Training and Performance Flashcard

Front

What is a psychological benefit of regular exercise?

Back

Enhanced mood and reduced stress.

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What is overtraining?

Back

An athlete ignores the sign of overreaching and could take months to recover.

Front

What does it mean if error bars overlap in a graph?

Back

No, the error bars all overlap, indicating no statistical significance.

Front

Define training in the context of physical activity.

Back

Exercise in an organized manner on a regular basis with a specific goal in mind.

Front

Name two personal barriers to physical activity.

Back

Cultural or gender based, cognitive variables.

Front

What is the importance of setting specific goals in training?

Back

Specific goals help to focus training efforts and measure progress.

Front

How does regular exercise impact cardiovascular health?

Back

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving circulation.

Front

What is the role of rest in a training program?

Back

Rest is essential for recovery and preventing overtraining.

Front

What are cognitive variables that can affect physical activity?

Back

Beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge about exercise.

Front

What is muscular endurance?

Back

The ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions over time.