Which coaching strategy is most effective for promoting intrinsic motivation in athletes? A. Providing athletes with opportunities to make choices during training B. Emphasizing performance rankings among teammates C. Implementing reward systems for attendance and participation Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance

Which nutrients are commonly insufficient in athletes who eliminate dairy products without appropriate dietary substitution? I. calcium II. riboflavin III. vitamin D IV. vitamin B12 A. I and III only B. I, II, and III only C. I, III, and IV only Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors in Health

A strength coach is designing an in-season resistance training session for experienced rugby athletes. The primary goal is to maintain maximal strength and power while minimizing residual fatigue before competition in 48 hours. Which of the following session structures would be MOST appropriate? A. Perform Olympic lifts first (3–5 sets × 2–3 reps at 80–90% 1RM) followed by heavy squats (3–4 sets × 2–4 reps at 85–90% 1RM) with 2–3 min rest intervals B. Perform heavy squats first (5–6 sets × 6–8 reps at 75–80% 1RM) followed by accessory hypertrophy exercises (3–4 sets × 8–12 reps) with 60–90 s rest C. Perform circuit-style resistance training including multi-joint and single-joint exercises (3 rounds × 12–15 reps each) with in an explosive manner with minimal rest Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 17: Program Design for Resistance Training

A collegiate tennis player reports excessive anxiety before matches and difficulty maintaining attentional focus during competition. A sport psychologist recommends interventions designed to improve arousal regulation and attentional control. Which of the following strategies would MOST likely improve the athlete’s performance? I. Use imagery rehearsal to mentally simulate competitive situations II. Implement controlled breathing techniques to regulate physiological arousal III. Use positive self-talk cues to maintain task-relevant focus IV. Provide knowledge of results feedback after every attempt A. I and IV B. I, II, and III C. II, III, and IV Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance

A strength coach notices that an athlete performs well in training but consistently underperforms during competition. The athlete reports feeling overly tense and “thinking too much” during events. Which strategy would be MOST appropriate to improve performance in competition? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapters 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance