Muscle Physiology and Force Mechanics
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What best describes Type IIx muscle fibers?

  • Low power, low endurance (correct)
  • High power, low endurance
  • Low power, high endurance
  • Moderate power, moderate endurance

    • What is the main effect of plyometric training on athletic performance?

  • Enhances muscle stiffness and elastic recoil (correct)
  • Improves aerobic capacity
  • Increases overall muscle mass
  • Helps in fat reduction

    • Which type of muscle contraction occurs when lifting weights during a bench press?

  • Eccentric Contraction
  • Static Contraction
  • Isometric Contraction
  • Concentric Contraction (correct)

    • What defines choice reaction time in athletics?

    <p>Multiple stimuli requiring different responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative effect of excessive flexibility training before a sprint?

    <p>Reduces stiffness potentially impacting performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the contractile element (CE) in muscle?

    <p>To generate force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the optimal length of a muscle?

    <p>The length providing maximal actin-myosin overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in muscle actions?

    <p>To combine eccentric and concentric contractions for greater force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of rate coding in muscle contraction?

    <p>Increasing the frequency of action potentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle fiber is predominant in athletes who compete in long-distance events?

    <p>Type I (Slow-Twitch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of motor unit recruitment, which statement is true?

    <p>Motor units are recruited from small to large size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does passive force refer to in muscle mechanics?

    <p>Resistance provided when the muscle is stretched without contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does neuromuscular coordination contribute to muscle function?

    <p>By coordinating muscle groups for optimal movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Type IIa muscle fibers from Type I fibers?

    <p>Intermediate power with moderate endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of muscle contractions, what is the primary role of elastic elements?

    <p>Store and release energy during muscle actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the force-length relationship in muscle physiology?

    <p>Total force is the sum of active and passive forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological mechanism underlies the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)?

    <p>Combination of eccentric followed by concentric contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of training is likely to enhance muscle stiffness and elastic recoil?

    <p>Plyometric Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best illustrates intermuscular coordination?

    <p>An athlete executing a golf swing with multiple muscle groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of discrimination reaction time?

    <p>Selecting the relevant stimulus to act upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In achieving maximal force output, what role does rate coding play?

    <p>Increasing frequency of action potentials from the motor neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle contraction type occurs when lowering weights during a bench press?

    <p>Eccentric Contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are motor units recruited during exercise?

    <p>From small to large based on power requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily affected in plyometric training?

    <p>Elastic energy storage and muscle stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome is a potential consequence of excessive stretching prior to a sprint?

    <p>Decreased explosive power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with Type IIx muscle fibers?

    <p>Slow contraction speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of depolarization in muscle fiber activation?

    <p>Initiation of muscle contraction via rapid neural signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to a muscle at its optimal length?

    <p>It generates the most active force due to optimal actin-myosin interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What training method is most likely to result in improved vertical jump height for athletes?

    <p>Plyometric Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the concentric contraction in muscle actions?

    <p>Muscle shortens while generating force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In reaction time, which scenario illustrates simple reaction time?

    <p>A sprinter starting after the gun goes off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle contraction type is exemplified by holding a plank position?

    <p>Isometric Contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle is primarily engaged during high-power activities like powerlifting?

    <p>Type IIx Fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physical abilities with their characteristics:

    <p>Muscle strength = Highly modifiable through training Height = Largely genetic Muscle fiber type = Static ability with limited potential to change Flexibility = Highly modifiable through training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of movement continuity with their examples:

    <p>Discrete = Triple jump Serial = Playing a piano composition Continuous = Steering a car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following reaction time concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Simple reaction time = One stimulus, one response Complex reaction time = Two or more stimuli, specific response Choice reaction time = Multiple stimuli requiring different responses Discrimination reaction time = Identifying which stimulus prompts the correct response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following movements with their classification of continuity:

    <p>Triple jump = Serial movement Throwing a punch = Discrete movement Steering a car = Continuous movement Playing a piano composition = Serial movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following training aspects with their characteristics:

    <p>Plyometric training = Enhances stretch-shortening cycle Flexibility training = May decrease power output when excessive Strength training = Increases muscle mass Aerobic training = Improves maximal oxygen uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of reaction times with their examples:

