Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance Testing Flashcards
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The SAID principle in exercise science states that training adaptations are:
Answer: Specific to the type, intensity, and mode of exercise performed
SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) means the body adapts specifically to the demands placed upon it, requiring sport-specific training to optimize sport-specific performance.
Overtraining syndrome is most accurately characterized by:
Answer: Persistent performance decrements and systemic fatigue unresponsive to standard rest periods
Overtraining syndrome involves prolonged performance decrements, immune suppression, mood disturbances, and hormonal dysregulation that fail to resolve with typical rest and recovery.
In periodization, a mesocycle typically refers to:
Answer: A training block of 3–6 weeks focused on developing specific physiological qualities
A mesocycle is an intermediate-length training block (typically 3–6 weeks) within a macrocycle, targeting specific adaptations such as hypertrophy, strength, or power development.
The Wingate anaerobic power test is most commonly used to assess:
Answer: Peak anaerobic power output and anaerobic fatigue index
The Wingate test is a 30-second maximal sprint on a cycle ergometer that quantifies peak power, mean power, and a fatigue index reflecting anaerobic power capacity.
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) refers to:
Answer: Elevated oxygen consumption above resting baseline that persists for a period after exercise ends
EPOC is the prolonged elevation of metabolic rate following exercise, reflecting the energy cost of restoring homeostasis, replenishing phosphocreatine, clearing lactate, and correcting metabolic byproducts.
The gold-standard method for body composition assessment in clinical sports medicine is:
Answer: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) due to its precise three-compartment analysis
DEXA is considered the gold standard for body composition because it accurately and simultaneously measures bone mineral density, fat mass, and lean body mass in separate compartments.
The 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test is the primary tool for assessing:
Answer: Maximal muscular strength in a specific movement pattern
The 1RM test measures the maximum load an athlete can lift for one complete repetition with proper technique, providing the definitive measure of maximal strength for a given exercise.