Neuromuscular Adaptations and GAS

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If a muscle has a larger cross-sectional area (CSA) compared to another muscle with the same CSA, what can be concluded about their strength and power?

  • The larger muscle will have equal strength and power.
  • The larger muscle will have lower strength but greater power.
  • The larger muscle will have greater strength but lower power. (correct)
  • The larger muscle will have greater strength and power.

Which of the following factors directly contributes to the rate of ATP production in muscle cells?

  • Duration of the activity
  • The type of fuel substrate used
  • The availability of oxygen
  • Intensity of the activity (correct)

What is the relationship between muscle fiber pennation and shortening velocity?

  • Muscles with greater pennation have lower shortening velocity. (correct)
  • Pennation doesn't affect shortening velocity.
  • Muscles with greater pennation have faster shortening velocity but only during concentric contractions
  • Muscles with greater pennation have higher shortening velocity.

Which bioenergetic system primarily relies on the breakdown of phosphocreatine to replenish ATP?

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Which statement accurately describes negative work in the context of muscle contractions?

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What is the primary difference between strength and power?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between muscle fiber arrangement and force production?

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Which energy system is primarily responsible for providing ATP during activities lasting 1-3 minutes, like a 400-meter run?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing strength?

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Which factor contributes to both neural adaptations and muscle hypertrophy in anaerobic training?

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What is the primary mechanism for strength increase during the early stages of an anaerobic training program?

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Which statement about the size principle during heavy-resistance training is accurate?

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Which adaptation occurs in proprioceptors as a result of anaerobic training?

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What type of activation can untrained individuals voluntarily achieve of their muscle tissue?

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In a first-class lever, how do the muscle force and resistive force act in relation to the fulcrum?

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What does a mechanical advantage greater than 1.0 indicate?

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Which example best represents a second-class lever?

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In a third-class lever, what happens to the muscle force in comparison to the resistive force?

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What is indicated by a mechanical disadvantage such as 0.125 in a first-class lever?

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What characteristic defines a second-class lever configuration?

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During elbow extension, which characteristic applies to the first-class lever's moment arms?

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What is the primary energy substrate when maximal oxygen uptake exceeds 60% during exercise?

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Which factor primarily limits performance during a marathon?

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What is the function of lactate production during high-intensity exercise?

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What is a major component of effective program design in sports training?

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Which of the following principles entails systematically increasing training volume or intensity?

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How can recovery from high-intensity exercise be most effectively achieved?

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What aspect of program design determines how often exercises are performed?

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What is the significance of rest periods in program design?

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Which type of exercise is commonly limited by ATP and creatine phosphate availability?

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Flashcards

Motor unit recruitment

The process of activating more motor units to increase force production in muscles.

Neural adaptations in training

Changes in the nervous system that enhance muscle performance and coordination with training.

Size principle

Muscle fibers are recruited in order of size; smaller fibers first, then larger ones for strength.

Muscle hypertrophy

The increase in muscle size resulting from anaerobic training and overload.

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Proprioceptor adaptations

Changes in sensory receptors that enhance muscle reflexes and response to force development.

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Lever

A rigid body that moves an object when force is applied away from the pivot point.

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Mechanical Advantage

The ratio of moment arm of applied force to moment arm of resistive force.

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First-Class Lever

A lever where the forces act on opposite sides of the fulcrum.

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Second-Class Lever

A lever where muscle and resistive forces act on the same side; muscle force moment arm is longer.

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Third-Class Lever

A lever where muscle force and resistive force act on the same side but muscle force moment arm is shorter.

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Force Resistance (FR)

The force resisting the lever's rotation from applied force.

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Moment Arm

The distance from the fulcrum to the line of action of the force.

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Strength

Capacity to exert force at speed.

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Power

Force multiplied by velocity or work divided by time.

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Muscle Cross-Sectional Area (CSA)

Muscle force relates to cross-sectional area, indicating strength.

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Pennation

Arrangement of muscle fibers; obliquely aligned fibers with a tendon.

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Bioenergetics

Conversion of macronutrients into usable energy forms.

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ATP

Adenosine triphosphate; powers energy-requiring cellular processes.

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Phosphagen System

Energy system in sarcoplasm using phosphocreatine and glycogen.

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Glycolytic System

Energy system in sarcoplasm relying on glucose for ATP production.

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Oxidative System

Energy system in mitochondria using fatty acids and pyruvate.

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Muscle Glycogen

A major energy substrate during exercise above 60% maximal oxygen uptake.

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Glycogen Depletion

The entire glycogen content of some muscle cells can be depleted during exercise.

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Post-Exercise Carbohydrate Ingestion

Influences muscle glycogen replenishment during recovery.

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Lactate Production

Muscles produce lactate to counteract metabolic acidosis during high-intensity exercise.

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Cooldown Benefits

Low-intensity cooldown helps flush out excess acidity and lactate.

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Limiting Factors of Exercise

Different exercises are limited by various energy sources: fat, glycogen, ATP.

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Specificity Principle (SAID)

Training must be tailored to the specific demands of a sport.

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Progressive Overload

Systematic increase in training volume or intensity required for improvement.

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Needs Analysis

First step in program design evaluating sport and athlete's goals.

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Study Notes

Neuromuscular Adaptations

  • Resistance training over 3-6 months improves force production and maximal movement.
  • Strength gains range from 25% to 100%.
  • Neural control and muscle hypertrophy are altered.
  • Strength gain potential is higher in young males.
  • Muscle plasticity levels are elevated.

Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

  • GAS explains how the body responds to training stress.
  • The body adapts or exhausts depending on the training stimulus.
  • The alarm phase is the initial recognition of the stimulus and is often accompanied by fatigue.
  • Resistance phase is when body adaptation occurs leading to an elevated baseline.
  • Supercompensation is caused by the adaptive response, resulting in a new higher level of performance capacity.
  • Overtraining can cause performance suppression if stressors are too high.

Muscle Damage and Adaptations

  • Unaccustomed eccentric exercise (downhill running) leads to muscle damage and the release of cytosolic enzymes and myoglobin.
  • High muscle force damage the sarcolemma.
  • Metabolites (e.g., calcium) accumulate, producing more damage.
  • Resulting reduced force capacity.

Glycogen Supercompensation

  • Glycogen levels are affected by exercise and recovery.
  • Low glycogen levels precede exercise.
  • Following recovery, high levels of glycogen (supercompensation) are observed.
  • Normal glycogen levels exist during recovery.

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