Prehabilitation and Preseason Conditioning
This term describes the increase in muscle size due to strength training.
What is hypertrophy?
This psychological response, including increased heart rate and muscle tension, can occur when athletes perceive a situation as threatening.
What is stress (or performance anxiety)?
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This portable device can restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest and should be included in every emergency plan.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
This item, when placed above the wound on a limb, can stop severe bleeding when direct pressure is not effective.
What is a tourniquet?
This type of stretching is recommended during a warm-up to prepare muscles and joints for activity.
What is dynamic stretching?
This type of motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction or the love of the game.
What is intrinsic motivation?
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This document outlines the procedures to follow during emergencies like fires, chemical spills, or natural disasters, ensuring all employees know how to respond swiftly and safely.
What is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
In treating shock, the patient should be placed in this position if there are no spinal injuries.
What is lying flat with legs elevated (shock position)?
This refers to the body’s ability to adjust to new stresses, such as increased workloads or new movement patterns.
What is adaptation?
This technique involves mentally rehearsing a skill or performance to improve focus and reduce anxiety.
What is visualization (or mental imagery)?
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This person is typically responsible for activating the EMS system during a sports emergency.
Who is the designated first responder or coach?
This type of bleeding is the most serious and involves bright red blood that spurts with each heartbeat.
What is arterial bleeding?
This structured approach to training involves breaking the year into phases to maximize performance and prevent overtraining.
What is periodization?
This type of goal focuses on achieving a specific result, like winning a game or placing first in a race.
What is an outcome goal?
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This legal protection can cover trained individuals who voluntarily provide emergency care at the scene of an accident.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This color and texture of blood usually indicates venous bleeding.
What is dark red and steady flow?
This principle states that training must be specific to the sport or movement being performed in order to be effective.
What is the principle of specificity?
This is the belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, often linked to better athletic performance.
What is self-efficacy (or confidence)?
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These three things should always be clearly marked and easily accessible at any athletic event to ensure quick emergency response.
What are emergency exits, AED locations, and access points for EMS?
This condition occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, potentially leading to shock.
What is cardiogenic shock?