AAU Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals Flashcards

Which of the following best defines the principle of progressive overload in strength training?

Answer: Gradually increasing training stress over time to continue driving adaptation

Progressive overload involves systematically increasing training volume, intensity, or frequency to continually challenge the body and promote adaptation.

What does the term 'one-repetition maximum' (1RM) refer to in strength and conditioning?

Answer: The heaviest load an athlete can lift for a single complete repetition

A 1RM is the maximum amount of weight an athlete can successfully lift for one complete repetition with proper form.

Which energy system is primarily used during a short, maximal-effort sprint lasting under 10 seconds?

Answer: Phosphocreatine (ATP-PCr) system

The ATP-PCr (phosphocreatine) system supplies immediate energy for high-intensity efforts lasting up to approximately 10 seconds.

What is the primary purpose of a dynamic warm-up before an athletic training session?

Answer: To increase core body temperature and prepare the neuromuscular system for performance

A dynamic warm-up elevates body temperature and activates the neuromuscular system, reducing injury risk and improving performance readiness.

Which training variable refers to the total amount of work performed in a session, typically measured as sets × reps × load?

Answer: Volume

Training volume quantifies the total workload by multiplying sets, repetitions, and load, giving a comprehensive measure of the overall stress applied.

When designing a resistance training program for a youth AAU athlete, which factor should be prioritized above all others?

Answer: Proper movement mechanics and technique before adding resistance

Teaching and reinforcing correct movement mechanics must come first with youth athletes to establish safe, effective training habits before increasing loads.