Strength Programming/Resistance Training Programming Flashcards
T or F:
Every type of athlete should use the same program design when training.
False
T or F:
One of the most important aspects of program design is individualization.
True
The 7 components of program design
Needs Analysis Exercise Selection Training Frequency Exercise Order Training Load & Repetitions Volume Rest Periods
Evaluation of an athlete and the characteristics of their sport would be a part of which component of program design?
Needs Analysis
T or F:
When performing a needs analysis, previous injuries are not a major concern.
False
Exercises that use large muscle areas and involve 2 or more joints
Core exercises
Exercises that use smaller muscles and involve only 1 joint
Assistance exercises
T or F:
Ideally, core exercises will mimic similar movements involved in the athlete’s sport.
True
T or F:
Core exercises have a lower risk of injury than assistance exercises.
False
A type of exercise that involves muscular stabilization of posture while performing the movement (e.g. the squat)
Structural exercises
A type of exercise that is “explosive” such as the Olympic lifts (the snatch, clean and jerk)
Power exercise
T or F:
Power and structural exercises should typically be performed at the beginning of a training session, before performing assistance exercises.
True (multi-joint exercises should typically be performed before single-joint exercises)
Which exercise would be most beneficial to an athlete that performs a large amount of ball dribbling and passing? A. leg press B. bicep curl C. triceps pushdown D. bent-over row
C. triceps pushdown
Term referring to an appropriate ratio of strength, power, and endurance of the muscles around a joint
Muscle balance
T or F:
A talented athlete with no resistance training experience can safely begin resistance training 3-4 days per week.
False
