ITEC LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Name the 3 types of muscle tissue - ANSWER Smooth Cardiac Skeletal Which specific massage movement would be most beneficial to relieve tense quadricep muscles? - ANSWER Kneading What is muscle fatigue? when muscle has difficulty to: A - Relax B - Contract C - Sustain relaxation D - Sustain contraction - ANSWER D - sustain contraction What is muscle tone? A - A muscle that has been exercised is sead to be toned B - All muscle fibres held at tension all the time C - Slight degree of contraction by some muscle fibres as others are relaxed D - A loosening of tension resulting in a reduction in the number of fibres contracting - ANSWER C - a slight degree of contraction by some muscle fibres as others are relaxed The possible cause of periostitis is A - Burst or tear in the muscle fascia or periosteum B - Indirect trauma from a fall C - Stretching or tearing of the periosteum and ligaments within a joint D - Inflammation of the periosteum caused by changing from one surface toanother - ANSWER D - Inflammation of the periosteum caused by changing from one surface to another Hypertonic drinks are defined as A - Highly concentrated containing more particles of sugar and electrolytes than the body's own fluids B - The same number of particles in water as body fluids C - A weak solution of sugar and electrolytes than the body's own fluids D - Contains more carbohydrates per 100ml than fluid replacement drinks - ANSWER A - Hypertonic drinks contain a higher concentration of salt and sugar than the human body. Normally consumed post-workout to supplement daily carbohydrate intake and top-up muscle glycogen stores. Can be taken during ultra distance events to meet the high energy demands, but must be used in conjunction with Isotonic drinks to replace lost fluids. Overload is defined as A - Carbohydrate loading for endurance athletes B - Carrying too much weight than is necessary for the exercise C - Over training D - Making the body work harder than it is accustomed to working - ANSWER D - Making the body work harder than it is accust