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Program Design Flashcards

To master the program design portion of the NASM certification test

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What are two methods of pregression in the Power level of the OPT model?

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Increase speed and load

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What are three things that clients should have established prior to incorporating dynamic stretching into their exercise program?

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Good levels of tissue extensibility, core stability, and balance capabilities

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Physiological and functional changes associated with aging include reductions in the following:

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Maximum attainable heart rate, cardiac output, muscle mass, balance, coordination, connective tissue elasticity, and bone mineral density

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List the acute variables for resistance training in Phase 2 Strength Endurance Training of the OPT model.

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Perform 8-12 reps, 2-4 sets; 2/0/2 tempo for strength exercises, 4/2/1 tempo for stabilization exercises; 70-80% intensity; 0-60 seconds rest

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Condition in which there is a decrease in bone mass and density as well as an increase in the space between bones, resulting in porosity and fragility.

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Osteoperosis

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What blood pressure reading defines hypertension?

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Greater than or equal to 140/90

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Name the seven performance benefits achieved when following the OPT model.

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Stength, power, endurance, flexibility, speed, agility, and balance

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Number of recommended plyometric (reactive) exercises for clients training in Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training.

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0-2

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A resistance training system that consists of a series of exercises the client performs one one after the other with minimal rest between each exercise.

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Circuit Training System

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What exercise positions should be avoided after 12 weeks of pregnancy?

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Supine and prone position exercises

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What is the recommended number of reps and sets for resistance training in Phase 4 Maximal Strength Training of the OPT Model?

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1-5 reps, 4-6 sets

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What phases of the OPT model should be used for improving general sports performance?

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Phase 1 Stabalization Endurance, Phase 2 Strength Endurance, and Phase 5 Power

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What is the recommended repitition range for resistance training in Phase 2 Strength Endurance of the OPT Model?

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8-12

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What are the three adaptations/levels of the Optimum Performance Trainging model?

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Stabilization, Strength, Power

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The resistance training system that involves breaking the body up into parts to be trained on separate days.

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Split-routine system

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What is the recommended tempo for core exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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Medium

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What is the recommended number of reps and sets for resistance training in the Power phase of the OPT model?

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1-5 reps for the strength exercise and 8-10 reps for the power exercise, 3-5 sets

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Which phase(s) of the OPT model are most important for a client who has a goal of body fat reduction?

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Phase 1 Stabilization ENdurance and Phase 2 Strength Endurance

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What is the recommended tempo for resistance training exercises in Phase 4 of the OPT model?

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X/X/X (as fast as can be controlled)

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What adaptations occur from high volume training?

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Increased muscle cross-sectional area, improved blood lipid serum profile, and increased metabolic rate

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Straight percentage equation for determining max heart rate.

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220-age

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What are two progressions for a ball dumbell row?

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Alternating-arm and single-arm

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Tye type of specificity that refers to the energy demand placed on the body.

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Metabolic specificity

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What are four special considerations for training clients with diabetes?

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Make sure client has appropriate footwear, have client keep a snack with them, use SMR with care and under supervision of a physician, avoid excessive plyometric training and higher intensity training

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What is the recommended rest period between pairs in Phase 5 Power Training of the oPT model (in reference to resistance training).

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1-2 minutes

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Name two progressions for step-up balance.

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Step-in frontal plane and step-in transverse plane

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Name special consideration for training a client with arthiritis.

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Avoid heavy lifting and high repetitions, stay in pain-free ranges of motion, only use SMR if tolerated by the client, there may be a need to start out with just 5 minutes of exercise and progressively increase.

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A system of strength training that uses a couple of exercises performed in rapid succession of one another.

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Superset system

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Ther resistance training system where the client performs all sets of an exercise or body part before moving on to the next exercise or body part.

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Horizontal loading

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Approximately, what percent recovery of ATP and PC will occur after 60 seconds?

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85-90%

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What is the amount of time active-isolated stretches should be held?

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1-2 seconds

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Name sample core exercises to use with a client that has hypertension.

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Standing torso cable iso-rotation and standing cobra

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The recommended rest intervals for resistance training in Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training of the OPT model.

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0-90 seconds

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What is the recommended exercise for resistance training in the Power phase of the OPT model?

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1 strength exercise superset with 1 power exercise

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In what phase of the OPT model would you perform plyometric exercises as fast as possible?

