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- 3. A motor nerve plus all the muscle fibers it stimulates.
- 7. Weakness and wasting away of muscle tissue.
- 9. The ability of particular muscle groups to respond to targeted training, so that increased strength is gained in that muscle group only.
- 11. An activity that causes tension in the muscle to increase but does not cause the muscle to shorten.
- 14. An activity that causes the muscle to contract and shorten.
- 17. The ability of a joint to move freely through its full range of motion.
- 20. A gradual, slow stretching of the muscle through the entire range of motion, then holding the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
- 22. 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.
- 23. 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.
- 24. Progressive overwork of muscles, at a controlled, increased rate, to achieve consistent gains in strength.
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- 1. 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.
- 2. An activity that puts an increased demand on the lungs, heart, and other body systems; also known as aerobic or endurance training.
- 3. A form of dynamic exercise accomplished utilizing a training partner.
- 4. A type of exercise in which a machine is used to control the speed of contraction within the range of motion.
- 5. A type of training in which muscles are
- 6. Fiber in a motor unit that produces quick and forceful contractions; these fibers are easily fatigued.
- 8. The process of muscle atrophy due to disuse, immobilization, or starvation; leads to decreased strength and muscle mass.
- 10. 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.
- 12. Programmed exercise program designed to return an athlete to fitness and competition.
- 13. Trying to prevent injuries before they occur, through a preventative management program
- 15. Fiber in a motor unit that requires a long period of time to generate force; these fibers are resistant to fatigue.
- 16. 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.
- 18. The systematic application of exercise stress sufficient to stimulate muscle fatigue, but not so severe that breakdown and injury occur.
- 19. An increase in the size of muscle tissue.
- 21. Moving the joints beyond the normal range of motion.