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Module 1 - Integrated Training Essentials Flashcards

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A comprehensive approach that attempts to improve all components necessary for an athlete to perform at the highest level and prevent injury.

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Integrated training

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The ability of the neuromuscular system to contract eccentrically, isometrically, and concentrically in all three planes of motion.

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Functional strength

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The ability of the Human Movement System (HMS) to allow agonists, antagonists, synergists, and stabilizers to work synergistically to produce force, reduce force, and dynamically stabilize the entire Human Movement System.

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Neuromuscular

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An active stretch (eccentric contraction) of a muscle followed by an immediate shortening (concentric contraction) of that same muscle.

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Stretch-shortening cycle

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The resting length of a muscle and the tension the muscle can produce at this resting length.

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Length-tension relationship

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Muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint.

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Force-couple

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Muscle tightness that causes decreased neural drive to its functional antagonist.

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Altered reciprocal inhibition

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Compensation by synergists for a weak or inhibited prime mover in an attempt to maintain force production and functional movement patterns.

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Synergistic dominance

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The ability of the Human Movement System to have optimal range of motion (ROM) as well as neuromuscular control throughout that ROM in order to prevent injury and enhance functional efficiency.

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Flexibility

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Muscular force can be amplified by increasing the rate of incoming impulses from the motor neuron after all prospective motor units have been activated.

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Rate coding

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How quickly a muscle can generate force.

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Rate of force production

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Components of an integrated sports performance program:

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  1. Flexibility training,
  2. Metabolic energy system training,
  3. Core training,
  4. Balance training,
  5. Plyometric training,
  6. Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training,
  7. Resistance training,
  8. Sport-specific conditioning.
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Exercises progression continuum:

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  • Slow to fast
  • Known to unknown
  • Stable to controlled to dynamic functional movement
  • Low force to high force
  • Correct execution to increased intensity
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The ability of the stabilizing muscles to provide dynamic joint stabilization and postural equilibrium during functional activities.

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Stabilization strength

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15
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Performing two exercises back-to-back without rest.

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Super-set

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Exercise selection criteria:

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1) Safe
2) Challenging
3) Progressive
4) Systematic (integrated functional continuum)
5) Proprioceptively enriched
6) Activity specific

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Functional continuüm:

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  • Performed in all three planes of motion (multiplanar)
  • Uses multidimensional movement
  • Uses the entire muscle-contraction spectrum
  • Uses the entire contraction-velocity spectrum
  • Manipulates all acute training variables (sets, repetitions, intensity, rest intervals, frequency, and duration).
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What is the definition of integrated training?

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A comprehensive approach that attempts to improve all components necessary for an athlete to perform at the highest level and prevent injury.

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Improves range of motion, creating more efficient movement and preventing injury.

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Flexibility training

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20
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Increases cardiorespiratory efficiency, including aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

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Metabolic energy system training

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Improves stability, endurance, strength, and neuromuscular control of the core musculature.

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Core training

22
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Improves joint stability and coordination, and reduces the chance of lower extremity injury.

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Balance training

23
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Increased ability to reduce forces, stabilize, and produce forces rapidly.

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Plyometric training

24
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Develops proper running mechanics, reaction time, and maintenance of posture during dynamic movement.

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SAQ training

25
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Promotes athletic performance in multiple areas of strength.

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Resistance training

26
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The three levels of the OPT Model.

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Stabilization, Strength, and Power

27
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The goals of Phase 1 of the OPT Model (Stabilization Endurance Training) include:

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  • Improve muscular endurance
  • Enhance joint stability
  • Increase flexibility
  • Enhance postural control
  • Improve neuromuscular efficiency
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The goals of Phase 2 of the OPT Model (Strength Endurance) include:

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  • Improving overall work capacity
  • Enhancing joint stabilization
  • Increasing lean body mass
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The goal of Phase 3 of the OPT Model (Hypertrophy Training) is:

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  • Increase muscle size
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The goal of Phase 4 of the OPT Model (Maximal Strength Training) is:

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  • Increase the maximal amount of force a prime mover can produce
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The goal of Phase 5 of the OPT Model (Power Training) includes:

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  • Enhance neuromuscular efficiency
  • Enhance prime mover strength
  • Increase rate of force production
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The goal of Phase 6 of the OPT Model (Maximal Power Training) includes:

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  • Enhance neuromuscular efficiency
  • Enhance prime mover strength
  • Increase rate of force production
33
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What best describes how sports performance professionals use NASM’s OPT Model?

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To design a well-rounded progressive training program.

34
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Improved intra- and inter-muscular efficiency yields less inhibition from muscles performing which function?

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Antagonist muscle action

35
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Which phase of the OPT model is designed to enhance stabilization strength and endurance while increasing prime mover strength?

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Phase II: Strength Endurance

36
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Which of the following is a dynamic, controlling quality and describes the alignment of each segment of the HMS?

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Posture

37
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Which OPT level of training prepares the athlete to engage in more demanding exercise by correcting muscular imbalances?

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Stabilization

38
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Which component of a fitness program is possibly the most misunderstood and underrated?

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Metabolic training

39
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What is the ability of the neuromuscular system to contract eccentrically, isometrically, and concentrically in all three planes of motion?

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Functional strength

40
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Which of the following utilizes multiplanar, multidimensional movement across the entire contraction-velocity spectrum?

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Functional continuum

41
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Improving speed, change of direction, and reaction time are possible through which type of training?

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SAQ

42
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What is the ability of the central nervous system to allow agonists, antagonists, synergists, stabilizers, and neutralizers to work interdependently?

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Neuromuscular efficiency

43
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Which integrated training variable has options such as 2-arms, alternate-arms, or one-arm with rotation?

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Upper extremity symmetry

44
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What type of exercise environment is necessary to achieve the desired adaptations from balance training?

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Proprioceptively enriched

45
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A bench or stability ball is an example of which integrated training variable?

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Base of support

46
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Plane of motion is a component of which of the following?

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Integrated training variables

47
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Flexibility training, core training, and plyometric training are components of what?

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Integrated sports performance

48
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What is the ability of the stabilizating muscles to provide dynamic joint stabilization and postural equilibrium during functional activities?

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Stabilization strength

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