Exercise Physiology

Question 1

Reaction time

Answer 1

The time elapsed from the stimulus until movement starts

Question 2

Quickness

Answer 2

Combination of reaction time + the power of initial movement

Question 3

Speed

Answer 3

Final velocity attained

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

The maximal force that can be exported in a single effort

Question 5

Power

Answer 5

The rate of doing work
Power = work/time
Allows a player to accelerate more quickly

Question 6

Work

Answer 6

Work = force x distance
Moving an object a given distance

Question 7

Muscular Endurance

Answer 7

Ability to sustain sub-maximal contractions

Question 8

Power endurance

Answer 8

Ability to repeatedly perform a skill with adequate speed

Question 9

F.I.T

Answer 9

F: Frequency
I: Intensity
T: Time

Question 10

Strength

Answer 10

The maximal force that can be exported in a single effort

Question 11

Taper

Answer 11

Designed to maintain fitness while increasing rest & recovery so that athletes are able to give a maximal effort for the competition

Question 12

All physical movement relies on what compound?

Answer 12

ATP
adenosine triphosphate

Question 13

What is the burning sensation you feel during overtraining?

Answer 13

Lactate acid

Question 14

8 Training Principles

Answer 14

1. Adaptation
2. Overload
3. Progression
4. Periodization
5. Variation
6. Warm-up
7. Cool-down
8. Specificity

Question 15

4 Main Characteristics of a Test

Answer 15

1. Validity
2. Reliability
3. Objectivity & Bias
4. Appropriateness

Question 16

What is the most important aspect of testing?

Answer 16

Validity

Question 17

11 Criteria for a Good Test

Answer 17

1.Relevant
2. Objective
3. Specific
4. Appropriate
5. Learning curve
6. Game-like
7. Meaningful
8. Individual
9. Simple
10. Challenging
11. Sensitive