Class 10 Sports Training Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Sports Training

• Meaning and objectives of sports training
• Principles of sports training
• Warm-up and cool-down
• Training load and recovery

Sports Training practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following best represents the psychological objective of sports training?

   1. (a)Ensuring optimal recovery after a high-intensity training session
   2. (b)Enhancement of tactical skills and game intelligence
   3. (c)Building emotional stability, willpower, and mental toughness to overcome competitive stress
   4. (d)Development of basic motor abilities such as strength and speed
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   1. Correct option: (c) Building emotional stability, willpower, and mental toughness to overcome competitive stress+1

   Answer: (c)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   What is the physiological purpose of a cool-down after a strenuous workout?

   1. (a)To prevent blood pooling in the extremities and gradually lower heart rate
   2. (b)To replace the need for an active warm-up
   3. (c)To maximize muscle stiffness for strength building
   4. (d)To rapidly increase heart rate and body temperature
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   1. Correct option: (a) To prevent blood pooling in the extremities and gradually lower heart rate+1

   Answer: (a)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following best describes the supercompensation phase in training load and recovery?

   1. (a)The stage of total fatigue resulting from overtraining
   2. (b)The period of passive rest with no physical activity
   3. (c)The phase where the body adapts and restores energy reserves above baseline levels
   4. (d)The immediate drop in performance levels during exercise
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   1. Correct option: (c) The phase where the body adapts and restores energy reserves above baseline levels+1

   Answer: (c)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   The principle of training that states that adaptation occurs specifically to the type of demand placed on the body is known as:

   1. (a)Principle of Overload
   2. (b)Principle of Reversibility
   3. (c)Principle of Progression
   4. (d)Principle of Specificity
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   1. Correct option: (d) Principle of Specificity+1

   Answer: (d)
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   Explain the term 'sports training'. Discuss any three primary objectives of sports training that contribute to the overall development and performance enhancement of an athlete.
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   1. Sports training is a planned, systematic and scientific process of preparing an athlete to improve physical, technical, tactical and psychological preparedness for better sports performance.+1
   2. First objective explained, any one of: physical conditioning, developing strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and coordination; technical mastery, executing sports skills efficiently; tactical preparation, applying strategies and adapting during competition; psychological preparation, building mental toughness, concentration, motivation and emotional control; developing good health and preventing injury; developing moral qualities such as discipline and sportsmanship; or any other valid objective.+1
   3. Second objective explained, a different one from the same list.+1
   4. Third objective explained, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Sports training is a planned, systematic, scientific process to improve an athlete's physical, technical, tactical and psychological preparedness for performance. Any three objectives: physical conditioning of motor components, technical mastery of skills, tactical preparation, psychological preparation, health and injury prevention, moral qualities.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   Answer the following questions regarding sports training: (a) Explain the meaning of sports training in the context of athletic preparation. (b) State and briefly explain any two primary objectives of sports training.
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   1. (a) Sports training is a planned, systematic and scientific pedagogical process aimed at improving an athlete's physical, technical, tactical and psychological preparedness for optimal sports performance.+2
   2. (b) First objective with brief explanation, any one of: physical conditioning, developing the motor abilities (strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, coordination) the sport needs; technical mastery of the sport's skills; tactical preparation, learning effective competitive strategies; psychological preparation, building mental toughness, focus and motivation; good health and injury prevention; or any other valid objective.+1
   3. (b) Second objective with brief explanation, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Sports training is a planned, systematic, scientific process to improve an athlete's physical, technical, tactical and psychological preparedness for optimal performance. (b) Any two of: physical conditioning of motor abilities, technical mastery, tactical preparation, psychological preparation, health and injury prevention.

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