    <p>Simple reaction time = Responding to a light turning on Complex reaction time = Choosing between multiple paths in a maze Discrimination reaction time = Identifying the correct answer among options Choice reaction time = Responding to two competing sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following muscle characteristics with their descriptions:

    <p>Type I fibers = Primarily efficient for endurance Type IIa fibers = Balance of strength and endurance Type IIx fibers = Designed for short bursts of strength Muscle fiber type = Largely genetic and static</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Complex reaction = Response to multiple stimuli with one being relevant Relative age effect = Preference for selecting older athletes Peripheral neuromuscular mechanisms = Mechanisms affecting movement execution Motor learning = Process of improving motor skills through practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age cut-off scenarios with their outcomes concerning athlete selection:

    <p>April 1, 2014 = Advantage to those born in March 2014 January 15, 2024 = Selection for 9-year-olds born early in the year March born athletes = Disadvantage in age cut-off scenarios January 16, 2014 = Disadvantage relative to January 15, 2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following muscle properties with their effects on movement:

    <p>Contractile element = Produces force during muscle action Elastic element = Stores and releases energy Passive force = Resists force at muscle's optimal length Neuromuscular function = Coordinates muscle contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following muscle fibers with their characteristics:

    <p>Type IIa fibers = Intermediate with endurance capabilities Type IIx fibers = High power, low endurance Type I fibers = Slow-twitch, fatigue-resistant Type IIb fibers = Fast-twitch, explosive strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their applications in athletics:

    <p>Choice reaction time = Responding to predefined stimuli Discrimination reaction time = Identifying relevant stimuli among distractors Plyometric training = Enhancing explosive power Stretch-shortening cycle = Improving efficiency in movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following definitions with the types of movements they describe:

    <p>Concentric contraction = Muscle shortens while generating force Eccentric contraction = Muscle lengthens under tension Isometric contraction = Muscle generates force without changing length Plyometric movement = Rapid stretching followed by contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors to their influence on athlete performance:

    <p>Age cut-off rules = Impact selection based on birthdates Competitive advantage = Influence of being older in youth sports Motor skill acquisition = Learning through repetitive practice Physical properties of muscles = Contribute to functional capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of movement execution with their associated functions:

    <p>Muscle mechanics = Influence efficacy of movement Neural coordination = Ensures optimal muscle activation Force production = Drives performance output Stretch-reflex = Facilitates rapid responses to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following athlete selection scenarios with their implications:

    <p>Athlete born in January 2015 = Potential disadvantage in selection at age cut-off Athlete born in April 2014 = Likely to excel due to age advantage Athlete selection based on early year birth = Reflects relative age effect Athlete's performance linked to birth month = Influences opportunities in sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms related to muscle mechanics:

    <p>Active force = Produced by active cross-bridges during contraction Passive force = Resistance of relaxed muscle to stretch Optimal length (Lo) = Length at which greatest active force occurs Total force = Sum of active and passive forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the muscle length conditions with their effects on force production:

    <p>Understretched muscle = Too little actin-myosin overlap Overstretched muscle = Too much actin-myosin overlap Optimal length = Full cross-bridge formation Resting length = Length where passive force begins to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the muscle force components with their descriptions:

    <p>Active force = Developed during contraction Passive force = Increases due to muscle stretch Total force = Resultant force from both active and passive components Resting length = Point where passive force starts to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their respective muscle length scenarios:

    <p>Too little overlap = Results in reduced force production Full cross-bridge formation = Achieves optimal force Few actin-myosin binding = Occurs in undersized contractions High passive resistance = Can occur in overstretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the force components with their relevant circumstances:

    <p>Contraction (CE) = Relates to active force Muscle length = Impacts total force output Sarcomere = Basic contractile force generating unit Optimal length = Greatest potential for active force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to muscle stretching with their definitions:

    <p>Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) = Mechanism combining stretch and contraction Concentric contraction = Muscle shortening under tension Eccentric contraction = Muscle lengthening under tension Active cross-bridges = Essential for generating muscle force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characteristics of muscle force with their descriptions:

    <p>Active force = Generated from the interaction of actin and myosin Passive force = Associated with muscle stretch resistance Total force = Combines active and passive elements Optimal length = Ideal length for force generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the muscle length conditions with their specific outcomes:

