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What is Periodization?

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Systemic planning of training to reach the best performance for a specific time frame or event

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What is the breakdown of Periodization?

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Macrocycle: a year or more
Mesocycle: a specific block of training within a macrocycle, typically to prepare for an event. Approx a month long
Microcycle: a weeklong block

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What is Linear Periodization?

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Increasing the intensity of training load while decreasing volume over a period of time

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What is Undulating (nonlinear) Periodization?

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Using changes in volume, intensity, and exercise selection to provide loading differences on a daily or weekly basis

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What is the key attribute of overtraining?

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The client is not recovering between workouts

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What is a SMART goal?

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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely

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What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals?

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Process goals are shorter-term, such as going to the gym once. Outcome goals are the result of consistently achieving process goals.

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What are 3 cognitive strategies that could change a client’s thinking about exercize?

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  1. Positive self-talk
  2. Psyching up (preworkout music)
  3. Mental imagery
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What 4 things should be covered in your first meeting with a client?

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  1. Health concern goals
  2. Fitness goals
  3. Past exercise experiences
  4. Fitness assessment
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What are the 5 stages of the transtheoretical model?

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  1. Precontemplation
  2. Contemplation (active in ~6 mos)
  3. Preparation (sporadic activity)
  4. Action (active <6 mos)
  5. Maintenance
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What are the characteristics of the PAR-Q+?

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  1. Subjective
  2. Yes/No
  3. Determines whether it’s safe for a client to begin exercising
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What are the characteristics of the Health History Questionnaire (HHQ)?

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  1. Subjective, but more detailed than PAR-Q+, open-ended questions
  2. Medications
  3. Family history
  4. Job, stress level, etc.
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What are the kinetic chain checkpoints?

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  1. Feet/ankles
  2. Knees
  3. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
  4. Shoulders
  5. Head and neck
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What is Lower Crossed Syndrome (lordotic posture)?

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Butt sticking out like for Insta. Anterior pelvic tilt

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Which muscles are overactive/tight in Lower Crossed Syndrome? Which are underactive/weak?

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Tight:
* Hip flexors (psoas, rectus femoris, TFL)
* Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles)
Weak:
* Gluteus maximus and medius
* Hamstring complex
* Abdominals

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What is Upper Crossed Syndrome (kyphotic posture)?

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Rounded, hunched shoulders

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Which muscles are overactive/tight in Upper Crossed Syndrome? Which are underactive/weak?

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Overactive:
* Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles)
* Levator scapula and sternocleidomastoid (neck muscles)
* Upper trapezius
Weak:
* Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids (mid-back muscles)
* Deep cervical flexors (muscle deep within the neck)

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Which muscles are overactive/tight in Forward Head Posture Which are underactive/weak?

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Tight:
cervical spine extensors
upper traps
levator scapula
Weak:
rhomboids
lower/mid traps
neck flexors

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Tell me about the Overhead Squat assessment

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  1. First assessment to be performed
  2. Attempt to bring femur parallel to ground
  3. 5 reps
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If the feet turn out during an OHS, what muscles are overactive/tight and which are underactive/weak?

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Tight:
* Gastrocnemius/soleus (calves)
* Hamstrings complex
Weak:
* Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles)
* Gluteus maximus and medius

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If you observe knees valgus during an OHS, what muscles are overactive/tight and underactive/weak?

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Overactive:
* Tensor fascia latae (TFL)(muscle near front of hip)
* Adductor complex (inner thigh muscles)
Underactive:
* Gluteus maximus and medius
* Anterior and posterior tibialis

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If you observe an arched lower back during an OHS, what muscles are overactive/tight and underactive/weak?

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Tight:
* Hip flexors (rectus femoris, psoas, TFL)
* Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles)
* Latissimus dorsi (large back muscle)
Weak:
* Gluteus maximus
* Hamstrings complex
* Abdominals

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If you observe a forward lean during an OHS, what muscles are overactive/tight and underactive/weak?

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Tight:
* Hip flexors
* Gastrocnemius/soleus
* Rectus abdominis and external obliques (superficial abdominal
muscles)
Weak:
* Gluteus maximus
* Hamstrings complex
* Lumbar extensors

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If you observe arms falling forward during an OHS, what muscles are overactive/tight and underactive/weak?

