21st of July 2023 Flashcards
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core?
Force production during dynamic whole-body movements
What are ground reaction forces?
Forces imparted on the body when it contacts the ground after jumping
If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine?
Sternocleidomastoid
Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase?
Postural Alignment
Core stability is best described as
The ability to resist external resistance in the lumbar spine while the extremities are actively moving
Before carbohydrates, fat, or protein can enter the citric acid cycle (CAC), they need to be converted to what common molecule?
Acetyl CoA
Without a perceived discrepancy between a client’s current state and making a change, what is lacking?
Motivation
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?
Thoracic and sacral
You have a client seeking weight loss. What is the most appropriate amount of rest recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise?
15 to 60 seconds
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for intermediate clients?
0 to 60 seconds
If a client is exercising for 150 minutes per week (30 minutes, 5 days per week), then a 10% increase in volume would result in how many minutes total per week?
165 minutes
Which joints are most associated with human movement?
Synovial
What is defined as the specific outline created by a fitness professional that details the form of training, length of time, and specific exercises to be performed?
Training Plan
How many vertebrae make up the thoracic spine?
12
In order to balance, someone must maintain what point within their base of support? (Choose the best answer.)
Centre of gravity
