NSCA CSCS - Chapter 7 Flashcards
Adolescence
Development period between childhood and adulthood with accelerated growth and sexual maturation
Adulthood
State of full physical and sexual maturity in men and women
Amenorrhea
The absence of a menstrual cycle for more than 3 months
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Ligament in the front of the knee
Apophyseal
Location of tendon insertion along the diaphysis where growth cartilage is located
Biological age
Human age measured in terms of skeletal age, physique maturity, or sexual maturation
Childhood
Period of life before the development of secondary sex characteristics
Chronological age
The age in months or years
Cocontraction
Muscle contraction following ground contract
Development
The natural progression from prenatal life to adulthood
Diaphysis
The central shaft of a long bone
Ectomorphic
Slender and tall build
Endomorphic
Rounded build with broader hips
Female athlete triad
The interrelationship between menstrual function, energy availability, and bone mineral density in female athletes
Growth
Increase in body size or particular body part
Growth cartilage
Secondary ossification centers found on the epiphyseal growth plate, joint surface, and apophyseal insertions of muscle-tendon units
Maturation
The process of becoming mature and fully-functional
Menarche
The onset of menstruation
Mesomorphic
Muscular build with broad shoulders
Older
Ages above 65 years old
Osteopenia
Loss of bone mineral density between -1 and -2.5 standard deviations from the adult mean
Osteoporosis
Loss of bone mineral density below -2.5 standard deviations from the adult mean
Peak height velocity (PHV)
age of maximal growth during a puberty growth spurt
Preactivation
muscle contraction before ground contact
Puberty
the period of time in which secondary sex characteristics develop and a child transitions to young adulthood
Resistance exercise
Exercise involving a wide range of resistive loads to enhance physical health and performance
Sarcopenia
Loss of muscle mass and strength associated with age
Senior
Age above 65
Training age
Amount of time spent following a structured, well-planned resistance training program
Youth
Children and adolescents
Young athlete
Child or adolescent athlete