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Sports Science: How Training Actually Works

SheelonHealthHealthEnglishGrades 9-12Published Aug 5, 2026

Warm ups, rest days, heart rate and why muscles hurt two days later. A quiz that turns PE into biology, and a useful one for any student who trains.

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  1. Why do athletes warm up before training?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ATo raise muscle temperature and blood flow
    BTo burn most of the day's calories early
    CTo use up energy so they pace themselves
    DTo make the session feel shorter overall

  2. What does 'aerobic' exercise mean?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AExercise done only in a gym class
    BExercise using oxygen over a long effort
    CExercise performed with weights
    DExercise measured in short bursts

  3. Muscles get stronger during rest, not during the workout itself.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. What causes muscle soreness a day or two after hard exercise?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. What does the C stand for in the RICE method for treating a sprain?Type Answer · 30s
  6. Why does heart rate rise during exercise?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. You only need to drink water after exercise, never during it.True / False · 20s
  8. What are carbohydrates mainly used for in an athlete's diet?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. What is VO2 max a measure of?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. Roughly how many hours of sleep do teenage athletes need each night? (a number)Type Answer · 30s

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