Section 5 Flashcards

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1
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What exercise equipment should clients always use when performing plyometric training, due to its high-impact nature?

A

Supportive shoes

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2
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Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane?

A

Posterior pelvic tilt

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3
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Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the core?

A

Transverse abdominis

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4
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You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ drills?

A

3 to 5 reps

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5
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Which statement best defines the concept of relative flexibility?

A

Altered movement patterns

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6
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Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered aerobic?

A

The exercise is intense.

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7
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What is the intended outcome of stage 2 training?

A

To increase the workload (e.g., speed, incline) in a way that helps clients exercise at higher intensities and achieve greater levels of aerobic fitness

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8
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Which client position during exercise has been shown to lead to the highest core muscle activity during breathing exercises?

A

Standing

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9
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The center of gravity moves in which direction when the knees and hips are equally flexed bilaterally?

A

Inferiorly

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10
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What are the recommended training variables for active stretching?

A

1 to 3 sets, hold each stretch for 1 to 2 seconds, and repeat for 5 to 10 repetitions

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In what training zone are you exercising at a challenging to hard intensity, where continual talking would become challenging?

A

Zone 2

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12
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What differentiates change of direction from agility?

A

Reaction to a signal

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In which training stage would you utilize work intervals performed just above VT1 and recovery intervals performed below VT1?

A

Stage 2 training

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14
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How much rest should be given between each repetition of an SAQ exercise for young athletes?

A

15 to 60 seconds

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15
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How does the stretch-shortening cycle improve concentric force production?

A

It builds up elastic energy during the eccentric phase, preloading the muscle.

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16
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With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to perform?

A

1 to 4 sets

17
Q

What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?

A

1 or 2 sessions per week

18
Q

Which principle states that soft tissue will model along the lines of stress?

A

Davis’s law

19
Q

What are two contraindications for self-myofascial techniques?

A

Cancer and bleeding disorders

20
Q

What is considered to be the mechanism of action with self-myofascial rolling?

A

Autogenic inhibition

21
Q

What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?

A

Thumbs pointing up

22
Q

Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?

A

It causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently.

23
Q

You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ drills?

A

3 to 5 reps

24
Q

Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance?

A

Biomechanical ankle platform system

25
Q

How is nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) best defined?

A

Energy expenditure through daily activities outside of structured exercise, such as walking, completing household chores, and taking the stairs

26
Q

Flexibility is defined as the following:

A

Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows for complete range of motion

27
Q

How is VT1 identified when using the talk test during a cardio workout?

A

Continuous talking becomes challenging

28
Q

What type of resistance training exercise best describes a kettlebell bottoms-up movement?

A

Stabilization-focused exercise

29
Q

What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power step-up exercise?

A

Ice skaters

30
Q

Reactive training is another common name for which type of exercise?

A

Plyometric training

31
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A client is performing the multiplanar step-up, balance, curl to overhead press exercise. During the movement, their low-back arches. Which muscles are potentially overactive and underactive?

A

Overactive latissimus dorsi and underactive abdominals

32
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Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is incorrect?

A

Measuring intensity by one’s “effort” (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of intensity.

33
Q

What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?

A

5 times a week

34
Q

Maintaining one’s balance while standing still on a single foot in contact with a firm surface can best be described as what type of balance?

A

Static balance

35
Q

When designing a 4-zone model for cardiorespiratory training, what range of intensity defines zone 2?

A

From VT1 to the midpoint between VT1 and VT2

36
Q

The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?

A

Strength

37
Q

During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?

A

Hip extension