WK5 Strength Training in Team Sports

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These flashcards cover key definitions and concepts related to strength training in team sports, based on the lecture notes.

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Strength

The ability to apply force and overcome resistance.

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Muscular Hypertrophy

Increase in the cross-sectional area (CSA) of muscle fibers due to training.

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Rate of Force Development (RFD)

The speed at which an athlete can develop force.

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Neural Activation

The process by which the nervous system increases the recruitment of motor units.

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Power

The rate at which energy is expended or work is done; can also refer to speed strength.

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Type II Fibers

Fast-twitch muscle fibers that respond quickly and with high force but fatigue rapidly.

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Contrasts/Complex Loading

A training method that alternates between strength-type and power-type exercises.

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Force-Velocity Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the force a muscle can exert and the velocity at which it can contract.

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Plyometrics

Exercises that involve explosive movements and emphasize the stretch-shortening cycle of muscles.

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Micro-Cycle Structure

A training schedule that outlines the distribution of training volume and intensity over a week.