Sports Performance Enhancement Flashcards
What is OPTIMAL LOAD? How can you determine OPTIMAL LOAD with exercise prescription?
- load applied to structures to maximize physiological adaptation
- assess and get feedback CONSISTENTLY (*challenging, especially with injured athlete)
What is the difference between NEEDS analysis and TASK analysis?
- NEEDS ANALYSIS = process to determine specific goals of athlete
- TASK ANALYSIS = examines mechanics (forces and kinematics), energetics (metabolic = which energy systems needed), coordination of task (helps SCS to determine demands for RTP)
When considering SPECIFICITY of training for RETURN TO PLAY - what components need to be replicated?
- Force DIRECTION, MAGNITUDE and DURATION
- Rate of FORCE DEVELOPMENT (and PEAK forces achieved)
What are the 3 primary ENERGETIC needs for sport?
- Steady state
- Repeated sprint
- Explosive effort
Horizontal jumping tests help to predict…?
- Sprint speed
- Change of direction
Vertical jump testing helps with comparing…?
- Concentric versus stretch-shortening cycle abilities
What are the 4 methods for measuring STRENGTH?
- Isometric and Isokinetic (on isokinetic machine) = gold standard (reliable, valid)
- Hand-held dynamometer = tests isometric strength
- One rep max OR Predicted one-rep max (submax load and use regression analysis)
- Reps in reserve (at end of set ask “how many more reps could you have done?”)
How do you test for Maximum Anaerobic Threshold?
- test for the LOWEST SPEED at which V02 max is used
What is a good energy system Return to Play test for field athlete (eg soccer) ?
Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test = includes change of direction
- rehab option (stop at 6 min and measure HR to determine progress)
How do you determine MAXIMAL AEROBIC SPEED TEST?
- Run set distance or time at max speed (that can be maintained)
- time based approach is best (>5 min = most accurate)
- Maximal Aerobic Speed = distance
covered/time - can do bike (ie: total wattage/time)
List in order Vermeil’s Heirarchy of athletic development
Evaluation/Testing > Work Capacity > Strength > Explosive Strength > Elastic/Reactive Strength > Speed
How do you calculate POWER?
Power = (force x displacement)/time
What are the BIOMECHANICAL factors in the exhibition of strength?
- NEURAL CONTROL (# and type of motor units, rate of firing)
- MUSCLE CROSS-SECTION AREA
- ARRANGEMENT OF MUSCLE FIBERS (inc pennation = inc sarcomeres in // = inc force
- MUSCLE LENGTH (greatest force at rest length; active vs passive insufficiency
- JOINT ANGLE
What is PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD and why is it important with regards to EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION?
- gradual/constant increase in stress necessary to cause adaptive responses
- important to avoid ADAPTATION (diminished response with repeated exposure to same stimulus)
What are the 3 phases of ADAPTATION per Seyle’s GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME?
- ALARM phase = stiffness/soreness, fatigue with small drop in performance post training
- RESISTANCE phase = body adapts —> less soreness, improved tolerance and performance via supercompensation
- EXHAUSTION phase = stressors occurring longer than tolerated (risk for overtraining, overuse injuries)
What is the FITNESS FATIGUE MODEL?
- says that there are TWO responses to training = FITNESS and FATIGUE
- interaction of these = determines change in performance after training
What is PERIODIZATION? Why is it important in REHAB and TRAINING?
- planned manipulation of training variables (sets, reps, load)
- to maximize training adaptations (and avoid overload)
*required for maximal strength gains