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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 512 MC

Which of the following statements about speed as a skill-related component of fitness is most accurate?

  1. Speed can be significantly improved with consistent training regardless of genetic factors.
  2. Speed is primarily determined by muscle fibre type and has limited responsiveness to training.
  3. Speed cannot be improved at all once an athlete reaches adulthood.
  4. Speed is primarily dependent on cardiovascular endurance rather than genetic factors.
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Speed largely genetic (muscle fibre type) with limited trainability

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Genetics significantly limit speed improvements
  • C is incorrect: Some improvement possible in adulthood
  • D is incorrect: Speed relates to muscle fibre type, not cardiovascular endurance