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1
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What is the recommended rest interval for resistance training in the Hypertrophy Phase of the OPT Model?

A

0-60 seconds

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What is the resistance training tempo used in Phase 1, Stabilization Endurance Training?

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4/2/1

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What is the recommended rest period in between pairs in the Power Phase of the OPT Model (with reference to resistance training)?

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1-2 minutes

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What is the recommended rest period between circuits in the Power Phase of the OPT Model (with reference to resistance training)?

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3-5 minutes

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5
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What are the acute variables of training?

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Repetitions; sets; training intensity; repetition tempo; training volume; rest interval; training frequency; training duration; exercise selection

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What is the repetition range for resistance training in Phase 3 of the OPT Model?

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6 to 12

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What is the repetition range for resistance training in the phase of Strength Endurance Training?

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8 to 12

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What are the recommended tempos for resistance training exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT Model?

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2/0/2 strength exercise and 4/2/1 stabilization exercise

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What is the percentage of intensity for resistance training in the second Phase of the OPT Model?

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70-80%

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What is the repetition range for resistance training in Phase 4 of the OPT Model?

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1 to 5

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What is the tempo for stabilization-plyometric exercises?

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3-5 second hold on landing

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What is the recommended tempo for core exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT Model?

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Medium

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What is the recommended tempo for plyometric exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT Model?

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Repeating

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What is the recommended tempo for resistance training exercises in Phase 4 of the OPT Model?

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X/X/X

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What is the recommended tempo for core-power exercises

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X/X/X

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What are the recommended repetitions for resistance training in Phase 5 of the OPT Model?

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1-5 reps strength and 8-10 reps power

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What is the recommended percentage of intensity for power exercises performed in Phase 5?

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30-45%

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What adaptation is yielded from 3-5 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 75-85% intensity?

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hypertrophy

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19
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With what percent of 1RM is muscular endurance and stabilization best developed?

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50-70%

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20
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What are the acute variables for active-isolated stretching?

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1-2 sets; hold 1-2 seconds; 5-10 repetitions

21
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What are the acute variables for dynamic stretching?

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1 set; 10 repetitions; 3-10 exercises

22
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Fitness training that varies the focus of a training program at regularly planned period of time to produce optimal adaptation

A

Periodization

23
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What are 2 primary objectives of periodization?

A

Divide the training program into distinct periods of training, and train different forms of strength with each period to control the volume of training and prevent injury

24
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The long term macrocycle of a training regimen over one year’s time

A

Annual plan

25
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Details the specific weeks and days of each workout for a mesocycle

A

Monthly plan

26
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Microcycle training can best be described as what type of plan?

A

weekly plan

27
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What are 4 primary focuses of Phase 1, Stabilization Endurance Training?

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Increase stability; increasing muscular endurance; increasing neuromuscular efficiency of the core musculature; improving intermuscular and intramuscular coordination

28
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What are three goals of Phase 4 of the OPT Model?

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Increase motor unit recruitment; increase frequency of motor unit recruitment; improve peak performance

29
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How many core exercises should be included in Phase 2 of the OPT Model?

A

1-3

30
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What are two methods of progression in Maximal Strength Training level of the OPT Model?

A

volume and load

31
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In which phase would one superset a strength exercise with a similar stability exercise?

A

phase 2

32
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Uses high levels of volume with minimal rest periods to elicit muscle growth adaptations

A

Hypertrophy

33
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At which OPT phase may heavier loads require longer rest periods?

A

phase 4

34
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Upper body progressions examples

A

Two-arm - alternating arms - single-arm

35
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Exercise selection for supersets in Power Phase

A

1 strength followed by 1 power

36
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What is the primary means of increasing intensity (progressing) clients in Phase 1 of the OPT Model?

A

Enhancing proprioceptive demand of the exercise

37
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What are 2 chest exercises used in the Stabilization Level of the OPT Model?

A

Ball dumbbell chest press and push-up

38
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What are 2 total body power exercises?

A

Two-arm push press and barbell clean

39
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What are 2 different leg stabilization exercises?

A

Ball squat and multiplanar step-up to balance

40
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What are 2 methods of progression in the Power Level of the OPT model?

A

Speed and load

41
Q

What activities should be included in a proper warm-up before athletic activity?

A

SMR (self-myofascial release) and dynamic stretching

42
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What are 3 progressions for a ball squat, curl to press exercise?

A

Alternating-arm, one-arm, single-leg

43
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What are 2 exercises for legs in the Power Phase?

A

Squat jump and tuck jump

44
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What are 2 different leg strength exercises?

A

Leg press and barbell squat

45
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What are 2 shoulder power exercises?

A

Front medicine ball oblique throw and overhead medicine ball throw

46
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What are 2 total-body strength exercises?

A

Lunge to two-arm dumbbell press and squat, curl, to two-arm press

47
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Exercise selections for Stabilization exercises

A

Total body, multi-joint or single joint, controlled unstable

48
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What are 3 low volume high intensity training adaptations?

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Increased rate of force production; increased motor-unit recruitment; increased motor-unit synchronization

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