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FIT-203-Cardiovascular Training for Performance
Week 1
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06/08/2012

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Term
bioenergetics
Definition
the study of sources of energy in living organisms and how that energy is ultimately utilized (Chandler 1st - 3)
Term
ATP
Definition
high-energy molecule resonsible for muscular contraction and other life-sustaining metabolic reactions in the human body (Chandler 1st - 4)
Term
3 energy systems
Definition

1. phosphocreatine system

2. anaerobic glycolytic system

3. oxidative system

(Chandler 1st - 7)

Term
Phosphocreatine System
Definition

1. involves only one chemical step

2. catalyzed by enzyme creatine kinate (CK)

3. chemical reaction is very fast

4. one ATP is generated per phosphocreatine molecule

5. reaction lasts for 5-10 seconds at maximal intensity

6. anaerobic

7. fatigue is associated with depletion of phosphocreatine

8. dominant energy system in speed and explosive power events

(Chandler 1st - 8)

Term
anaerobic glycolysis
Definition
produces a net gain of 2 ATPs, but it has the ability to proceed when there is no O2 present (Chandler 1st - 10)
Term
glycolytic system
Definition

1. of 18 chemical reactions, 6 repeated

2. comprises 12 chemical compounds and 11 enzymes

3. phosphofructokinase (PFK) is the rate-limiting enzyme

4. fast, but not as fast as the creatine phosphate system

5. uses 2 ATPs if glucose is the substrate and 3 if glycogen is the substrate

6. anaerobic

7. functions for 1 to 2 minutes at high (not max) intensity

8. fatigue associated with decreased pH reflects increase in hydrogen ions

9. predominant energy system in high-intensity nonmaximal exercise

(Chandler 1st - 11)

Term
oxidative system
Definition

1. 124 chemical reactions

2. contains 30 compounds and 27 enzymes

3. rate-limiting enzymes PFK, ID, and CO

4. functions slowly

5. 1 less ATP produced if glucose is the substrate compared to glycogen as substrate

6. potentially limitless duration at lower intensity

7. fatigue of this system is associated with the depletion of fule (muscle glycogen)

8. predominant energy system in endurance events

(Chandler 1st - 14)

Term
cardiorespiratory endurance
Definition

measured by maximal oxygen consumption

(Chandler 1st - 17)

Term
PAR-Q
Definition

physical activity readiness questionnaire

(Chandler 1st - 152)

Term
needs analysis
Definition

main concern in choosing proper tests to be administered to athletes: needs of individual and needs of the activity

(Chandler 1st - 153)

Term
test interpretation
Definition

once test data are collected, presented to coach and athlete in terms of norms and expected improvement

(Chandler 1st - 159)

Term
factors that influence aerobic perforamance
Definition

1. maximal oxygen consumption

2. lactate threshold

3. fuel utilization

4. fiber-type characteristics

5. exercise economy

Term
maximal oxygen consumption
Definition

maximum rate at which an individual can comsume oxygen

(Chandler 1st - 293)

Term
lactate threshold
Definition

percentage of maximal oxygen consumption at which blood lactate increases above resting

(Chandler 1st - 293)

Term
continuous training
Definition

designed to increase an athlete's endurance base, maximal oxygen consumption and tissue respiration capacity; may lack specificity and may expose athlete to overuse injuries

(Chandler 1st - 294)

Term
fartlek training
Definition

"speed play", loosely structured training genreally performed on cross-country runs; runner alternates between fast, intense running and slower recovery jogs, allowing terrain to dictate intensity

(Chandler 1st - 295)

Term
interval training
Definition
allows for greater quantity of normally exhaustive exercise to be performed, increase in total work in a given time period; benefits: teaches race pace, can improve anaerobic metabolism, can enhance maximal oxygen consumption
Term
variables that can be manipulated during interval training
Definition

1. intensity of exercise

2. duration of exercise interval

3. length of recovery

4. number of repetitions of the exercise recovery interval

Term

repetitions

 

Definition

of high intensity, 90% of maximal oxygen consumption and above, with complete recvoery between repetitions

(Chandler 1st - 298)

Term
linear sprinting
Definition

can typically be divided into three parts:

1. acceleration

2. attainment

3. maintenance

(Chandler 1st - 314)

