Exam revision

Question 1

Power training key words (2)

Answer 1

Explosive

Acceleration

Question 2

Power training set range

Answer 2

3-5

Question 3

Power training reps

Answer 3

1-2 or 3-5

Question 4

Power training load

Answer 4

Stop when explosive acceleration can no longer be maintained

Question 5

Power training rest

Answer 5

2-5 min

Question 6

Power training tempo
Concentric
Eccentric

Answer 6

Explosive, slow

Question 7

Power training methods

Answer 7

Olympic lifts

Question 8

Physiology of plyometrics based on____ _____ of muscle fibres

Answer 8

reflex contraction

Question 9

Rapid loading - 1st step of exercise which=?

Answer 9

Eccentric contraction

Question 10

___ _____ detects this rapid____ _____

Answer 10

Muscle spindle, muscle lengthening

Question 11

___ ___ sends ____ information to the ____ via___ ____

Answer 11

Muscle spindle, sensory, brain, spinal cord

Question 12

Increases ____ ___ ____activity, which increases ____ ____ ____

Answer 12

alpha motor neuron activity, concentric muscle force

Question 13

Increases muscle inhibition stimulation threshold

Answer 13

Desesitisation of GTO

Question 14

• Better control of agonists and synergists

- Enables CNS to be more reflexive

Answer 14

Enhanced Neuromuscular Efficiency

Question 15

Plyometric exercise order (3)

Answer 15

1st. fast, explosive for developing elastic strength e.g low drop jumps
2nd. Concentric strength exercises e.g. standing long jump
3rd. Eccentric strength exercises e.g. higher drop jumps

Question 16

Speed training

General prep

Answer 16

Drills/ techniques included in WU

Question 17

Speed training

Specific prep

Answer 17

Acceleration, sport specific, agility

Question 18

Speed training progression (6)

Answer 18

• Speed/ Technique drills
• Reaction to stimulus
• Acceleration/ Deceleration
• Changes in direction i.e. agility
• Sport specific distances
• Body posture