Basketball & Fitness Connections
What is traveling?
A player raises their pivot foot after receiving or dribbling the ball.
What is rest?
Allows the body to repair and strengthen muscles.
What is the principle of Overload?
Working the body harder than it is normally worked to see improvement.
What is aerobic respiration?
The process where cells use oxygen to break down glucose (food).
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is paying full attention to the present moment without any judgment.
What is a box out?
It is when you use your core strength to get between the opponent and the basket in case they miss the shot.
What are some actives for recovery?
Active recovery activities are walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, yoga, or active stretching.
What is the principle of Specificity?
The way the body responds to physical activity is very specific to the activity itself.
What food has the richest protein?
Lean meat (chicken, turkey, beef).
When you're taking a deep breath to calm down, you should want the air to go to what part of the body?
You should breath through your stomach to help calm down
What is plyometrics?
It means to increase quickness, for this type of training it has to involve rapid movements like jumping and hopping.
What is dehydration?
A person experiencing weakness, or dizziness during a workout is likely suffering from this condition.
What is the principle of Progression?
That bodies adapt to the current exercise routine over time.
What is anaerobic?
Energy production that does not require the presence of oxygen.
What is a body cue check?
If you notice tension in your body, this check can help you identify where it is and what it might be asking for.
What is the maximum number of fouls a player can commit before being ejected?
5
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
What is the Principle of Progress Overload?
To continue seeing if the fitness gains, one must constantly increase the demands on the body.
Why does sprinting make your muscles burn and feel tired fast, but jogging slowly doesn't, even though you're working hard in both?
Sprinting uses the anaerobic system (no oxygen, fast energy).
What are endorphins (or happy hormones)?
Engaging in hobbies or physical activity that releases these powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good.
Who is Wilt Chamberlain?
Wilt Chamberlain holds the most rebounds in a single game, grabbing 55 in 1960.
What is burnout?
Physical effects of prolonged or excessive stress on the body.
What are the Overload and Specificity Principles?
Progression states that you should increase overload, which can be achieved by using FITT, the specificity principle states that only targeted exercises will improve specific fitness goals.
What is high-intensity exercise?
The type of exercise, often 100% effort and short in duration relies predominantly on anaerobic pathways.
What is chronic stress?
Chronic stress is the nonphysical and physical effects of stress on the body.