Sport-Specific Training Methods Flashcards
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Which energy system is the PRIMARY source for a 400-meter sprint in track and field?
Answer: Glycolytic system
The glycolytic (lactic acid) system dominates energy production for high-intensity efforts lasting approximately 30–120 seconds, such as a 400m sprint.
A basketball player repeatedly jumps and lands during practice. Which landing mechanics cue BEST reduces anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk?
Answer: Land with hips and knees flexed, soft ankle
Soft landings with hip and knee flexion distribute ground reaction forces and reduce valgus stress on the ACL.
For a soccer midfielder who covers 8–12 km per match, which training modality BEST builds the required aerobic base?
Answer: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) mimicking match work-to-rest ratios
HIIT protocols that replicate soccer's intermittent high-intensity demand improve VO₂max and repeated-sprint ability simultaneously.
A swim coach wants to improve a backstroke swimmer's underwater dolphin kick efficiency. Which dryland training exercise MOST directly transfers to this skill?
Answer: Core stability planks with hip extension
Core stability with hip extension mimics the kinetic chain used in the undulating dolphin kick, improving neuromuscular transfer.
Which training method is MOST appropriate for developing rotational power in a baseball pitcher?
Answer: Medicine ball rotational throws against a wall
Medicine ball rotational throws develop explosive rotational power through the kinetic chain, directly mimicking the pitching motion.
Which principle describes training at the specific joint angles, velocities, and muscle actions used in the target sport?
Answer: SAID principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands)
The SAID principle states that the body adapts specifically to the exact demands placed upon it, making exercise selection critical for sport transfer.
A tennis player shows decreased serve velocity after a strength block. What is the MOST likely missing training element?
Answer: Power and rate-of-force development training
Serve velocity requires rapid force expression; adding power and rate-of-force development training bridges the gap between strength gains and sport speed.
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