Sports and Fitness Exercise Science & Training Methods Flashcards
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What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four key variables manipulated when designing or progressing an exercise program.
What is the term for the physiological adaptation where the body becomes more efficient and requires progressively greater training stimulus to continue improving?
Answer: Accommodation
Accommodation describes the body's adaptation to a repeated training stimulus, requiring variation or increased load to continue eliciting improvements.
Which energy system provides the majority of ATP for activities lasting between 10 seconds and 2 minutes, such as a 400-meter run?
Answer: Glycolytic (lactic acid) system
The glycolytic system, which breaks down glucose without oxygen, is the primary energy system for moderate-to-high intensity efforts lasting roughly 10 seconds to 2 minutes.
What term describes the temporary decline in performance following a high training load, intended to allow supercompensation before competition?
Answer: Tapering
Tapering refers to the planned reduction in training volume before a competition to allow full recovery and supercompensation, optimizing peak performance.
What is 'VO2 max' a measure of?
Answer: Maximum volume of oxygen the body can utilize per minute during intense exercise
VO2 max represents the maximum rate at which the body can consume and utilize oxygen during maximal aerobic exercise, serving as a key indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness.
In resistance training, what does the term 'one-repetition maximum' (1RM) refer to?
Answer: The maximum weight that can be lifted for exactly one complete repetition with proper form
1RM is the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for one complete repetition with proper form and is used to calculate training loads as a percentage.
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