Strength and Conditioning Study Flashcards

Flashcards created to review key vocabulary and concepts related to Strength and Conditioning.

Resistance Training

A form of strength training that requires muscles to work against an external resistance.

Optimal Total Conditioning

A training approach that incorporates multiple modalities focused on specific athletic goals.

1RM

One Repetition Maximum; the maximum amount of weight that a person can lift for one repetition.

Plyometrics

Exercises that involve explosive movements, typically used to enhance power.

Progressive Overload

A principle of strength training that involves gradually increasing the weights or resistance to continue making progress.

Calisthenics

Exercises performed with one's body weight for resistance, often focusing on flexibility and strength.

NFL Drafted Players

Athletes who are selected to play professionally in the National Football League.

Strength Competitions

Events where individuals compete on the basis of strength and lifting capacity.

Track and Field

A sport that includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing.

Force-Velocity Relationship

The principle that as the velocity of muscle contraction increases, the force it can produce decreases.

Neural Adaptation

Changes in the nervous system that improve muscle function and strength over time.

Muscle Action Types

The different ways muscles can contract, including eccentric (ECC), concentric (CON), and isometric (ISO).

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the 'fight or flight' response.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions.

Recruitment

The process of activating more motor units to increase muscle force.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in planning and controlling movements.

Biomechanics

The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

A professional who designs and implements effective strength and conditioning programs.

Dudley Sargent

A Harvard Medical Doctor known for inventing exercise equipment and developing fitness tests.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain that coordinates voluntary movements and balances bodily functions.

Core Strength

Refers to the strength of muscles that support the torso and trunk.

Agility

The ability to move quickly and easily, often in different directions.

Endurance

The ability of a muscle to sustain prolonged exertion or continue to perform repeatedly.

Feedback Loop

A system where outputs are circled back and used as inputs, often in muscle contraction.

Functional Strength

Strength that pertains to the ability to perform everyday tasks effectively.

HRV

Heart Rate Variability; a measure of autonomic nervous system activity and recovery.

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Muscle Fiber Arrangement

How muscle fibers are organized, which can affect overall strength and performance.

Exercise Selection

The process of choosing the appropriate exercises for strength training programs.

Strength Tests

Evaluations designed to assess an athlete's strength and conditioning levels.

Vertical Jump Test

An assessment used to evaluate the explosiveness and power of an athlete.

Contraction Types

Different ways muscles can contract: isometric, concentric, eccentric.

Extensive Training

In-depth physical training that encompasses varied exercise types.

Maximal Motor Unit Firing Rates

The highest frequency at which motor units are activated during muscle contractions.

Training Adaptations

The physiological changes that occur in response to consistent training.

HR (Heart Rate)

The number of beats per minute; a vital sign linked to physical fitness.

Nervous System

The body's communication network that conveys signals between the brain and muscles.

Cross Bridging Relationship

Refers to the interaction between actin and myosin in muscle contractions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, crucial for cognitive functions and voluntary movement.

Muscle Length-Tension Relationship

The relationship between the length of a muscle and its ability to generate force.

Strength Training Benefits

Includes improved health, physical performance, and well-being.

Exercise Order

The sequence in which exercises are performed within a workout.

Rest Intervals

The periods of rest between sets or exercises during a training session.

Volume and Intensity

Measurement of total amount of work done in a workout, including how hard the workout is.

Skill-Related Components

Physical abilities related to performance in sports and physical activities.

Health-Related Components

Fitness aspects that directly contribute to health, including cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, etc.

Competitive Forms of Resistance Training

Different philosophies and methodologies geared towards optimizing strength training.

Renaissance Period Developments

Significant advancements in physical training philosophies and practices during the Renaissance.

S&C Program Components

Elements included in strength and conditioning programs, such as flexibility, endurance, and strength.

Strength Tests for Athletes

Assessments specifically designed to measure athletes' strengths in various capacities.