PTC Program Design and Periodization 2

Question 1

In the FITT principle, what does the second 'T' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Type

Answer

Training

Answer

Technique

Answer

Threshold

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a deload week in a training program?

Accepted Answer

Allow recovery to avoid overtraining and facilitate supercompensation

Answer

Increase training volume significantly

Answer

Introduce new exercises for variety

Answer

Test maximum strength levels

Question 3

Which set structure has the client perform multiple exercises for the same muscle group consecutively without rest?

Accepted Answer

Compound set

Answer

Drop set

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Pyramid set

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Giant set

Question 4

A client's 1RM on the bench press is 200 lbs. For hypertrophy training, what load range would you typically prescribe?

Accepted Answer

67–85% (134–170 lbs)

Answer

40–55% (80–110 lbs)

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90–100% (180–200 lbs)

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50–60% (100–120 lbs)

Question 5

What is the definition of training volume in resistance programs?

Accepted Answer

The total number of sets multiplied by repetitions multiplied by load

Answer

The maximum weight lifted in a session

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The duration of a single training session

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The number of exercises performed per session

Question 6

Which periodization model alternates between different training goals (e.g., strength and power) within the same week?

Accepted Answer

Undulating periodization

Answer

Linear periodization

Answer

Block periodization

Answer

Reverse linear periodization