Resistance Training Program Design: Needs Analysis

A set of flashcards covering key concepts and terminology related to resistance training program design and needs analysis in kinesiology.

Needs Analysis

A two-stage process evaluating the requirements of the sport and assessing the athlete.

Movement Analysis

Analysis of body and limb movement patterns including muscles involved.

Physiological Analysis

Assessment of strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, and metabolic demands.

Injury Analysis

Study of common types and sites of joint, bone, and muscular injuries.

Training Status

Assessment of an athlete's background and exercise history.

Beginner Resistance Training Status

Athletes with less than 2 months of training history; ≤1-2 sessions per week.

Intermediate Resistance Training Status

Athletes training for 2-6 months; training frequency of 2-3 sessions per week.

Advanced Resistance Training Status

Athletes training for more than 1 year; training frequency of ≥3-4 sessions per week.

Training Stress

The degree of physical demand or stimulus provided by a resistance training program.

SMART Goals

Framework for goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.

Off-season Training Goals

Focus on hypertrophy and muscular endurance, transitioning to strength and power later.

Preseason Training Goals

Medium emphasis on practice and resistance training before the season starts.

In-season Training Goals

High focus on sport-specific training with lower emphasis on resistance training.

Postseason Training Goals

Variable training focus with an emphasis on recovery and maintenance.

Female Collegiate Basketball Player Profile

In-season athlete focused on strength and power with a background in resistance training.

Male Professional Football Lineman Profile

Off-season athlete focused on hypertrophy with extensive resistance training experience.

Male High School Cross Country Runner Profile

Preseason athlete focused on muscular endurance and new to resistance training.

Resistance Training Frequency

The number of training sessions per week as determined by training status.

Resistance Training Program

Structured regimen incorporating resistance exercises to meet specific training goals.

Exercise Selection

Choosing appropriate exercises based on the athlete's needs and sport requirements.

Volume-Load Assignments

Determining the number of sets, reps, and weights based on the athlete's goals.

Core Exercises

Essential movements targeting larger muscle groups for overall strength development.

Assistance Exercises

Supplementary movements targeting smaller muscle groups to support core exercises.

Hypertrophy

Increase in muscle size typically associated with moderate-intensity resistance training.

Muscular Endurance

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

Strength

The maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can generate.

Power

The ability to exert force in a short amount of time, often related to explosive movements.

Metabolic Demands

Energy requirements of the body during physical activity.

Athletic/Physical Fitness Parameters

Measurements that assess an athlete's physical capabilities.

Training Age

The length of time an athlete has been involved in structured training.

Physical Testing and Evaluation

Process of measuring athletic capabilities to guide training programs.

Full-Body Workouts

Resistance training sessions that incorporate exercises for both upper and lower bodies.

Resistance Training Background

An athlete's experience and history in engaging with resistance training.

Change of Direction Injuries

Common injuries due to sudden turns in sports, often affecting the ACL.

Common Injury Sites

Frequent areas of injury such as joints, bones, and muscles during training.

Training Goals Alternation

Switching between different training focuses based on season or athlete's condition.

Initial Hypertrophy Phase

The initial phase of training focused on increasing muscle size.

Resistance Training Goals by Sport Season

Guidelines that vary training priorities based on the sports calendar.

Evaluation of Sport Requirements

Assessing specific demands and skills necessary for successful performance in a sport.

Long-term Training Adaptations

The physical changes resulting from consistent and progressive training over time.

Kinesiology

The study of body movement and its application in physical training and rehabilitation.