Concentric contraction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary movement? - ANS - Kinetic chain The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight ____________________. - ANS - glutes Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - ANS - a concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder? - ANS - no joint movement What...

PGA PGM Level 2 Test (Teaching & Coaching) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A (2024 / 2025) Question: What does the stretch shortening cycle do? Answer: It creates the powerful concentric contraction or explosive movement we find in most sports activities. Question: A private facility is planning a promotional activity to introduce their new player development program for attracting new senior players. This activity includes three lessons followed by a thre...

NASM 7th Edition Questions and Answers 2023 What percentage of adults are do not meet recommended activity guidelines? 80% BMI Normal 18.5-24.9 Overweight BMI 25-29.9 Obese BMI over 30 Bad Blood Pressure Hypertension= 140/90 normal blood pressure 120/80 140 systolic It is specifically the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart. 90 Diastolic- relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart mus...

1. Which of the following tissues is always avascular? A) connective tissue D) epithelial tissue B) muscle tissue E) nervous tissue C) skeletal tissue Ans:  D Difficulty:  Medium 2. A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a A) histologist. D) epidemologist B) radiologist. E) endocrinologist. C) pathologist. Ans:  C Difficulty:  Easy 3. The tissue lining body cavities is A) epithelial tissue. D) m...

Stott Pilates Written Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Graded A) QUESTION Exhalation promotes which of the following: A) Spinal Flexion B) Spinal Extension Answer: A QUESTION What are the muscle fibers doing during a concentric contraction? A) Elongating B) Shortening C) Isometric Answer: B QUESTION Which bony landmark is on the femur? Answer: Greater Trochantar QUESTION Origin are typicall...

What special test is designed to detect an ACL injury that requires the patient's knee to be flexed 20-30 degrees? A. Lachman B. Anterior Drawer C. Lateral Pivot Shift D. Valgus Stress Test correct answers A. Lachman What muscles are emphasized in a standing row exercise w/ arms parallel to the floor using a cable system? A. anterior delt & pec major B. infraspinatus & teres minor C. middle trap & rhomboids D. upper trap & lats correct answers C. middle traps & rhomboids A muscle ...

When spotting a client doing barbell squats, the trainer should be positoined where? - In front of the client. At the side of the client. Behind the client Away from the client. A soft tissue structure called a ligament connects what? - Muscle to bone Bone to bone Muscle to organ Bone to organ Which of the following is BEST recommended for an obese and sedentary client? - Lunges. Olympic lifts. Plyometric training Low intensity aerobics Which of the following would be the MOST professional way f...

AEA Certification Exam. Question And Answers Latest Update 2023 A+. ____ is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or muscle group against a resistance - ANSWER-muscular strength what type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the muscle that monitor muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? - ANSWER-ballistic stretching name the six skill-related components of fitness - ANSWER-balance, coordination, speed, power...

Exam 1: BIOS 252 / BIOS252 Anatomy and Physiology II Exam (Actual Exam)|Questions and Verified Answers (2024/ 2025) -Chamberlain QUESTION Which of the following chemical reactions would give a skeletal muscle about 15 seconds of energy and no more? A. Beta oxidation B. Synthesis of creatine phosphate C. Anaerobic glycolysis D. Aerobic respiration E. Kreb's cycle Answer: B. Synthesis of creatine phosphate QUESTION A skeletal muscle contraction where th...

ATP-CP System (Max effort - very short) Lactic Acid or Glycolytic System (Hard effort) Aerobic or Oxidative (Steady state effort) - Answer-3 energy systems Cardiorespiratory capacity Muscular capacity Flexibility - Answer-three primary components of fitness • Decreased resting Heart Rate • Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease • Improved endurance • Increased stroke volume & cardiac output - Answer-4 benefits of training the cardivoscular system _____________ provides the ab...