AAU Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is the recommended approach when an AAU athlete reports delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after an intense training session?
Answer: Allow active recovery such as light movement, stretching, and hydration
Active recovery through light movement, gentle stretching, and proper hydration promotes circulation and helps alleviate DOMS while maintaining training continuity.
Which macronutrient is most critical for post-exercise muscle repair and synthesis?
Answer: Protein
Protein provides the amino acids necessary for muscle protein synthesis, making it the most critical macronutrient for post-exercise recovery and repair.
In periodization, what is the purpose of a 'deload' week?
Answer: To reduce training volume and intensity to allow recovery and prevent overtraining
A deload week intentionally reduces training stress to allow the body to recover, consolidate adaptations, and prevent the accumulation of fatigue.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'specificity' in training?
Answer: Training adaptations are specific to the type of stress applied, so training should match sport demands
The specificity principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type of training performed, so programs must be designed to mimic sport demands.
What is the primary physiological benefit of consistent aerobic conditioning for AAU athletes in team sports?
Answer: Improved recovery between high-intensity efforts during competition
Aerobic conditioning enhances the athlete's ability to recover quickly between repeated sprint efforts, extending high-level performance throughout competition.
When setting strength training goals for an AAU athlete, which approach aligns with best practice for long-term athletic development?
Answer: Establish a broad general athletic foundation before progressing to sport-specific strength work
Long-term athletic development models recommend building a broad, general athletic foundation before layering sport-specific training to ensure sustainable performance gains.
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