Reaction time - ANSWERSResponse rate from perception to action
VO2max - ANSWERSHighest rate at which oxygen can be utilized during exercise
Watts - ANSWERSA derived unit of power, defined as one joule per second
Proprioceptive - ANSWERSRelated to the perception of position and movement wit...
Unit 1 (1,2,3) Questions & Answers
Reaction time - ANSWERSResponse rate from perception to action
VO2max - ANSWERSHighest rate at which oxygen can be utilized during exercise
Watts - ANSWERSA derived unit of power, defined as one joule per second
Proprioceptive - ANSWERSRelated to the perception of position and movement within
the body
Kinetic chain - ANSWERSCombination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and
skeletal systems in an effort to effectively control bodily movement
Stability - ANSWERSProperty of a body to resist displacement
Phosphagen system - ANSWERSSupplies anaerobic energy to support maximal efforts
lasting up to 15 sec
Acceleration - ANSWERSThe change in velocity over time; can vary in
magnitude/direction
Periodization - ANSWERSProgramming method that breaks specific stresses into
training cycles
Plasticity - ANSWERSProperty of tissue to become permanently altered
3 universal attributes of an elite athlete - ANSWERSNeuromuscular efficiency
Requisite anthropometric measures
Exposure to sport during youth
Most sports are more negatively affected by low measures of fitness than positively
benefitted by high measures of fitness. - ANSWERSTRUE
The primary role of a strength coach is to prevent injury and keep athletes on the field. -
ANSWERSTRUE
Muscular strength is a measure of the ability to produce maximal force -
ANSWERSTRUE
Lower measures of flexibility are associated with training limitations - ANSWERSTRUE
Muscular (anaerobic) endurance is directly associated with VO2max -
ANSWERSFALSE
,A very low percentage of body fat is desired for all athletes - ANSWERSFALSE
During most sport-specific movements, forces tend to start from the trunk -
ANSWERSFALSE
Identify at least three factors that can influence agility. - ANSWERSexperience, body
size, stability, muscular fitness, power, and flexibility
___ equilibrium in sports is often referenced for postural requirements, while ____
equilibrium in sports is more reflective of performance measures. - ANSWERSstatic
dynamic
Identify the two major factors associated with the Olympic lifts that make them more
effective for developing sport-specific power over the exercises performed during
competitive "power-lifting". - ANSWERSvelocity of lifts
energy transfer efficiency necessary to accelerate the resistance
Briefly identify at least four negative performance-related implications associated with
tissue inflexibility. - ANSWERS1) proper movements can be prevented
2) joint actions can be resisted
3) The length of muscle to produce peak tension can be lost
4) Biomechanics can be altered in a manner that promotes injury
5) The athlete may be unable to properly perform key exercises
Power - ANSWERSRate of performing work expressed as (force x distance) / time
Agility - ANSWERSAccurate performance of a sport-specific movement involving rapid
changes of direction/velocity in reaction to analysis of the environment
Balance - ANSWERSStable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by
equal and opposing forces
Coordination - ANSWERSThe intelligence of muscle and their ability to communicate
efficiently with central processing for harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts
Speed - ANSWERSThe time rate of change of an object's position without regards to
direction
A soccer player who performs rapid foot work to control a ball while changing direction
is displaying high measures of: - ANSWERSDynamic equilibrium
A baseball player who makes a diving catch in the outfield must possess optimal: -
ANSWERSCoordination
, True or False? The performance-related components of fitness build upon the health-
related components of fitness to optimize sport performance via neural improvements. -
ANSWERSTrue
Appropriate strength training is critical to enhancing power as it can improve: -
ANSWERSTotal work capacity
An athlete who can accelerate to the highest velocity in the shortest period of time
would be considered __________, while the time it takes to move between two given
points would define his or her __________. - ANSWERSQuick, speed
Balance is attained via data processing using all of the following to facilitate appropriate
muscular activation except: - ANSWERSThermoreceptors
True or False? Repeated, premeditated practice of a complex drill may improve
outcomes for the movement pattern involved, but may not improve performance during
game scenarios. - ANSWERSTrue
Which of the following would not improve aerobic system efficiency among endurance
athletes? - ANSWERSReduced buffering responses to maximize tissue pH
Aerobic system efficiency can maximize anaerobic performance in which of the
following ways? - ANSWERSBy reducing necessary rest periods between bursts of
maximal-intensity work
True or False? Force output can only be improved with muscle cell hypertrophy -
ANSWERSFalse
Motion analysis - ANSWERSAnalysis of crucial actions that dictate performance for a
sport
Decelerators - ANSWERSGlobal movers active during the eccentric phase of
movement
Work-recovery ratio - ANSWERSWork and rest intervals employed to provide specific
adaptations
Frontal plane - ANSWERSDivides the body into ventral and dorsal sections
Upper cross syndrome - ANSWERSThe result of connective tissue imbalance acting on
the shoulder joint
Accelerators - ANSWERSGlobal movers active during the concentric phase of
movement
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