CPSS Acute and Chronic Monitoring 4

Question 1

A sport scientist is comparing 'rolling averages' vs. 'exponentially weighted moving averages' (EWMA) for calculating ACWR. What is the primary advantage of EWMA?

Accepted Answer

EWMA gives more weight to recent training loads, making it more responsive to load changes

Answer

EWMA assigns greater weight to more recent training sessions, making it more sensitive to rapid changes in load compared to a simple rolling average that treats all days equally.

Question 2

Which outcome best describes 'non-functional overreaching' (NFOR) as distinguished from 'functional overreaching' (FOR)?

Accepted Answer

NFOR results in prolonged performance decrements lasting weeks to months with mood disturbances

Answer

NFOR is characterized by performance decrements that persist for weeks to months, accompanied by mood disturbances and hormonal disruption, distinguishing it from the short-term decrement of FOR.

Question 3

During a taper week, which physiological change would indicate positive readiness adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Increased resting HRV and normalized testosterone-to-cortisol ratio

Answer

During an effective taper, HRV typically increases toward baseline and the T:C ratio normalizes, reflecting reduced fatigue and improved autonomic recovery.

Question 4

Which of the following represents an internal load monitoring method?

Accepted Answer

Session RPE × session duration

Answer

Internal load refers to the physiological stress experienced by the athlete; session RPE × duration (training load in AU) captures the athlete's subjective physiological response, making it an internal load measure.

Question 5

An athlete completes a countermovement jump (CMJ) test battery weekly. Which CMJ variable is most sensitive to accumulated neuromuscular fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Flight time-to-contraction time ratio

Answer

The flight time-to-contraction time (FT:CT) ratio is highly sensitive to neuromuscular fatigue because contraction time increases as force production capacity is compromised.

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CPSS Acute and Chronic Monitoring 4