MUSCULAR POWER

Question 1

muscular power

Answer 1

ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time

combination of speed and strength

Question 2

muscular power in sports

Answer 2

needed in most sports where distance, heigh, or any quick generation of force is important

Question 3

factors affecting muscular power

same as factors affecting strength as power combines strength and speed

Answer 3

large cross-sectional area - larger the muscle, the greater the strength potential (relating to muscle mass)
fast-twitch fibres are capable of greater strength output than slow-twitch fibres
males have greater muscle mass, therefore greater absolute strength. relative to cross-sectional area, no difference in strength available to any gender.
slower muscle contraction, more force it creates
strength preaks in performers aged 20-30, then decreases with the body’s diminishing ability to process protein, decreasing muscle mass (regular exercise can slow this process)
warmed-up muscles have greater ability to create strength
optimal angle for joint around muscle for the creation of strength

area, fibre type, sex, speed of contraction, age, warm up, joint angle

Question 4

test for muscular power

Answer 4

vertical jump
standing long jump
basketball throw

Question 5

training methods

Answer 5

plyometrics
resistance training with fast contraction and apporpriate recovery between repitions