    <p>Resting length = Prepares the muscle for action Overstretched = Few cross-bridges can form Understretched = Limited force due to overlap Optimal length = Maximized force potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to muscle contraction with their significance:

    <p>Active force = Directly influences muscle contraction strength Passive force = Provides resistance to stretching Total force = Determines overall performance of the muscle Optimal length = Marks the peak efficiency of the contraction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following training types with their primary characteristics:

    <p>Flexibility Training = Maintains muscle health, particularly in aging populations Strength Training = Increases muscle-tendon stiffness Plyometric Training = Maximizes elastic recoil and energy return Ballistic Training = Focuses on maximal speed of the concentric phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Active Force = Force generated when muscles are actively contracting Passive Force = Force generated without muscle contraction, from elongation Stretch-Shortening Cycle = Involves an eccentric action followed by a concentric action Neuromuscular Coordination = Improves rapid contractions and intermuscular coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physiological effects with their corresponding training:

    <p>Flexibility Training = Reduces stiffness of muscles Strength Training = Increases tissue thickness (hypertrophy) Plyometric Training = Enhances muscle stiffness Resistance Training = Involves repeated exertion against resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following outcomes with their training methods:

    <p>Stretching = May lead to stress-induced strength loss Plyometric Training = Increases neural drive Strength Training = Improves muscle-tendon stiffness Flexibility Training = Evidence on injury prevention is inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of muscle mechanics with their effects:

    <p>Increased Muscle Length = Alters the force-length relationship Decreased Compliance = Increases transmission of force Increased Stiffness = Affects elasticity and force production Optimal Muscle Length = Maximizes force production capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to the Stretch-Shorten Cycle (SSC) with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Eccentric Phase = Muscle lengthening under tension Concentric Phase = Muscle shortening under tension Preload Effect = Force generation from pre-stretching Stored Elastic Energy = Energy preserved during the eccentric phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects of exercise training on muscle-tendon properties:

    <p>Flexibility Training = Increases joint range of motion Strength Training = Enhances maximum force output Plyometric Training = Improves elastic properties of muscles Static Stretching = Reduces muscle-tendon stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of SSC with their functions:

    <p>Excite Reflex Mechanisms = Increases muscular responsiveness Optimal Length = Maximizes force production Stiffness of SE = Affects energy storage capacity Recoil Phase = Releases stored elastic energy during contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their roles in muscle mechanics:

    <p>Active Force = Force produced by muscle contraction Passive Force = Force produced by muscle elasticity Total Force = Sum of active and passive forces Muscle Length = Determines force production characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phases of muscle contraction in the SSC with their characteristics:

    <p>Eccentric Contraction = Stretching phase generating more force Concentric Contraction = Recoil phase for force release Isometric Contraction = Muscle tension without length change Muscle Stiffness = Influences energy return in SSC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following training effects on SSC with their outcomes:

    <p>Chronic Flexibility Training = Reduces stiffness in muscle-tendon complex Plyometric Training = Enhances reactive strength and power Static Stretching = Increases pain tolerance to stretching Acute Flexibility Exercises = Provides temporary range of motion increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors influencing SSC with their descriptions:

    <p>Stored Elastic Energy = Key contributor to the SSC mechanism Preload Effect = Increases active force from pre-stretch Muscle Stiffness = Affects energy storage and return Joint Range of Motion = Determined by flexibility training outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of SSC with their characteristics:

    <p>Stiff Elastic Elements = Store and return more energy Less Stiff Elastic Elements = Store less energy during eccentric phase Energy Return = More efficient during concentric phase Plyometric Impact = Enhances the functionality of SSC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phenomena related to SSC with their implications:

    <p>Optimal Length Achievements = Best force production during contractions Eccentric Stretching = Prepares muscle for concentric action Increased Pain Tolerance = Facilitates flexibility training effects Muscle-Tendon Complex Lengthening = Improves overall joint flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relative age effect primarily influence in athletics?

    <p>Preference for older athletes in age categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complex reaction time involves multiple relevant stimuli.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age cut-off date is commonly used for youth athlete selection?

