Chapter 1

Question 1

Strength & Conditioning?

Answer 1

A term that includes resistance training primarily along with weight training, plyometrics, sprint/agility training, flexibility, and aerobic training.

Question 2

Early developments in RT?

Answer 2

Many ancient cultures desired strength for sport and war. Milo of Crotona carried young calf everyday till it became a heifer utilizing progressive overload.

Question 3

When did S&C gain popularity?

Answer 3

Mid-1800s to early 1900s. The Era of the Strongman.

Question 4

Common myth of S&C?

Answer 4

RT creates a slower muscle bound athlete. This almost never accurate.

RT training is only for athletes. It can benefit blood pressure, blood fat, glucose levels, etc.

Question 5

Father of American Weightlifting?

Answer 5

Bob Hoffman

Question 6

Benefits of RT?

Answer 6

Enhance health, well-being, and performance in clinical, fitness, and athletic populations.

Question 7

Rehabilitation?

Answer 7

Implies injury or disease occurred. Individual trains to strengthen weakened area.

Question 8

Pre-habilitation?

Answer 8

Injury prevention.

Question 9

Maintenance Training?

Answer 9

To maintain off-season adaptation during the season.

Question 10

Integrative Training?

Answer 10

Multiple goals sought after in training.

Question 11

Health-related fitness components?

Answer 11

Work to improve quality of life, health, and wellness.

Question 12

Muscular strength?

Answer 12

Maximum amount of force generated in a movement pattern

Question 13

Muscular endurance?

Answer 13

The ability to sustain performance and resist fatigue.

Question 14

Cardiovascular endurance?

Answer 14

Ability to perform aerobic exercise for a long duration.

Question 15

Flexibility?

Answer 15

Ability to move joint through its ROM.

Question 16

Hypertrophy?

Answer 16

Tissue growth.

Question 17

Skill-related components of fitness?

Answer 17

Power, speed, agility, balance, and coordination.

Question 18

Power?

Answer 18

The rate of performing work. Power has a time component while strength does not.

Question 19

Speed?

Answer 19

Performing a motor skill as fast as possible.

Question 20

Agility?

Answer 20

The ability of an individual to change direction.

Question 21

Balance?

Answer 21

Ability for an individual to maintain equilibrium over his center of gravity.

Question 22

Muscle action?

Answer 22

Eccentric (dynamic), concentric (dynamic), isometric.

Question 23

Volume?

Answer 23

Total work in a workout. Sets + resistance + repetitions

Question 24

Isokinetic?

Answer 24

Producing force at a constant speed.

Question 25

Responsibility of S&C professional?

Answer 25

Design, implement, and supervise conditioning programs.