Chapter 1 Flashcards
(51 cards)
The Modalities of Strength and Training Conditioning
- Resistance (Weight) Training (RT)
- Plyometrics
- Sprint/Agility Training
- Flexibility Exercises
- Aerobic Training
The Health- and Skill-Related Components of Fitness
- Strength
- Power
- Speed
- Jumping Ability
History of S&C: 2500 BC
art of strength contests on tomb walls in Egypt
History of S&C: 1800 BC
weight-throwing contests in Ireland
History of S&C: 1122-255 BC
strength tests in military in China
History of S&C: 6th century BC
rigorous military training in Greece
History: Greece
- Spartan boys sent to military school at 6-7 years of age
– Gymnastics, run, jump, javelin, discus, swim, & hunt
– Olympic games
Who is related to the concept of progressive overload?
Greek strongman and wrestler “Milo of Crotona.”
Who was important between 129-199 AD in science and medicine for strength and conditioning?
Greek physician Galen
Greek physician Galen
- Recommended RT
– Promoted use of handheld weights
– Worked with gladiators
History of S&C Science & Medicine: Renaissance
- French writer Montaigne described benefits of RT
– Camerarius (1544): wrote on RT health & performance benefits
– Vesalius (1514-1564): wrote book on A&P
– Albinus (1697-1770): wrote book on A&P
When did strength and conditioning gain popularity?
the 19th century
History of S&C: 19th Century
- Physical educators brought ideas to U.S. from Europe
- Rigorous training programs established
Use of ropes, medicine balls, dumbbells, clubs
In what sport were rigorous training programs established?
Gymnastics, manual RT, calisthenics, flexibility exercises,
games/sports, dance
What did Dudley Sargent (1849-1924) do in the 19th century?
invented exercise
machines & developed assessments of muscle strength
When was the era of the strongmen?
(mid-1800s to early 1900s)
Where did the strongman often appear?
in the “side shows” of circuses, state fairs, etcetera of the era
Era of the Strongmen: Louis Cyr (1863-1912)
4,337-lb back lift & horse pull
Era of the Strongmen: George Hackenschmidt (1877-1968)
wrestling champion
Era of the Strongmen: Eugen Sandow (1867-1925)
model for Mr. Olympia trophy
Brief History of S&C: 20th Century
- RT myths & misconceptions escalated
- Strongmen marketed alternative RT equipment or
programs
Who developed the training philosophy Dynamic Tension in the 20th century?
Angelo Sicliano aka Charles Atlas (ads in comics and shi)
History of S&C: 20th Century important years
- 1899: first issue of Physical Culture magazine
– 1902: Strength Magazine published
– 1894-1946: publication of many weight training books
History of S&C: Weightlifting
1891: First weightlifting championship
– 1896: Weightlifting first entered Olympics
– Bob Hoffman (1898-1895): “Father of American
Weightlifting”
