Chapter 1 Quiz Questions Flashcards
What type of training focuses on increasing muscle size?
Hypertrophy training
Which athletic population would hypertrophy training be most beneficial?
Body builders
What classifies an individual as obese?
A BMI of 30 or greater, or someone who is at least 30 lbs over recommended weight for their height.
Which term refers to the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense position and limb movements?
Proprioception
What type of training involves performing exercises in a superset sequence?
Strength Endurance Training
What is muscle imbalance?
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
What do you call the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power?
Prime Mover
What is an example of performing an exercise in a proprioceptively enriched environment?
Dumbbell chest press on stability ball (something that requires balance)
What is the goal of the Max Strength phase of the OPT model?
Increase Peak Force Production
What term refers to the ability of muscles to exert max power in a minimal amount of time?
Rate of Force Production
What is a goal of the OPT Model Stabilization Level?
Enhance joint stability
The first exercise during Strength Endurance training involves a traditional strength exercise, such as a bench press, performed in a stable environment in order to elicit (build) what?
Prime Mover strength
