ISSA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
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Which of the following can overactivity or tightness of the chest muscles result in? -
ANSWERAlterations to the subacromial space
Muscles of the back are divided into three groups: intrinsic, intermediate, and - ANSWERSuperficial
The spine is stabilized by two factors: the contraction of the supporting deep muscles surrounding
the spine, and the - ANSWERrotation and support from the lower LPHC
Which of the following refers to an excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine? -
ANSWERKyphosis
A painful condition occurring when the tendons and soft tissues around the shoulder joint become
trapped between the humerus and the acromion is known as - ANSWERShoulder impengement
What push-up variation allows for more elbow flexion for those with limited mobility of the wrist? -
ANSWERDumbbell Push Up
What angle of incline or decline has is typically used to maintain engagement of the chest during
bench press modifications? - ANSWERUp to 30 degrees
Which of the following are considered the core Olympic lifts? - ANSWERSnatch and the clean and jerk
Power training, sometimes referred to as ballistic training, incorporates exercises producing
maximum - ANSWERforce in the shortest duration of time.
A group of muscles firing together to create force is known as - ANSWERIntramuscular coordination
Which of the following exercises involves the movement of lifting a barbell from the ground to the
shoulders in one smooth movement? - ANSWERClean
Which of the following is true regarding the clean and jerk exercise? - ANSWERThe barbell remains
close to the athlete's body throughout the movement.
The Olympic style lifts are highly dependent upon - ANSWERexplosive extension of the lifter's ankles,
knees, and hips
What is often an index for static posture, and is also an important factor for power training? -
ANSWERCenter of pressure
What is the path a weight follows during a movement? - ANSWERTrajectory
What is the goal of the lateral speed skater power-training exercise? - ANSWERTo leap as far as
possible in each direction
Which of the following is true regarding the wall ball power-training exercise? - ANSWERFrom the
half squat, the athlete explosively stands and extends the arms forward and overhead
, Movement competency is the ability to move well, requiring a combination of - ANSWERMobility and
stability
It is widely accepted that a dynamic warm up start with - ANSWERGeneral activity
The components of a fitness program that determine how it will be executed, are called -
ANSWERTraining parameters
Exercises performed with the extremities in direct contact with the surface the athlete is training on
are called - ANSWERClosed kinetic chain exercises
Research surrounding post-activation potentiation suggests the effect after a heavy conditioning set
is highest - ANSWERbetween 15 seconds and 5 minutes after.
The shortcoming of training with heavy loads is - ANSWERthe strain on joints and the nervous system
is used too frequently.
A heavy load is typically defined as what percent of 1RM? - ANSWER80% or higher
When the spine is in neutral, it has maintained its normal anatomical position
True
False - ANSWERTrue
Core muscles help to transfer force between the upper and lower body?
True
False - ANSWERTrue
What is the upper limit of back compression to prevent back injury? - ANSWER3300 N
Which of the following is an acute sign of overtraining? - ANSWERIncreased resting heart rate (by 5
to 10 bpm)
The full motion of a limb about a particular joint is referred to as - ANSWERRange of motion
Which of the following is true regarding flexibility and stretching? - ANSWERFlexibility is the outcome
of stretching.
A person's ability to accept a modest amount of discomfort while stretching is known as -
ANSWERStretch tolerance
A fibrous band of fascia created between tissues as a result of injury, muscle stress, or overuse is a(n)
- ANSWERAdhesion
Regarding muscle and connective tissue, what type of tension is generated by external forces? -
ANSWERPassive tension
A sudden stretch to the tendon of a muscle results in muscle contraction response known as the -
ANSWERMyostatic stretch reflex
QUIZZES 100% ACCURATE!!
Which of the following can overactivity or tightness of the chest muscles result in? -
ANSWERAlterations to the subacromial space
Muscles of the back are divided into three groups: intrinsic, intermediate, and - ANSWERSuperficial
The spine is stabilized by two factors: the contraction of the supporting deep muscles surrounding
the spine, and the - ANSWERrotation and support from the lower LPHC
Which of the following refers to an excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine? -
ANSWERKyphosis
A painful condition occurring when the tendons and soft tissues around the shoulder joint become
trapped between the humerus and the acromion is known as - ANSWERShoulder impengement
What push-up variation allows for more elbow flexion for those with limited mobility of the wrist? -
ANSWERDumbbell Push Up
What angle of incline or decline has is typically used to maintain engagement of the chest during
bench press modifications? - ANSWERUp to 30 degrees
Which of the following are considered the core Olympic lifts? - ANSWERSnatch and the clean and jerk
Power training, sometimes referred to as ballistic training, incorporates exercises producing
maximum - ANSWERforce in the shortest duration of time.
A group of muscles firing together to create force is known as - ANSWERIntramuscular coordination
Which of the following exercises involves the movement of lifting a barbell from the ground to the
shoulders in one smooth movement? - ANSWERClean
Which of the following is true regarding the clean and jerk exercise? - ANSWERThe barbell remains
close to the athlete's body throughout the movement.
The Olympic style lifts are highly dependent upon - ANSWERexplosive extension of the lifter's ankles,
knees, and hips
What is often an index for static posture, and is also an important factor for power training? -
ANSWERCenter of pressure
What is the path a weight follows during a movement? - ANSWERTrajectory
What is the goal of the lateral speed skater power-training exercise? - ANSWERTo leap as far as
possible in each direction
Which of the following is true regarding the wall ball power-training exercise? - ANSWERFrom the
half squat, the athlete explosively stands and extends the arms forward and overhead
, Movement competency is the ability to move well, requiring a combination of - ANSWERMobility and
stability
It is widely accepted that a dynamic warm up start with - ANSWERGeneral activity
The components of a fitness program that determine how it will be executed, are called -
ANSWERTraining parameters
Exercises performed with the extremities in direct contact with the surface the athlete is training on
are called - ANSWERClosed kinetic chain exercises
Research surrounding post-activation potentiation suggests the effect after a heavy conditioning set
is highest - ANSWERbetween 15 seconds and 5 minutes after.
The shortcoming of training with heavy loads is - ANSWERthe strain on joints and the nervous system
is used too frequently.
A heavy load is typically defined as what percent of 1RM? - ANSWER80% or higher
When the spine is in neutral, it has maintained its normal anatomical position
True
False - ANSWERTrue
Core muscles help to transfer force between the upper and lower body?
True
False - ANSWERTrue
What is the upper limit of back compression to prevent back injury? - ANSWER3300 N
Which of the following is an acute sign of overtraining? - ANSWERIncreased resting heart rate (by 5
to 10 bpm)
The full motion of a limb about a particular joint is referred to as - ANSWERRange of motion
Which of the following is true regarding flexibility and stretching? - ANSWERFlexibility is the outcome
of stretching.
A person's ability to accept a modest amount of discomfort while stretching is known as -
ANSWERStretch tolerance
A fibrous band of fascia created between tissues as a result of injury, muscle stress, or overuse is a(n)
- ANSWERAdhesion
Regarding muscle and connective tissue, what type of tension is generated by external forces? -
ANSWERPassive tension
A sudden stretch to the tendon of a muscle results in muscle contraction response known as the -
ANSWERMyostatic stretch reflex
