In addition to physical training, the presented view of periodization includes which of the following? (Periodization)

Recovery Tactics

Nutritional Interventions

Psychological Strategies

All of the Above

Based on the presentation, apply the suggested training model to each athlete listed.   (Periodization)
 
I. A 14-Year-Old Soccer Player (inexperienced / novice training background)__________  
II. Olympic Shot Putter (experienced / advanced training background) __________ 
III. Army Infantry Soldier (occupational athlete / non-peaking training approach) __________ 

I. Sequential; II. Parallel; III. Emphasis

I. Parallel; II. Sequential; III. Emphasis

I. Parallel; II. Emphasis; III. Sequential

I. Emphasis; II. Sequential; III. Parallel

According to the presentation, why are UCL tears less prevalent in tennis serving versus baseball pitching? (Overhead and Rotational Athletes)

The weight difference between tennis rackets and baseballs.

Deceleration of the arm during a tennis serve occurs over a shorter range of motion than in baseball pitching

Deceleration of the arm during a tennis serve occurs over a longer, more controlled range of motion than in baseball pitching.

Tennis players have higher aerobic conditioning levels.

True or False: Emphasizing the amortization phase between rotational med ball throws is an effective way to improve single leg stability? (Overhead and Rotational Athletes)

True

False

Strength and conditioning coaches can be a first line of defense in support of mental health in the following ways? (Mental Health)

Early identification

Assisting with referrals to qualified mental health professionals

Counseling and developing a treatment plan

Both A and B

Which of the following athlete statements would be least likely to require a referral to a qualified mental health professional? (Mental Health)

“I’m tired of always being injured, and not being on the field.”

“Is any of this really worth it.”

“There’s just so much pressure from everyone. I am totally overwhelmed.”

“I have no motivation to do anything for school or sport, or even really talk to people.”

 

Based on the force time curve when does the majority of athletic movement occur? (Developing Powerful Athletes part 1)

>0.6s

0.4s - 0.6s

<0.3s

None of the above

Using figure 5 , what would athlete A benefit most from emphasizing and deemphasizing during the initial mesocycle? (Emphasize; Deemphasize) (Developing Powerful Athletes, Part 2)

 

Strength development; ballistic training

Ballistic training; strength development

Peak force; speed-power development

Speed endurance; Strength development

Athlete A performs a plyometric program that includes jump squats and box jumps (BM) (>2.0m/s) and medicine ball throws (>1.5m/s). How is the shift of the force velocity curve likely to occur following training? (Developing Powerful Athletes Part 1 & 2)

Increase in velocity

Increase in force production

Equal increase in force and velocity

Increase in endurance

When reporting and assessing the ability of an athlete to produce force quickly, the authors suggest that practitioners identify and compare force output at _______. (Developing Powerful Athletes, Part 1 & 2)

Peak force

Specific time points

Average velocity

None of the above