strength training

Question 1

what is static strength

Answer 1

force is applied against a resistance without any movement
-isometric
e.g on beam, floor gymnastics

Question 2

what is dynamic strength

Answer 2

applying a force against a resistance with the involvement of movement.
-isotonic
e.g long, triple and high jump

Question 3

what is maximum strength

Answer 3

involves one single contraction where maximal force is applied by a muscle
e.g deadlift

Question 4

what is explosive strength

Answer 4

ability to produce a maximal contraction in one or multiple rapid muscular contractions
e.g long jump, triple jump, shot putt

Question 5

what is strength endurance

Answer 5

ability to sustain repeated forceful contractions i’ve a period of time without onset of fatigue
e.g swimming

Question 6

factors of strength

Answer 6

cross sectional area
fibre type
gender
age

Question 7

effect of cross sectional area of strength

Answer 7

-bigger the cross sectional, the greater the strength
-muscle tissue exerts a force of 16-30N per cm2

Question 8

what effect does fibre type have on strength

Answer 8

greater % of FG the greater the strength
-larger motor neurones and more fibres per neurone so larger motor units so generates more force

Question 9

what effect does gender have on strength

Answer 9

males have more strength than females
-males have more testosterone sk more muscle tissue so greater strength
-no difference when comparing per cm3 of muscle tissue

Question 10

what effect does age have on strength

Answer 10

strength peaks for:
-males 18-30 years
-females 16-25 years