The Principle of Specificity

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According to the Principle of Specificity, how should a runner train?

  • By doing general conditioning routines
  • By swimming
  • By running (correct)
  • By cycling

What does the Principle of Overload state?

  • A greater than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place. (correct)
  • The body does not adapt to stress or load during training.
  • No stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place.
  • A lesser than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place.

What is the main idea of the Principle of Specificity?

  • Exercising a certain body part primarily develops other parts.
  • Exercising a certain body part primarily develops the entire body.
  • Exercising a certain body part primarily develops that part. (correct)
  • Exercising a certain body part has no effect on its development.

What is the main idea of the Principle of Overload?

<p>A greater than normal stress or load on the body is required for training adaptation to take place. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Principle of Specificity imply?

<p>To become better at a particular exercise or skill, you must perform that exercise or skill. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the location of a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

<p>Medial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the location of a body part that is farther away from the point of attachment?

<p>Distal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?

<p>Coronal (frontal) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the location of a body part that is closer to the head?

<p>Superficial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the location of a body part that is closer to the feet?

<p>Inferior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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