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Athlete Development & Training Techniques Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a 'taper' phase before a major competition in interscholastic athletics?

    Answer: To reduce fatigue while maintaining fitness adaptations

    Tapering reduces training volume (not intensity) to dissipate accumulated fatigue while preserving fitness gains made throughout the season.

  2. Which of the following is an example of an open kinetic chain exercise?

    Answer: Leg extension

    In a leg extension, the distal segment (foot) is free to move, making it an open kinetic chain exercise.

  3. A wrestler needs to improve sport-specific conditioning. Which training method BEST replicates the metabolic demands of a 2-minute wrestling period?

    Answer: High-intensity interval training with 2-minute work and 1-minute rest

    HIIT with 2-minute high-intensity intervals mirrors the duration and energy demands of a wrestling period, training both glycolytic and aerobic pathways.

  4. What does 'rate of force development' (RFD) measure in athletic performance?

    Answer: How quickly an athlete can generate force from the initiation of muscle contraction

    RFD quantifies how rapidly an athlete can develop force, which is critical in explosive sports where contact times are very brief.

  5. Which warm-up approach is currently recommended over static stretching before athletic competition or practice?

    Answer: Dynamic warm-up

    Dynamic warm-ups increase tissue temperature, enhance neuromuscular activation, and improve performance without the force-reduction associated with static stretching.

  6. An athlete has a vertical jump of 24 inches at the start of the season and 28 inches at the end. What percentage improvement did they achieve?

    Answer: 16.7%

    Percentage improvement = (4/24) × 100 = 16.7%, calculated by dividing the gain by the baseline value.

  7. Which concept describes matching training methods to the specific movement patterns, energy systems, and muscle groups used in competition?

    Answer: Training specificity (SAID principle)

    The SAID principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) states the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it.