Developing Power

An isokinetic contraction involves variable force and fixed .....

• Resistance

• Joint

• Speed

• Angle

Which of the following is not part of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) model?

• Exhaustion

• Resistance

• Alarm

• Distress

Which of the following would be the most appropriate prescription for hypertrophy?

• 5 sets, 15 reps, 30 secs recovery

• 4 sets, 8 reps, 60 secs rest

• 4 sets, 2 reps, 5 mins recovery

• 3 sets, 5 reps, 3 mins recovery

Which of the following would be the most appropriate prescription for maximal strength?

• 5 sets, 15 reps, 30 secs rest

• 4 sets, 8 reps, 60 secs rest

• 4 sets, 10 reps, 5 mins rest

• 3 sets, 5 reps, 3 mins rest

How can we calculate external volume-load for a given exercise or session?

• Power x reps x load

• Sets x reps x load

• Reps x % 1RM x time

• Sets x reps x rest

Power can be defined as ..... (select all that apply)

• (Force x distance) / time

• The rate of doing work

• Force x velocity

• Work / time

Which of the following would not be a suitable test of power?

• Broad jump

• Countermovement jump

• 1RM squat

• Overhead medicine ball throw

Force (y) and velocity (x) have an inverse relationship. As one is high, the other is low. Have a go at sketching this relationship on the graph below.....

Typically, how long would an athlete have during sporting actions to exert force?

• 1 second

• 300ms

• 750ms

• 10ms

In a traditional (linear) periodisation model, training emphases would typically be sequenced in which order?

• Endurance - hypertrophy - strength - power

• Strength - hypertrophy - power - endurance

• Hypertrophy - power - strength

• Power - strength - hypertrophy - endurance