Components of Fitness
This is the ability of a joint or group of joints to move through an appropriate range of motion.
flexibility
This type of exercise produces force without significant movement at the joint.
isometric exercise
This training method involves moving through a series of different exercise stations.
Circuit Training
Long-duration activity at a lower or moderate intensity primarily relies on which type of energy system?
Aerobic Stystem
This principle means that athletes should gradually increase training demands rather than suddenly performing high-intensity workouts.
Progressive Overload
This is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to produce force.
strength
A student holds a plank for 30 seconds. What type of exercise is this?
isometric exercise
Box jumps and jump squats are examples of this type of explosive training.
Plyometric Exercises
A 100-meter sprint primarily emphasizes which type of conditioning?
Anaerobic Conditioning
An athlete should include rest and recovery in their training program because the body needs time to do what?
Recover and Adapt
This component of fitness is especially important for endurance activities such as long-distance running.
aerobic capacity
An athlete gradually increases the amount of weight used during training as they become stronger. What training method is this?
progressive resistance exercise
An athlete performs squats, push-ups, lunges, and planks at different stations. What type of training are they performing?
Circuit Training
A student goes on a long bike ride. Is this primarily aerobic or anaerobic?
Aerobic
A soccer player hasn't exercised all summer and suddenly starts running five miles every day. Name one potential problem with this training plan.
Possible answers:
This component of fitness is important for short, high-intensity activities such as sprinting and jumping.
anaerobic capacity
Training movements that resemble activities used in sports or everyday activities is called this.
functional strength training
This type of exercise is performed at a controlled speed using specialized equipment that provides accommodating resistance.
Isokinetic Exercise
Heavy lifting and explosive sprinting are examples of activities that rely heavily on which type of energy production?
Anaerobic
Training should match the demands of the sport. What training principle is this?
Specificity
A basketball player wants to improve their ability to repeatedly sprint up and down the court during a game. Which two components of fitness would be particularly important?
Aerobic and anaerobic capacity
During a squat, the athlete lowers their body toward the floor. Is the primary muscle action concentric or eccentric?
Bonus: Why?
eccentric
Bonus: The muscle is lengthening under tension.
A volleyball player wants to improve explosive power for jumping at the net. Name one appropriate training method and one example exercise.
Plyometric Training- box jumps, jump squats, or another appropriate explosive exercise.
Why does a soccer player need both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning?
Because soccer requires long-duration activity and endurance as well as short, high-intensity bursts such as sprinting, cutting, and jumping.
Name three principles that should be considered when designing a safe preseason training program.
Any three: