Athlete Development & Training Techniques Flashcards
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Which training principle states that the body must be exposed to a stress greater than it is normally accustomed to in order to produce an adaptation?
Answer: Overload
The overload principle requires that training stress exceed the athlete's current capacity to stimulate physiological adaptations.
A high school sprinter is experiencing excessive anterior pelvic tilt during acceleration. Which muscle group is most likely underactive?
Answer: Gluteus maximus
Weak gluteus maximus muscles often fail to counteract hip flexor dominance, resulting in excessive anterior pelvic tilt.
What is the primary energy system used during a 400-meter race?
Answer: Glycolytic (lactic acid)
The 400-meter race relies predominantly on the glycolytic system, producing significant lactate over its 40–60 second duration.
Which periodization model divides the training year into distinct phases of accumulation, transmutation, and realization?
Answer: Block periodization
Block periodization organizes training into concentrated blocks targeting accumulation, transmutation, and realization of fitness qualities.
An interscholastic coach notices an athlete's jump height has plateaued after 8 weeks of plyometric training. What is the BEST next step?
Answer: Introduce a deload week followed by a new stimulus
A training plateau often signals accumulated fatigue or adaptation, making a deload followed by a novel stimulus the most effective response.
What does the term 'training age' refer to in athlete development?
Answer: The number of years an athlete has been systematically training
Training age reflects the cumulative years of structured, systematic training and influences appropriate program complexity and load.
Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for fundamental movement quality and identify asymmetries in interscholastic athletes?
Answer: Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
The Functional Movement Screen evaluates seven movement patterns to identify limitations and asymmetries that may increase injury risk.