Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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When conducting a needs analysis for a college football lineman, which physical quality should receive the highest priority in program design?
Answer: Maximal strength and power
Linemen require high levels of maximal strength and explosive power to execute blocks and defensive maneuvers effectively.
A strength and conditioning specialist uses a 12-week macrocycle divided into three 4-week mesocycles. What is the PRIMARY reason for this structure?
Answer: To allow systematic variation of training stress and recovery
Dividing a macrocycle into mesocycles allows planned manipulation of volume, intensity, and recovery to optimize long-term adaptation.
Which assessment is MOST appropriate to establish a baseline for lower-body power before beginning a plyometric training block?
Answer: Vertical jump test
The vertical jump directly measures lower-body explosive power and is a standard baseline metric before plyometric programming.
During the implementation phase of a new training program, an athlete's technique deteriorates under load. What is the BEST immediate course of action?
Answer: Reduce the load to a level where proper technique is maintained
Maintaining proper technique is essential for safety and efficacy; load should be decreased until the athlete can perform the movement correctly.
A CSCS is planning a strength training program for a swimmer in the early off-season. Which training phase should be scheduled FIRST?
Answer: Hypertrophy/anatomical adaptation phase
Hypertrophy/anatomical adaptation is typically the first phase, building tissue capacity and work tolerance before advancing to higher-intensity phases.
When selecting exercises for a program, which factor related to specificity should be considered FIRST?
Answer: Movement patterns and muscle actions used in the sport
The principle of specificity dictates that exercise selection should mirror the movement patterns, muscle actions, and energy systems of the sport.
What does the term 'training density' refer to in program planning?
Answer: The ratio of work to rest within a training session
Training density describes the relationship between work volume and rest time, with higher density meaning more work performed in a given timeframe.