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Phase 5 Power

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Muscular endurance and stabilization is best developed with what percent of 1 RM?

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50-70%

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The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce the greatest force in the shortest amount of time.

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Power

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What is the recommended repetition range for resistance training in Phase 3 of the OPT model?

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6-12

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The resistance training system that is another variation of circuit training that alternates upper body and lower body exercises throughout the circuit.

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Peripheral heart action system

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What type of adaptations are seen with higher volume training?

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Cellular adaptations

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What is the recommended exercise selection for resistance training for a client in the Maximal Strength phase of the OPT model?

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1-3 strength exercises per body part

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What are two methods of progression in the Maximal Strength Training level of the OPT model?

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Increase volume and load

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What are three goals of Phase 4 Maximal Strength Training of the OPT model?

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Increase motor unit recruitment, increase frequency of motor unit recruitment, improve peak force

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What are the acute variables for active-isolated stretching?

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1-2 sets, hold 1-2 seconds, 5-10 repetitions

45
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What is the means of progressing clients in Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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Increasing proprioceptive demand, volume, intensity or by decreasing rest periods

46
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The enlargment of skeletal muscle fibers in response to overcoming force from high volumes of tension.

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Muscular hypertrophy

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What are the recommended repetition tempos for resistance training exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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2/0/2 strength exercises and 4/2/1 stabilization exercises

48
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What two flexibility techniques are recommended as a proper warm-up before athletic activity?

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SMR (self-myofascial release) and dynamic stretching

49
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The resistance training tempo used in Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training of the OPT model.

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4/2/1

50
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What are some special considerations for a client with osteoporosis?

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Progression should be slow and well monitored; exercises should be progressed to free sitting or standing; focus exercises on hips, thights, back and arms; avoid spinal loading; make sure client is breathing normally

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What are the recommended prepetitions for resistance training in Phase 5 of the OPT model?

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1-5 reps strength and 8-10 reps power

52
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Name benefits of suspension body-weight training.

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Increased muscle activation, low compressive loads to the spine, increased performance, potentil increase in caloric expenditure, improvements in cardiovascular fitness

53
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What is the primary goal in balance training?

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To challenge the limits of stability

54
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The recommended reps and sets for resistance training in Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training of the OPT model.

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12-20 reps, 1-3 sets

55
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In a core training program, what is the number of core exercises recommended in Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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0-4

56
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Chronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin defficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.

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Diabetes

57
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Name three low-volume high-intensity training adaptations.

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Increase rate of force production, increased motor-unit recruitment, increased motor-unit synchronization

58
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Name the training system that involves performing one set of each exercise.

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Single-set system

59
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What is the intensity level for power exercises performed in Phase 5 of the OPT model?

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30-45% of 1RM or up to 10% of body weight

60
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Heart rate zones used in State III of cardiorespiratory training

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Zone 1: 65-75%
Zone 2: 76-85%
Zone 3: 86-95%

61
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The recommended rest intervals for resistance training in the Hypertrophy Phase of the OPT model.

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0-60 seconds

62
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What type of adaptations are seen with low volume training?

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Neurologic adaptations

63
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Name the nine acute variables of training.

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Repetitions, sets, training intensity, repetition tempo, training volume, rest interval, training frequency, training duration, exercise selection

64
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A system of strength training that involves a progressive or regressive step approach that either increases weight with each set or decreases weight with each set.

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Pyramid system

65
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What is the repetition range for resistance training in Phase 4 of the OPT model?

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1-5

66
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What is the recommended tempo for plymetric exercises in Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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Repeating

67
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Name 6 benefits of vibration training.

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Improved circulation and cardiovascular function, alleviation of muscle soreness, weight reduction and increased metabolism, increased bone density, increased flexibility and range of motion, improved overall well-being

68
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What is the correct tempo for plyometric-stabilization exercises?

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Hold landing for 3-5 seconds

69
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Which cardiorespiratory training stage uses 65-85 intensity?

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Stage II

70
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What are three goals of Phase 5 Power Training of the OPT model?

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Enhance neuromuscular efficiency, enhance prime mover strength, increase rate of force production

71
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A resistance training system popular since the 1940’s that consists of performing a multiple number of sets for each exercise.

