High School Sports Medicine Essentials

Sports Medicine

A collection of fact-based multiple-choice questions covering core concepts in sports medicine suitable for a high school curriculum.

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10 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Aug 16, 2026

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1 Which of the following is the primary function of cartilage in a joint?

A To produce synovial fluid
B To provide cushioning and reduce friction
C To anchor muscles to bones
D To store calcium for bone strength

2 What is the term for the phase of rehabilitation that focuses on restoring range of motion and reducing pain?

A Strengthening phase
B Proprioception phase
C Acute phase (or protection phase)
D Return to sport phase

3 Which of these is a common symptom of dehydration in athletes?

A Increased energy levels
B Elevated heart rate
C Reduced thirst sensation
D Muscle cramps

4 The RICE acronym for acute injury management stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and what?

A Elevation
B Exercise
C Extension
D Enzymes

5 What is the main function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

A To contract and produce movement
B To connect bone to bone
C To connect muscle to bone
D To absorb shock between bones

6 Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens under tension?

A Isotonic concentric
B Isometric
C Isotonic eccentric
D Isokinetic

7 Heatstroke is a severe heat illness characterised by a core body temperature above:

A 37.5°C (99.5°F)
B 39.4°C (103°F)
C 41°C (105.8°F)
D 36°C (96.8°F)

8 Which of the following is a key component of a proper warm-up routine?

A Static stretching of major muscle groups
B High-intensity interval training
C Dynamic movements that mimic sport-specific actions
D Cool-down exercises

9 What is the primary gas transported by red blood cells?

A Carbon dioxide
B Nitrogen
C Oxygen
D Hydrogen

10 The study of how forces affect the human body during movement is known as:

A Kinesiology
B Physiology
C Anatomy
D Biochemistry

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