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Tight:
* Latissimus dorsi
* Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles)
* Teres major (posterior shoulder muscle)
Weak:
* Middle and lower trapezius (mid-back muscle)
* Rhomboids (muscles near shoulder blades)
* Posterior deltoids (back of shoulder muscles)
* Portions of the rotator cuff (small muscles that stabilize the
shoulder)

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From what perspective is the single leg squat assessment viewed? How many reps are done?
Anterior. 5 reps.
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If you observe knees valgus during a single leg squat, what muscles are overactive/underactive?
Overactive: * Tensor fascia latae (TFL) * Adductor complex Underactive: * Gluteus maximus and medius * Anterior and posterior tibialis
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What causes knees valgus?
The adductors are too strong/tight relative to weak abductors and glutes.
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What are the characteristics of pes planus distortion syndrome?
Collapsed foot arches, knees valgus & internally rotated, hips adducted & internally rotated
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What muscles are overactive/underactive in pes planus distortion syndrome?
Overactive: * Gastrocnemius and soleus (calves) * Adductor complex (inner thighs) * Hip flexors (muscles near front of hips) Underactive: * Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles) * Gluteus maximus and medius (butt muscles)
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What are the characteristics of the pushing & pulling assessments?
1. Narrow split stance 2. 10 reps, challenging but not exhausting 3. View from the side the LPHC, shoulders, cervical spine & head
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If you observe head forward during a pushing/pulling assessment, what muscles are overactive/underactive?
Overactive: * Levator scapulae * Sternocleidomastoid (anterior neck muscles) Underactive: * Deep cervical flexors (deep neck stabilizer muscles)
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If you observe elevated shoulders during a pushing/pulling assessment, what muscles are overactive/underactive?
Overactive: * Levator scapulae (posterior neck muscles) * Upper trapezius Underactive: * Lower trapezius
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If you observe low back arching during a pushing/pulling assessment, what muscles are overactive/underactive?
Overactive: * Hip flexors (TFL, psoas, rectus femoris) * Lumbar extensors Underactive: * Gluteus maximus * Hamstrings complex * Abdominals
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What are the normal resting heart rates for males & females?
Male: 60-70 Female: 72-80 (A RHR 5 beats higher than normal for a client can indicate overtraining)
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What are the characteristics of the max pushup assessment?
1. lower to 90 degrees at elbow 2. kneeling ok 3. 60 secs or to exhaustion
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What does the bench press assessment do?
Estimates the one-rep max
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What is the structure of the bench press and squat assessments? (do not memorize, just summarize)
1. Warm up & do 3 reps 2. 2-minute rest 3. Bench press: add 10-20lbs, Squat: add 30-40lbs 4. Repeat until client can't add any more weight
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Do we do the Valsalva maneuver?
No we do not!
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What does the 40-yard dash assess?
reaction capabilities, acceleration, max sprinting speed
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What does the Pro Shuttle Assessment assess?
acceleration, deceleration, agility, control
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What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?
VO2 max
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What type of client is the YMCA 3-minute step test best for? How tall is the step?
Deconditioned clients. 12 inches.
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What is the Rockport Walk test and who is it best for?
A 1-mile walking test to estimate VO2 max. Best for beginning exercisers.
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What is the 1.5-mile run test and who is it best for?
Estimates VO2 max using time or HR. Best for fitter people.
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In the Talk Test, what are the markers of VT1 and VT2?
VT1 (body using equal amts carbs & fats for fuel): breathing becomes audible VT2: client cannot respond verbally
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What order do we do the assessments in?
1. Health screening questionnaires 2. Physiological assessments (BP) 3. Body composition assessments (skinfold) 4. Postural & movement assessments (OHS) 5. Cardio assessments (Rockport) 6. Performance assessments (40-yd dash)
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What scale is used for measuring RPE (rate of perceived exertion?)
1-10 (recommended) or 6-20
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What is the formula for BMI?
(weight in kg)/ (height in M), squared *if using imperial units, multiply the result by 703
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What is the BMI range for overweight? Obese?
>25 Overweight >30 Obese
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What can affect the accuracy of a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) test?
Hydration status.
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What are the general aerobic activity recommendations? (memorize)
150 mins moderate cardio 5X/week OR 75 mins vigorous cardio 3X/week
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Proprioceptively challenging scale: Equipment
Floor--> Balance beam--> Half foam roll--> Foam pad--> Balance disk--> Wobble board--> Bosu ball
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Proprioceptively challenging scale: Exercise progressions
1. Two leg and stable 2. Single leg and stable 3. Two leg and unstable 4. Single leg and unstable
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What are the 3 parts of a plyomertic exercise?
1. Eccentric phase:(deceleration/loading phase) muscles are lengthening 2. Amortization phase (transition phase) 3. Concentric phase (shortening phase): energy is released, e.g. a jump
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What is the Peripheral Heart Action System?
A variation of circuit training, this alternates between upper body and lower body exercises. MAY lead to better circulation over time.
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What exercise differences do kids have?
Pretty good at endurance tasks but have lower glycolytic enzymes than adults–can't do longer duration high-intensity tasks. Also more susceptible to environmental stressors (heat/humidity)
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What are the four Ps of marketing?
1. Product 2. Price 3. Place 4. Promotion
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What does the LEFT test assess?
Agility, acceleration, deceleration, neuromuscular control
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What are the four sites of the Durnin-Womersley skinfold assessment?
Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac
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