Chapter 13: Lesson 1 Flashcards
Integrated training
A training concept that applies all forms of exercise, such as flexibility; cardiorespiratory; core; balance; plyometric; speed, agility, quickness; and resistance training, into one system.
Self-efficacy
One’s belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence.
Progressive overload
Increasing the intensity or volume of exercise programs using a systematic and gradual approach.
Fundamental movement patterns
Common and essential movements performed in daily life and are involved in exercise motions within a training session.
Hypertrophy
Enlargement of an organ or tissue; in the context of fitness, it is often used to describe the enlargement of skeletal muscle.
Posture
The relative disposition of the body parts in relation to the physical position, such as standing, lying down, and sitting.
Muscle imbalance
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
Unilateral
Relating to one side of the body.
Bilateral
Relating to two sides of the body.
Range of motion (ROM)
The degree to which specific joints or body segments can move; often measured in degrees.
Acute variables
Important components that specify how each exercise is to be performed; also known as exercise training variables.
Repetition
One complete movement of an exercise.
Set
A group of consecutive repetitions.
Training intensity
An individual’s level of effort compared with his or her maximal effort, which is usually expressed as a percentage.
Rest interval
The time taken to recuperate between sets.
