Strength & Power

Question 1

What is the most frequently used resistance in a Wingate Test?

Answer 1

7.5% of body weight

Question 2

What are the collection 2 times (seconds) that can be used in a Wingate Test

Answer 2

10 seconds

30 seconds

Question 3

What is the difference between muscle strength and power?

Answer 3

Strength = maximal force a muscle or muscle group can generate in given set conditions

Power = time rate of doing work

Question 4

Why is the forearm a good indicator of a persons natural strength?

Answer 4

The do not receive much training in recreational activities.

Using maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) you can determine if a person has predominantly type I or type II fibres

Question 5

What device is used to measure grip strength and how many readings should be taken?

Answer 5

Dynamometer

3 readings (average) 1 minute rest between (both hands)

Question 6

Where is the girth measurement for forearm taken?

Answer 6

Maximum girth
Palm up
Relaxing muscles

Question 7

Where is the girth measurement for thigh taken?

Answer 7

Standing, weight evenly distributed, legs slightly apart.

Level of the mid point lateral (outer side) surface of the thigh, midway between
trochanterion (top of the thigh bone, femur) and tibiale laterale (top of the tibia
bone).