    <p>April 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The preference for athletes born earlier in the year is known as the __________.

    <p>relative age effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the months with their corresponding athlete selection advantages:

    <p>January = Most advantageous for selection February = Moderately advantageous for selection March = Slightly disadvantaged for selection April = Significantly disadvantaged for selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex reaction scenario, when should the athlete press the button?

    <p>When the red light is lit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A complex reaction time can involve the discrimination of non-relevant stimuli.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of acute static stretching before strength or power performance?

    <p>Stress-induced strength loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plyometric training is designed to decrease muscle stiffness and improve elastic recoil.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training may increase muscle-tendon stiffness and tissue thickness?

    <p>Strength training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stretching before or after exercise has little or inconclusive evidence to help reduce __________ injuries.

    <p>muscle-tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following training types with their primary effects:

    <p>Strength training = Increases muscle-tendon stiffness Plyometric training = Maximizes elastic recoil Flexibility training = Maintains muscle health Ballistic training = Focuses on maximal speed of concentric phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanical property of muscle allows it to shorten and produce force?

    <p>Contractility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elastic elements in muscle primarily serve to absorb force during contraction.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main mechanical properties of muscles?

    <p>Contractility, Extensibility, Elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central area of muscle tissue is referred to as the ______.

    <p>belly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each type of muscle contraction with its description:

    <p>Concentric contraction = Muscle shortens to produce force Eccentric contraction = Muscle lengthens while absorbing force Isometric contraction = Muscle contracts without changing length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nervous system in muscle function?

    <p>It regulates mechanical properties by altering contraction timing and amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive force refers to the resistance of relaxed muscle to stretch.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stored in the elastic elements of a muscle during contraction?

    <p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ provides the main interface between muscle and bones, ensuring force transfer during movement.

    <p>tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the length at which the greatest active force occurs in muscle?

    <p>Optimal length (Lo)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Total force in muscle mechanics is the sum of active and passive forces.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two protein filaments involved in muscle contraction?

    <p>Actin and myosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The length at which passive force begins to develop is called the _______.

    <p>resting length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following muscle states with their descriptions:

    <p>Overstretched = Too little overlap in actin-myosin binding Understretched = Too much overlap of actin-myosin binding Resting length = Length where passive force begins to develop Optimal length = Length at which greatest active force occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the muscle when it is overstretched?

    <p>Too little overlap of actin and myosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The active force is produced during the muscle's relaxation phase.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes passive force in muscle mechanics?

    <p>Resistance of relaxed muscle to stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic contractile force generating unit in muscle is called a _______.

    <p>sarcomere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the effect of muscle length on active force production?

    <p>Muscle force is maximized at optimal length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily stored during the eccentric phase of the stretch-shortening cycle?

    <p>Elastic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stretch-shortening cycle can only be used to increase muscle force.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What training method is mentioned as potentially altering muscle-tendon properties?

    <p>Plyometric training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the ______ phase, elastic energy is released through recoil.

    <p>concentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Preload effect = Initial stretching of muscles during exercise Elastic energy = Energy stored in muscle tissues during eccentric contraction Eccentric contraction = Muscle lengthening under tension Concentric contraction = Muscle shortening while producing force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does flexibility training impact joint range of motion (ROM)?

    <p>It leads to a transient increase in joint ROM.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stiffer series elastic component (SEC) results in reduced SSC effectiveness.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can long-term flexibility training have on the muscle-tendon complex?

    <p>Reduced stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ phase is crucial for producing a higher force output via the stretch-shortening cycle.

    <p>eccentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is NOT associated with the mechanism of the stretch-shortening cycle?

    <p>Increased blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central area of skeletal muscle tissue contributes to ______ production.

    <p>force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscle properties include contractility, extensibility, and ______.

    <p>elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nervous system regulates mechanical properties such as stiffness and ______ absorption.

    <p>force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During concentric contraction, muscle contracts to build up ______.

    <p>force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The force-length relationship begins development at the resting ______ of the muscle.

    <p>length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relative age effect shows a preference for selecting athletes born earlier in the ______.

    <p>year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex reaction time task, the individual should respond only to the relevant ______.

    <p>stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ unit is the basic contractile force generating unit in muscles.

