Methods of training
What method of training involves moving through different stations with exercises targeting different muscle groups?
Circuit training
What component of fitness is primarily used by weightlifters?
Muscular strength
What principle of training is being used when you increase the weight you lift over time?
Progressive overload
What energy system is used for short, explosive efforts lasting up to 10 seconds?
ATP-PC system
What is the name of the muscle at the back of your upper arm?
Triceps
Which method of training involves repeated periods of high intensity followed by rest?
Interval training
What component of fitness helps a gymnast hold a stretch for a long time?
Flexibility
Which principle means your training should match your sport or goal?
Specificity
What energy system produces lactic acid as a by-product?
Lactic acid system
What is the anatomical term for moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
Abduction
What method of training is best suited for improving muscular strength?
Resistance training
What component of fitness allows a football player to quickly change direction?
Agility
What principle suggest that we need to mix up our training program to prevent boredom?
Principle of Tedium
What is the main fuel source used by the aerobic energy system?
Carbohydrates (or fats if at rest)
What is the name of the muscle responsible for knee extension?
Quadriceps
Which method of training combines fast and slow running over different terrains?
Fartlek training
What component of fitness is most important for a marathon runner?
Cardiovascular endurance
What principle is being used when a coach makes an athlete's training gradually more difficult?
Progression
What energy system is dominant during a 400m sprint?
actic acid system
What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens?
Concentric
What training method would be most suitable to improve cardiovascular endurance for a long-distance cyclist?
Continuous training
What component of fitness does a sprinter mainly rely on at the start of a race?
Power
What principle is being ignored if an athlete becomes injured from training too often without breaks?
Rest and recovery
What energy system is dominant during a 60-minute football game?
Aerobic system
During a bicep curl, what is the name of the muscle that relaxes while the bicep contracts?
Triceps (antagonist)