rapid contraction velocity
C.Low myoglobin content and large fiber diameter
D.High anaerobic capacity and low capillary density
Explanation: Type I (slow oxidative) fibers possess high mitochondrial density, high myoglobin content, and rich capillary networks, making them highly resistant to fatigue during prolonged aerobic activities.
9According to Henneman's Size Principle of motor unit recruitment, in what order are motor units recruited during muscle contraction?
A.Small motor units (Type I) are recruited first, followed by larger motor units (Type IIa, then Type IIx) as force demand increases
B.Large motor units (Type IIx) are always recruited first to maximize rapid force generation
C.Motor units are recruited completely randomly depending on neural arousal levels
D.Medium motor units (Type IIa) are recruited first, followed by Type I and Type IIx simultaneously
Explanation: Henneman's Size Principle states that motor units are recruited in order of increasing size: smaller, low-threshold Type I motor units are activated first, followed by progressively larger Type IIa and Type IIx units as required force output increases.
10During an explosive 100m sprint start, which muscle fiber type produces the greatest peak power and fastest rate of force development?
A.Type IIx (fast glycolytic) fibers
B.Type I (slow oxidative) fibers
C.Type IIa (fast oxidative-glycolytic) fibers
D.Cardiac muscle fibers
Explanation: Type IIx fibers have the highest ATPase activity, fastest contraction speed, and largest cross-sectional area, allowing them to produce maximum peak power and explosive force output.
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