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How much carbs should an aerobic athlete consume within 30 minutes of exercise? -
ANSWER 1.5 g/kg of BW



For aerobic exercise, which training intensity and duration will have the greatest EPOC? -
ANSWER 50-60% VO2 max, >40 minutes



At 95% of 1 RM, how many reps are you allowed to perform? 87%? 80%? 75%? 67%? -
ANSWER 2, 5, 8, 10, 12



What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season football? -
ANSWER 1 day/week



What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season track? -
ANSWER 2-3 days/week



What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason football? -
ANSWER 2-3 days/week



What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason track? -
ANSWER 3-4 days/week



What are the acute adaptations to SSC activity? Long term adaptations? - ANSWER -
increase mechanical efficiency and impulse via elastic energy recovery

- increase muscle stiffness and neuromuscular activation


1

,What are the criteria for SSC training? - ANSWER - multijoint that transmit force
through kinetic chain

- exploit elastic-reflexive mechanisms

- brief work bouts w/ frequent rest



What's the best way to develop agility? - ANSWER high velocity and high force
eccentric contractions



Which test does NOT test CoD speed?

a) 505

b) pro agility

c) T-test

d) L-run - ANSWER L-run



Which test does NOT test maneuverability?

a) pro agility

b) T-test

c) Illinois test

d) L-run - ANSWER pro agility



What is required to provide base strength for all subsequent training as well as to ensure
adequate mobility? - ANSWER dynamic strength



What is required to effectively reaccelerate after the braking phase? -
ANSWER concentric explosive strength




2

,What is required to develop the ability to absorb load during braking phase of CoD? -
ANSWER eccentric strength



What is required to increase the ability to transfer from high eccentric load to concentric
explosiveness? - ANSWER reactive strength



What is required to hold body position multitude of movement demands? -
ANSWER multidirectional strength



What is required to progress in visual scanning, effective anticipation, and decision making? -
ANSWER perceptual-cognitive ability



For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 1? - ANSWER acceleration
development



For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 2? - ANSWER long
acceleration development



For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 3? - ANSWER intro to max
speed training



For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 4? - ANSWER enhance max
speed



In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 1? - ANSWER linear
deceleration



In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 2? - ANSWER lateral
deceleration



3

, In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 3? - ANSWER deceleration to
reacceleration



What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of distance running? - ANSWER - <2
days/week

- race distance or longer (30-120 min)

- 70% of VO2 max



What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of pace-tempo training? - ANSWER -
<2 days/week

- 20-30 min

- at lactate threshold or race pace



What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of interval training? - ANSWER - <2
days/week

- 3-5 min (1:1 ratio)

- close to VO2 max



What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of HIIT? - ANSWER - 1 day/week

- 30-90 sec (1:5)

- greater than VO2 max



What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of fartlek training? - ANSWER -1
day/week

- 20-60 min

- 70% of VO2 max or at race pace




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