Sports and Fitness Exercise Science & Training Methods Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a dynamic warm-up before athletic activity?
Answer: Increase muscle temperature, joint mobility, and neural activation to prepare the body for performance
A dynamic warm-up elevates muscle temperature, improves joint range of motion, and activates the neuromuscular system to prepare the body for the demands of training or competition.
What physiological response is described by 'muscle hypertrophy'?
Answer: Increase in the cross-sectional area and size of muscle fibers due to resistance training
Muscle hypertrophy refers to the increase in muscle fiber cross-sectional area resulting from resistance training, primarily driven by mechanical tension and metabolic stress.
Which principle states that gains in fitness are lost when training stimulus is removed or significantly reduced?
Answer: Reversibility principle
The reversibility principle states that training adaptations diminish or disappear when the training stimulus is withdrawn, commonly known as 'use it or lose it.'
What does 'lactate threshold' represent in endurance exercise physiology?
Answer: The exercise intensity at which blood lactate begins to accumulate faster than it can be cleared
The lactate threshold is the intensity at which lactate production exceeds the body's ability to clear it, representing a critical marker for endurance performance and training zone planning.
What is the recommended rest interval between sets for maximizing muscular strength (using loads of 85–100% 1RM)?
Answer: 3–5 minutes
Heavy strength training (85–100% 1RM) requires 3–5 minutes of rest between sets to allow sufficient ATP-PCr replenishment and nervous system recovery for maximal force production.
Which movement assessment tool is commonly used by U.S. fitness professionals to screen for fundamental movement pattern limitations and asymmetries before designing training programs?
Answer: Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a standardized 7-movement assessment used to identify movement limitations, asymmetries, and injury risk before individualized programming.
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