Program Design and Training Principles Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?
Answer: Increase core temperature and prepare the body for activity
A warm-up gradually increases heart rate, core temperature, and blood flow to muscles to reduce injury risk and prepare the body.
Which stretching technique involves moving a limb through its full range of motion repeatedly?
Answer: Dynamic stretching
Dynamic stretching uses controlled movements through the full range of motion and is recommended as part of a warm-up.
What is the principle of specificity in exercise programming?
Answer: Training adaptations are specific to the muscles and energy systems used
The specificity principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type, intensity, and pattern of exercise performed.
How is training volume typically calculated in resistance training?
Answer: Sets × repetitions × load
Training volume is calculated by multiplying the number of sets by reps by the weight used (sets × reps × load).
What is a split routine in resistance training?
Answer: Training different muscle groups on different days
A split routine divides training so that different muscle groups are targeted on different days of the week.
Which component of fitness is most directly improved by plyometric training?
Answer: Power
Plyometric training develops muscular power by training the stretch-shortening cycle for rapid force production.
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