    <p>sarcomere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active force is produced by active __________ during contraction.

    <p>cross-bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To assess relative age effect for athletes, an age cut-off date is typically established, such as ______ April 1.

    <p>on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ length is the length at which greatest active force occurs.

    <p>optimal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peripheral neuromuscular mechanisms are essential for executing ______ efficiently.

    <p>movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In motor learning, it is important to understand the mechanical properties of ______ to enhance movement.

    <p>muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive force refers to the resistance of a relaxed muscle to __________.

    <p>stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physical abilities are highly modifiable through ______.

    <p>training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Total force in muscles is the combination of active and __________ force.

    <p>passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In motor learning, ______ abilities have limited potential to change and are largely genetic.

    <p>static</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In reaction time, a ______ response involves two or more stimuli and a specific reaction.

    <p>complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Throwing a punch is an example of a ______ movement in terms of continuity.

    <p>discrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The triple jump exemplifies a ______ type of movement continuity.

    <p>serial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Muscle Properties

    • Muscles are made up of contractile elements, generating force. For example, the biceps brachii shorten to lift a weight during a bicep curl.
    • Elastic elements (parallel & serial) store and release energy. For instance, tendons in a sprinter's leg store and release energy during a sprint.

    Force-Length Relationship

    • Optimal length leads to peak active force. Actin-myosin overlap is ideal at this length. An example is a sprinter's hamstring working at peak length during top speed.
    • Passive force is the resistance provided when stretched without contracting. Example: Feeling resistance in the hamstrings during yoga's forward fold.
    • Total force is the combined active and passive force. Example: Jumping involves both active muscle contraction and elastic energy stored in tendons.

    Stretch-Shorten Cycle (SSC)

    • The SSC combines eccentric (lengthening) and concentric (shortening) contractions to enhance force. For instance, an athlete squatting (eccentric) then jumping (concentric) in a basketball jump shot demonstrates this cycle.
    • Plyometric exercises, like box jumps, improve SSC efficiency by increasing muscle stiffness and elastic energy storage.

    Motor Unit and Force Control

    • Rate coding increases action potential frequency to summate force. Example: In a volleyball spike, faster action potential firing creates powerful force.
    • Recruitment activates motor units (small to large). A marathon runner uses Type I fibers for endurance and switches to Type IIa fibers for a sprint finish.

    Neuromuscular Coordination

    • Intermuscular coordination involves coordinating different muscle groups. Example: A golf swing needs the gluteus maximus, obliques, and shoulder muscles working in tandem.
    • Intramuscular coordination involves coordinating motor units within a single muscle. This is reflected in the quadriceps coordinating their motor units for optimal squatting force.

    ,### Action Potentials

    • Depolarization, repolarization, and hyperpolarization are stages of neuron activation that lead to muscle contractions. An example is the rapid neural signaling that enables leg muscle contractions in sprinting.

    Muscle Fiber Types

    • Type I (Slow-Twitch): High endurance, low power. Used by long-distance runners.
    • Type IIa (Fast-Twitch Oxidative): Intermediate power and endurance. Used during a 400-meter sprint.
    • Type IIx (Fast-Twitch Glycolytic): High power, low endurance. Used in powerlifting.

    Training Adaptations

    • Plyometric training increases muscle stiffness, elastic recoil, and coordination for explosive power. A basketball player improving vertical jump height with plyometric drills is an example.
    • Flexibility training reduces stiffness but may hinder SSC performance. Excessive stretching before a sprint may diminish explosive power.

    Reaction Time

    • Simple reaction time involves one stimulus and one response. A track athlete starting after the gun goes off exemplifies this.
    • Choice reaction time involves multiple stimuli and responses. A hockey goalie reacting to a puck's movement is an example.
    • Discrimination reaction time selects a relevant stimulus to respond to. This is seen in a quarterback deciding which open receiver to throw to.

    Force Production and Movement

    • Concentric contraction: Muscle shortens while producing force. Lifting weights during a bench press is a concentric contraction example.
    • Eccentric contraction: Muscle lengthens under load. Lowering weights during a bench press is an example of eccentric contraction.
    • Isometric contraction: Muscle produces force without changing length. Holding a plank exemplifies isometric contraction.

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