Missed Questions Flashcards

1
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How does stimulation of the sympathetic system affect the conduction system of the heart?

A

Accelerates SA node depolarization, and thus speeds up contraction and HR.

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2
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Height of box for step ups?

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12-18” (lifter’s leg should be 90 degrees when on the box)

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3
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What happens in the preparatory phase of periodization?

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No competition - basic strength - strength endurance/hypertrophy

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4
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Do training programs have to be different for females vs males?

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no

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5
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MOST important type of validity to be considered when evaluating the quality of a test?

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Construct validity (how well a test actually measures what it is supposed to measure).

NOT face validity or content validity.

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6
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How much recovery time is allowed for muscular endurance resistance exercise?

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Up to 30s. (higher loads, shorter rest)

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7
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Most popular dietary supplement consumed by young people in USA?

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pre-workout ENERGY drinks

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8
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How many essential amino acids are there? List them.

A

9
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalinine, threonine, tryptophan, valine

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9
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What works to increase acceleration ability?

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incline sprinting, sled tows (helps body find natural acceleration position)

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10
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Do spotters need to be able to handle the entire load?

A

no

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11
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Difference b/w essential and non-essential amino acids?

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Essential amino acids must be consumed. Non-essential are synthesized within the body.

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12
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Defined augmented feedback

A

External feedback from coach or trainer (can be verbal or video) that can be used to immediately improve form, execution, or performance.

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13
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Anaerobic CAPACITY is quantified as maximal power output achieved during activity lasting how long? Anaerboic POWER?

A

30-90seconds for anaerobic capacity. Less than 10 seconds for anaerobic power.

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14
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How do you calculate glycemic load (GL)?

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(Glycemic index of food (GI) x grams of carbohydrate per serving) / 100

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15
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What is a structural exercise?

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A core exercise that loads the spine directly or indirectly. (e.g. overhead squat)

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16
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What phase of the power snatch are the knees flexed the most?

A

catch

17
Q

What energy system is used during an all out sprint lasting 5 seconds? 6-30 seconds?

A

<5 s = phosphagen
6-30s = phosphagen + glycolytic

18
Q

What is an example of a anabolic steroid?

A

stanozolol

19
Q

What muscle fibers are LEAST resistant to fatigue?

A

Type IIx

20
Q

Series of reactions in which free fatty acids are broken down, resulting in Acetyl-CoA and hydrogen protons?

A

beta oxidation

21
Q

How many vertebrae in C-T-L-S spine?

A

29
C=7
T=12
L=5
Sacral = 5

22
Q

When an athlete works at an intensity of 65% of V02 Max or higher, what’s the body’s major source of energy?

A

Muscle glycogen
(liver glycogen is used for low intensity exercise)

23
Q

A marathon runner requires a high amount of what?

A

liver glycogen

24
Q

As exercise duration increases and glycogen stores are depleted, which process provides additional glucose for energy without ingesting any additional macronutrients?

A

gluconeogenesis = conversion of fat or protein into glucose

25
Q

What type of training has the greatest effect on excess post exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)?

A

Heavy resistance training above 80% 1RM for max reps

26
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Anaerobic capacity is defined as maximal power output lasting how long?

A

30-90seconds

27
Q

Type I muscle fiber characteristics

A

slow twitch
most resistant to fatigue
highest capacity for endurance
lowest capacity for power

28
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Type IIx muscle fiber characteristics

A

fast twitch
least resistant to fatigue
lowest capacity for endurance
highest capacity for power

29
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Type IIa muscle fiber characteristics

A

fast twitch
sit in the middle b/w I and IIx

more fatigue resistant than IIx

greater endurance than IIx but less than I

lower power production than IIx but greater than I