Term
sprinting gait
Definition

1. swing phase-foot in midair and not in contact with ground

2. follow-through, from toe off to maximal hip extension

3. forward swing, from beginning of hip flexion to max hip flexion

4. foot descent, from max hip flexion to foot contact

5. support phase, time the foot is touching ground

6. foot contact, time of initial foot  contact until acceptance of full body weight

7. midsupport, from full weight acceptance until plantarflexion of ankle joint begins

8. toe-off, from onset of plantarflexion to toe-off

(Chandler 1st - 314)

Term
thermodynamics
Definition

physical sciencedealing with energy exchange, where energy is "changed' from one form to another

(Chandler 2nd - 6)

Term
oxygen deficit
Definition

in oxidate system, initial portion of energy supplied anaerobically

(Chandler 2nd - 18)

Term
EPOC
Definition

excess postexercise oxygen consumption, replenishment of anaerobic system

(Chandler 2nd - 18)

Term
specificity of training
Definition

if training is to be specific to an actual sport or activity, then training must focus on same metabolic energy pathways used in the sport or activity

(Chandler 2nd - 18)

Term
gait patterns
Definition

1. propulsion phase

2. stance phase

3. swing phase

(Aaberg 26)

Term
propulsion phase
Definition

posterior oblique subsystem (POS)

(Aaberg 26)

Term
stance phase
Definition

deep longitudinal subsystem (DLS) and lateral subsystem (LS)

(Aaberg 26)

Term
swing phase
Definition

anterior oblique subsystem (AOS)

(Aaberg 26)

Term
FITTE
Definition

frequency

intensity

time

type

enjoyment

(NASM 3rd - 179)

Term
frequency
Definition

number of training session in a given timeframe

(NASM 3rd - 179)

Term
intensity
Definition

level of demand that a given activity places on the body

(NASM 3rd 179)

Term
time
Definition

length of time an individual is engaged in a given acitivity

(NASM 3rd - 180)

Term
type
Definition

mode of physical activity taht an individual is engaged in

(NASM 3rd - 180)

 

Term
enjoyment
Definition

amount of pleasure derived from performing a physical activity

(NASM 3rd - 180)

Term
maximal oxygen consumption
Definition

highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion

(NASM 4 - 194)

 

Term
oxygen uptake reserve
Definition

difference between resting and maximal or peak oxygen consumption

(NASM 4 - 194)

Term
speed
Definition

ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible

(NASM 4 - 272)

Term
stride rate
Definition

number of strides taken in a given amount of time (or distance)

(NASM 4 - 272)

Term
stride length
Definition

distance covered with each stride

(NASM 4 - 272)

Term
agility
Definition

ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture

(NASM 4 - 272)

Term
quickness
Definition

ability to react and change body position with maximal rate of force production, in all planes of motion and from all body positions, during functional activites

(NASM 4 - 273)

Term

performance pyramid

(bottom to top)

Definition

ambition, work ethic, self-motivation, emotional stability, coachability

 

mobility, stability, fundamental movement patterns

 

speed, power, strength, endurance

 

sport skill

Term
SAID principle
Definition
specific adaptations to imposed demands
Term
acute program variables
Definition
specific "tools" to work with that ensure that the program will meet the specific needs of the athlete, allow optimal progression over time, and prevent training plateaus
Term
FITTE factors
Definition

frequency

intensity

time

type

enjoyment

Term
frequency
Definition
the number of training sessions or activity sessions for a given timeframe
Term
intensity
Definition
the level of demand the activity places on the body, inverse to duration of activity
Term
time
Definition
the duration of time engaged in the activity, inverse to intensity of activity
Term
type
Definition

the mode or activity used, can be defined by style (interval, fartlek, continous) and by activity/equipment (biking running, interval)

 

virtually any activity that provides overload

Term
enjoyment
Definition
the amount of pleasure derived from the activity, increaes compliace
Term
continuous training
Definition

designed to increase an athlete's endurance base, maximal oxygen consumption, and tissue respiration capacity

 

also known as long, slow distance (LSD) training, overdistance training, and aerobic threshold training

Term
fartlek training
Definition

often referred to as "speed play"

 

refers to loosely structured training performed on cross-country trails

 

runner alternates between fast, intense running and slower recovery jobs, often allowing the terrain to dictate the intensity

Term
interval training
Definition

allows for greater quantity of normally exhaustive exercise to be performed

 

has a number of benefits to endurance athletes: teaches race pace, can improve anaerobic metabolism, can enhance max oxygen consumption

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