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NCSF CSC Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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Contact force that opposes the motion of two bodies in opposite directions

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Friction

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2
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Denotes a tendency to return to an original shape after being stretched

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Elastic

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3
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Describes the structural aspects of the body and articulating segments

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Form closure

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4
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Can function to accelerate or decelerate a joint movement

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Agonist

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5
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Describes soft tissues that help maintain contact positions at a joint

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Force closure

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6
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Functions to oppose the prime mover, often serves as a decelerator

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Antagonist

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7
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Joint angle during a lift where the load is harder to move due to inefficiency

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Sticking point

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8
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Can be used to assess posture and observe variations in anatomical positions

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Plumb line

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9
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Ability of the body to efficiently manage conditions without undue resistance

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Function

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10
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Global muscle systems that function to stabilize the spine and pelvis

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Outer unit

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11
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List at least four fundamental issues that contribute to dysfunction and the risk of injury

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a. Poor posture
b. Faulty movement patterns
c. Improper biomechanics
d. Musculoskeletal deficiencies
e. Muscle imbalance

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12
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The hip joint possesses a greater level of form closure (T/F)

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True

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13
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The structure of the shoulder joint allows for its significant mobility (T/F)

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True

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14
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The hip joint has a smaller articulating surface, which allows for its significant loading capacity (T/F)

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False

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15
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The shoulder joint’s limited form closure makes it more susceptible to injury (T/F)

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True

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16
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Identify the three major factors that can influence force closure at a joint.

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a. Any change in joint angle
b.The integrity of connective tissues
c.Muscle balance

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17
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True or False? Emotion is physically expressed and can lead to postural adjustments, mechanical changes, and an altered level of motivation to engage in physical efforts.

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True

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18
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Local stabilizers are designed to reduce segment __________

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Translation

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19
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Local stabilizers do not control ___________ but rather prepare a body segment for oncoming force.

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Range of motion

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20
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Local stabilizer activation in the trunk should precede that of the muscles responsible for ___________

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Limb movement

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21
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What is the global stabilizers role?

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Generate force to control range of movement

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22
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What is the global stabilizers main function?

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Control of the inner/outer ranges of movement, tend to contract eccentrically for low-load deceleration of momentum and rotational control

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23
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What is the global mobilizers main role?

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Generate torque to produce movement

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24
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What is the global mobilizers main function?

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Produce joint movement, especially in the sagittal plane, tend to contract concentrically and also absorbs shock forces from impacts

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25
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True or False? Considering the body utilizes reactive stiffness and movement to dampen forces acting to upset stability, static exercises such as planks should be used to maximize sport-specific stability.

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False

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26
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What are the major training issues/limitations with Kyphotic exaggeration (upper-cross)?

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Inability to perform overhead lifts, receives, and proper bilateral row position, compromise to spinal position during pulls and squats

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27
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What are the major training issues/limitations with Lower-cross syndrome?

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Compromise to bilateral hip and knee flexion activities such as squats, inability to access core musculature, inhibition to glute-driven hip extension and knee position during heavy loading

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28
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What are the major training issues/limitations with lateral pelvic displacement?

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Compromise to all squatting actions, compensatory dominance in leg exercises and ballistic hip extension, difficulty in spinal stabilization

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29
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Equilibrium is influenced by __________ (all of the above)

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a. The width of the base of support
b. Height of the center of mass relative to the base of support
c. Alignment of the center of mass relative to the base of support

30
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Activities aimed at restoring or improving joint function

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Corrective exercise

31
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Associated with reduced reciprocal inhibition

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Myofascial deformation

32
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Proper warm-up movements can usually address the issue

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Level 2 dysfunction

33
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Both working limbs function independently

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Open kinetic circuit

34
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The issue is promoting major impediments to performance

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Level 3 dysfunction

35
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Force is applied to a distally-fixed position

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Closed-kinetic chain exercise

36
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The resistance is moved around a distally fixed position

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Open-kinetic chain exercise

37
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Both limbs function cooperatively to resist the same load

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Closed kinetic circuit

38
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Selecting exercises that connect the sling systems can help maximize muscle stabilization and strength (T/F)

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True

39
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Eight reps per leg of a weighted OH lateral lunge should be considered 16 reps of trunk stability effort (T/F)

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True

40
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Unilateral exercises reduce the recruitment of prime movers due to the propensity of using lighter loads (T/F)

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False

41
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Concentric muscle contractions result in greater muscle damage than eccentric contractions (T/F)

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False

42
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Using a greater ROM during a given exercise will usually increase the risk for myofascial deformation (T/F)

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False

43
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True or False? Bear hugging a heavy bag while performing front squats would be an example of unfamiliar loading.

