Sports Performance Coaching Flashcards
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Which assessment BEST quantifies an athlete's anaerobic power capacity over 30 seconds?
Answer: Wingate Anaerobic Test
The Wingate test measures peak power, mean power, and fatigue index during a 30-second all-out cycling effort, directly quantifying anaerobic power.
A performance coach prescribes 'heavy-light contrast training' (PAP protocols). The PRIMARY physiological mechanism intended is:
Answer: Post-activation potentiation enhancing subsequent explosive performance
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) from a heavy compound exercise acutely enhances motor unit recruitment and twitch force in subsequent explosive movements.
According to ACSM, which factor has the GREATEST influence on an endurance athlete's race performance among similarly trained athletes?
Answer: Lactate threshold velocity
Lactate threshold velocity is the strongest predictor of endurance race performance among athletes with similar VO2max values.
A performance coach wants to reduce an athlete's risk of non-contact ACL injury. Which neuromuscular training element has the STRONGEST evidence base?
Answer: Landing mechanics and knee alignment correction through jump-landing programs
Evidence-based ACL injury prevention programs (e.g., PEP, FIFA 11+) focus on correcting faulty landing mechanics and improving knee-over-toe alignment.
When calculating the acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR) for injury risk management, a ratio above 1.5 indicates:
Answer: Spike in training load associated with elevated injury risk
An ACWR above 1.5 represents a load spike significantly exceeding the athlete's chronic training base, which is associated with increased soft tissue injury risk.
Which hydration guideline is MOST consistent with ACSM's position on fluid intake during prolonged exercise?
Answer: Consume fluids at a rate to prevent >2% body weight loss while avoiding overdrinking
ACSM recommends individualized hydration to prevent >2% body weight loss from dehydration while also preventing overhydration and hyponatremia.
A strength coach is programming for an athlete in the 'accumulation' phase of a block periodization model. Training emphasis should be on:
Answer: High volume, moderate intensity work to build work capacity
The accumulation block emphasizes high volume at moderate intensities to build a broad fitness foundation before intensity-focused intensification and realization blocks.