CIC Athlete Development & Training Techniques 5

Question 1

A young female soccer player experiences her peak height velocity (PHV) at age 12. According to LTAD, approximately when should coaches expect her peak weight velocity to follow?

Accepted Answer

6–12 months after PHV

Answer

Peak weight velocity typically follows peak height velocity by approximately 6–12 months in female athletes during the growth spurt.

Question 2

What is 'training monotony' and why is it a concern for interscholastic coaches?

Accepted Answer

Low day-to-day variation in training load; it increases overtraining risk

Answer

Training monotony, calculated as average load divided by standard deviation, indicates insufficient variation and is associated with elevated overtraining syndrome risk.

Question 3

Which plyometric exercise progression is MOST appropriate when introducing depth jumps to a high school athlete?

Accepted Answer

Start with squat jumps, then box jumps, then depth jumps from lower boxes

Answer

Plyometric progressions should move from lower-intensity bilateral jumps to more demanding reactive/depth jumps as the athlete develops landing mechanics and strength.

Question 4

During a pre-participation physical examination, an athlete's resting heart rate is 48 bpm. How should an interscholastic coach interpret this finding?

Accepted Answer

Consider it a likely sign of good aerobic fitness in a trained athlete

Answer

A resting heart rate of 48 bpm is common in well-trained endurance athletes and typically reflects beneficial cardiac adaptation (athlete's heart).

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'muscle imbalance' in the context of athlete development?

Accepted Answer

A significant strength or flexibility discrepancy between opposing muscle groups or limbs

Answer

Muscle imbalances occur when opposing muscle groups or contralateral limbs show significant differences in strength or flexibility, increasing injury risk.

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CIC Athlete Development & Training Techniques 5