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Multiple-set system

72
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What is the recommended intensity and rest interval for resistance training in Phase 4 of the OPT model?

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85-100% intensity, 3-5 minutes rest

73
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Give three progressions for ball squat, curl to press exercise.

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Alternating-arm, one-arm, single leg

74
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What is the recommended resistance training exercise selection for Phase 2 of the OPT model?

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Perfomr 1 strength exercise superset with 1 stabilization exercise

75
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Name special considerations when training a youth client.

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Progression shuold be based on postural control and make exercising fun

76
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What is the recommended exercise selection and intensity for Phase 3 of the OPT model?

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2-4 strength level exercises per body part, 75-85% intensity

77
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What are some of the benefits of kettlebell training?

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Enhanced athleticism, coordination, and balance; increased mental focus and physical stamina; increased oxygen uptake; increased total-body conditioning; recruitment of the posterior chain; increased core stability and muscle endurance; increased strength and power; imporved grip strength; increased metabolic demands and caloric expenditure

78
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The recommended number of sets for resistance training in Phase 3 Hypertrophy Training of the OPT model?

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3-5

79
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What are three things recent research has demonstrated regarding circuit training?

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It is just as beneficial as traditional cardiorespiratory training, it produced greater levels of EPOC and strength, and it produced near identical caloric expenditure when compared to walking at a fast pace.

80
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What repetition tempo is used for resistance training in Phase 3 Hypertrophy Training of the OPT model?

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2/0/2

81
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A resistance training system that alternates body parts trained from set to set, starting from the upper extremity and moving to the lower extremity.

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Vertical loading

82
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The recommended intensity level for resistance training in the Stabilization Endurance phase of the OPT model.

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50-70%

83
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Name three physiological considerations when training youth.

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  1. Submaximal oxygen demand (economy of movement): children are less efficient and tend to exercise at a higher percentage of their peak oxygen uptake as compared to adults.
  2. Glycolytic enzyme production is insufficient to sustain bouts of high-intensity exercise.
  3. Limited ability to sweat in response to hot, humid environments (decreased tolerance to temperature extremes).
84
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Number of repetitions per exercise that should be performed for dynamic stretching.

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10 reps

85
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What are the acute variables for dynamic stretching?

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1 set, 10 reps, 3-10 exercises

86
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Name four upper body progressions in the Progression Continuum

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Two-arms, alternating-arms, single-arm, single-arm with trunk rotation.

87
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Name the four primary areas of focus in Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance Training.

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Increasing stability, increasing muscular endurance, increasing neuromuscular efficiency of the core musculature, improving intermuscular and intramuscular coordination

88
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What is the recommended repetition tempo for resistance training in Phase 5 of the OPT model?

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X/X/X (as fast as can be controlled)

89
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What are three regressions for performing a prone iso-abs exercise?

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Perform in standard push-up position, perform in push-up position with knees on the floor, perform with hands on the bench and feet on the floor

90
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Give one regression for a ball dumbbell row.

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Kneeling over ball.

91
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What is the recommended rest period between circuits for resistance training in the Power Phase of the OPT model?

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3-5 minutes

92
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Name six special considerations for clients with hypertension.

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  1. Avoid heavy lifting and Valsalva maneuvers
  2. Dont’ let clients over grip equipment
  3. Modify tempo to avoid extended isometric and concentric muscle action
  4. Perfomr exercises in standing or seated position
  5. Allow client to stand up slowly
  6. Progress client slowly
93
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The type of specificity that refers to the speed of contractino and exercise selection.

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Neuromuscular specificity

94
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What are the two techniques used in corrective flexibility according to the integrated flexibility continuum?

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SMR (self-myofascial release) and static stretching

95
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What are the most appropriate phases of the OPT model to use with an obese client?

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Phase 1 and Phase 2

96
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Which phases should be included in an annual plan for a client with the goal of basic body fat reduction?

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Phases 1 and 2

97
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Percentage of intensity for resistance training in the second Phase of the OPT model.

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70-80%

98
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What is the correct repetition tempo for core-power exercises?

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X/X/X (as fast as can be controlled)

99
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What is the adaptation yielded from 3-5 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 75-85% intensity?

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Hypertrophy

100
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What is the means of progressing clients in Phsae 5 of the OPT model?

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Increasing the speed of the movement or the load used

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