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 - answerb. 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 - answerd. 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 - answerd. 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
d. fluctuating periodization - answerc. undulating periodization
An athlete is performing back squats at 95% of her 1RM for six sets of two repetitions.
This is most consistent with which phase of training?
a. muscular endurance
b. specific preparatory
c. hypertrophy/strength endurance
d. basic strength - answerd. basic strength
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 - answerb. 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 - answerd. 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 - answerd. 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
d. fluctuating periodization - answerc. undulating periodization
An athlete is performing back squats at 95% of her 1RM for six sets of two repetitions.
This is most consistent with which phase of training?
a. muscular endurance
b. specific preparatory
c. hypertrophy/strength endurance
d. basic strength - answerd. basic strength