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True

44
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During the receive phase, tight [a] and [b] will promote low elbow positions as well as scapular protraction.
Tight hip flexors inhibit upward extension, commonly observed as [c]
Those with tight [d] will lose pelvic integrity during the first pull.
Trunk instability and strength will result in [e] the loss of the trunk during the receiver.

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a. latissimus dorsi
b. triceps
c. an inappropriate “jump out” action
d. hamstrings
e. flexion

45
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What is the primary objective of corrective exercise?

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Increased maximal force output

46
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Which of the following considerations related to employing a functional training program is not correct?
a. Movements instead of muscles should be trained to improve motor unit synchronization
b. Unilateral contractions are associated with lower muscle activity compared to bilateral
c. Eccentric movements should be taught as foundations for high-intensity concentric muscle actions
d. Using antagonist-to-agonist contraction patterns can reduce resistance to movement

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b. Unilateral contractions are associated with lower muscle activity compared to bilateral

47
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What is an example of a closed-chain, closed-circuit exercise?

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Barbell front squat

48
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Which of the following are optimal for maximizing stability and joint segment ROM?

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Closed-chain, open-circuit exercises

49
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True or False? Utilizing a split stance is useful during overhead lifts as it will allow the proper stabilizers to act upon the trunk, and the latissimus dorsi will experience less movement restriction through a full ROM.

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True

50
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Which of the following exercises would be the correct selection for addressing tight hip flexors?

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OH lunge

51
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Which of the following would be an appropriate initial recommendation for an athlete who employs a posterior pelvic tilt during the back squat?

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Activate your pelvic floor

52
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Which of the following would be a useful corrective technique for an athlete who continues to squat excessively while attempting to pull from the floor during the deadlift exercise?

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Raise the hips and align the shoulders with the bar

53
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Which of the following would be an appropriate verbal cue for an athlete who experiences notable lateral sway during walking lunges?

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Push through your heel

54
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Which of the following would be the most useful corrective technique for an athlete who continues to lean backwards during the military press?

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Perform the exercise in a split stance

55
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Which type of muscle functions to decelerate ballistic contractions?

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Antagonists

56
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Which muscle groups serve to control neutral joint positions?

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local stabilizers

57
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Improper activation or poor endurance within which of the following muscles will often result in posterior rotation of the pelvis and place the spine in a compromised position during loaded squat exercises?

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pelvic floor

58
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An athlete with lower-cross syndrome will likely experience motor unit inhibition during which of the following actions?

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Hip extension

59
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What is the most likely problem if the knees move inward during landing activities?

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Weakness in the gluteals

60
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The most common error during programs aimed at improving kinetic chain function is:

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Insufficient loading

61
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Closed kinetic circuits are used to:

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Increase stability for loading

62
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Which limiting factor would dictate the quantity of repetitions used for a set of dumbbell step-ups to unilateral overhead press?

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Trunk stabilizer fatigue

63
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of myofascial deformation?

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Lack of coordinated activity

64
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_____________________ involve applying force to a distally fixed position and require the body to stabilize segments so that the transfer and acceleration of force can be facilitated to accomplish the task.

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Closed kinetic chain exercises

65
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What would be the most useful corrective exercise for an athlete with tight hamstrings?

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split stance good mornings

66
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Lateral band squats would be useful for an athlete who struggles with which of the following movement compensations during the back squat?

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Overactive adductors

67
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What would be an effective corrective exercise for an athlete with tight calves?

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Single-leg opposite reach

68
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Resisted overhead Y-reaches are commonly used to:

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Increase activation in the mid-lower trapezius

69
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An athlete’s plank with T-reach can be used to:

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Activate central and peripheral stabilizers while stretching the chest

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71
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An athlete using too much weight during the power clean may perform any of the following compensatory actions during the receive component, except:

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Increased trunk extension

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