Domain II: Program design and implementation Flashcards
Interval Training
Short bursts of high intensity exercise which alternate with periods of rest. Typically used to improve aerobic capacity as well as anaerobic endurance.
Compound Sets
Any exercise program that involves the pairing of two or more exercises for the same body part.
Extrinsic Motivation
Refers to the motivation that influences behavior from outside sources like social or material rewards.
Intrinsic Motivation
Refers to the motivation that influences behavior from inside sources like one’s desire for personal achievement or satisfaction.
Plyometrics
High intensity exercises that involve repeated rapid stretching and contracting of muscles such as jumping.
Physical Activity readiness Questionnaire
Also called the PAR-Q, it is a medical questionnaire used as a screening document to prescribe safe and effective exercises and protocols.
Ratings of Perceived Exertion
A scale which measures a person’s perceived level of exertion on a rating system from 0 to 10.
Static Stretching
Holding a stretch in an elongated position for a specific period. The stretch is held passively for the chosen muscle for the purpose of improving flexibility.
Talk Test
Measures the ability to speak while exercising. Breathing is observed as intensity varies.
Process goal
A goal that is achieved by completing a task like a workout which fits into a longer term strategy or goal.
Product goal
A goal that is achieved by a variable which can be measures such as a weight loss reduction or decrease in resting heart rate.
Overtraining syndrome
An imbalance between a training protocol and rest and recovery efforts. Can result in disruptive sleeping habits, injuries, reduced performance and loss of enthusiasm for training.
One Rep Maximum
An amount of weight that can be moved to generate one maximal contraction prior to temporary muscle fatigue.
Dynamic stretching
A form of stretching which takes joints through a full range of motion while moving continuously. A popular form of stretching done as a warm up prior to spots activities.
Saying things like, “I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight,” is an example of which positive listening skill?
Paraphrasing
You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly?
Add resistance to her squats and lunges.
What is an example of the “tell, show, do” technique used in the early stages of training?
Explaining the proper way to perform an exercise, showing your client, and then allowing them to try the exercise.
What is the main muscle group involved in the extension portion of a leg extension exercise?
Quadriceps
What is the major muscle group involved in the flexion portion of a leg curl exercise?
Hamstrings
Your client tells you that he wants to get into better shape because his wife loves to play tennis and he wants to be able to play with her. Which principle of behavior change is this an example of?
Observational Learning
What is the recommended frequency of cardiorespiratory training generally accepted by ACSM for healthy adults?
3-5 days per week
What is the recommended frequency of resistance training generally accepted by ACSM for healthy adults?
2-3 days per week
What are the two principal training components of the ACE IFT Model?
Functional/resistance training and cardiorespiratory training
Which of the following tests are typically administered in the first or second week of training a client?
Health Related Assessments (body composition, etc.)