Across
- 4. An increase in the size of muscle tissue
- 6. The systematic application of exercise stress sufficient to stimulate muscle fatigue, but not so severe that breakdown and injury occur
- 11. A gradual, slow stretching of the muscle through the entire range of motion, then holding the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
- 13. A program, beginning six to eight weeks prior to sports participation, that allows the body to gradually adapt to the demands to be placed on it
- 15. exercise A type of training in which muscles are worked until they reach their capacity; once the athlete is able to maintain that capacity, the workload on the muscle is increased to further build strength and endurance.
- 19. A motor nerve plus all the muscle fibers it stimulates
- 21. Fiber in a motor unit that requires a long period of time to generate force; these fibers are resistant to fatigue.
- 22. Moving the joints beyond the normal range of motion
- 23. A type of exercise in which a machine is used to control the speed of contraction within the range of motion
- 24. An activity that causes the muscle to contract and shorten
Down
- 1. A form of dynamic exercise accomplished utilizing a training partner
- 2. Trying to prevent injuries before they occur, through a preventative management program.
- 3. facilitation A combined relaxing and contracting of the muscles; an initial isometric contraction against maximum resistance is held at the end of the range of motion, followed by relaxation and passive stretching.
- 5. An activity that puts an increased demand on the lungs, heart, and other body systems; also known as aerobic or endurance training
- 7. The use of 6 to 10 strength exercises completed one right after another; each exercise is done by performing a specific number of repetitions or for a specific period of time before moving to the next exercise.
- 8. The process of restoring function through programmed exercise, to enable a return to competition
- 9. A rhythmical, bouncing action that stretches the muscles a little further each time. Once a popular technique, this form of stretching is rarely used today. Especially when the muscles are cold, ballistic stretching was responsible for increased injuries.
- 10. Progressive overwork of muscles, at a controlled, increased rate, to achieve consistent gains in strength
- 12. Fiber in a motor unit that produces quick and forceful contractions; these fibers are easily fatigued.
- 14. The process of muscle atrophy due to disuse, immobilization, or starvation leads to decreased strength and muscle mass
- 16. An activity that causes tension in the muscle to increase but does not cause the muscle to shorten
- 17. The ability of particular muscle groups to respond to targeted training, so that increased strength is gained in that muscle group only
- 18. Weakness and wasting away of muscle tissue
- 20. The ability of a joint to move freely through its full range of motion.