NSCA chapter 21
Which of the following is the period between the preparatory and competitive periods?
a. strength/power
b. first transition
c. basic strength
d. second transition - ANSWER-b. first transition
An athlete has just finished the preparatory period of his training and is now focusing on his strength
and power capabilities. This portion of training is generally referred to as what?
a. competitive phase
b. basic strength phase
c. off-season
d. first transition period - ANSWER-d. first transition period
Which of the following makes the specific preparatory phase distinct from the general preparatory
phase?
a. higher training volumes
b. emphasis on general motor abilities and skills
c. lower training intensities
d. inclusion of sport-specific training activities - ANSWER-d. inclusion of sport-specific training
activities
In what method of periodization might an athlete perform four sets with a 6RM load on the first day
of the week, three sets with a 10RM on the next training day, and five sets with a 3RM load on the
last training day of the week?
a. linear periodization
b. traditional periodization
c. undulating periodization
Which of the following is the period between the preparatory and competitive periods?
a. strength/power
b. first transition
c. basic strength
d. second transition - ANSWER-b. first transition
An athlete has just finished the preparatory period of his training and is now focusing on his strength
and power capabilities. This portion of training is generally referred to as what?
a. competitive phase
b. basic strength phase
c. off-season
d. first transition period - ANSWER-d. first transition period
Which of the following makes the specific preparatory phase distinct from the general preparatory
phase?
a. higher training volumes
b. emphasis on general motor abilities and skills
c. lower training intensities
d. inclusion of sport-specific training activities - ANSWER-d. inclusion of sport-specific training
activities
In what method of periodization might an athlete perform four sets with a 6RM load on the first day
of the week, three sets with a 10RM on the next training day, and five sets with a 3RM load on the
last training day of the week?
a. linear periodization
b. traditional periodization
c. undulating periodization
