Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of a Group Exercise?
What does muscle conditioning focus on?
Balance, coordination, joint stability, and proper form.
What are the four key training principles?
The Position Principle, The Discrete Movement Principle, The Peak Contraction Principle, The Velocity of Contraction Principle.
Which muscles are referred to as 'nature's weight belt'?
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What action does the pectoralis major create as a prime mover?
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Study Notes
Group Exercise
- Aims to teach safe exercise practices to enhance participant learning.
- Promotes a supportive environment for individuals to engage in physical activity together.
Muscle Conditioning
- Emphasizes balance, coordination, and joint stability.
- Focuses on maintaining proper form during exercises.
- Movement patterns are designed to be simple and fluid, promoting ease of execution.
Four Key Training Principles
- The Position Principle: Importance of body positioning for effective exercise performance.
- The Discrete Movement Principle: Focuses on isolating specific movements for targeted muscle engagement.
- The Peak Contraction Principle: Highlights the significance of maximum muscle contraction during exercises for optimal strength gains.
- The Velocity of Contraction Principle: Examines the effect of varying contraction speeds on muscle response and adaptation.
Nature's Weight Belt
- Refers to the core muscles, which act like a natural support system for the body.
- Essential for maintaining stability and posture during various movements.
Pectoralis Major Action
- Functions as the prime mover in shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.
- Plays a crucial role in upper body strength and stability during pressing movements.
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