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22 Cards in this Set
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What is maximum strength ? |
The maximal force produced in a single muscle contraction. |
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What is static strength ? |
The force exerted by the neuromuscular system while the muscles stays static. |
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What is explosive strength ? |
Max force produced in one muscles contraction as quickly as possible. |
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what is endurance strength ? |
The ability to sustain a number of muscle contractions over a period of time. |
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What is dynamic strength ? |
Force exerted by the neuromuscular system with a high speed of contraction. |
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What is an example of maximum strength ? |
Weight lifter |
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What is an example of static strength ? |
Rugby scrum |
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What is an example of elastic /explosive strength ? |
Sprint start / sprinting |
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What is an example of endurance strength ? |
200m butterfly swimming /swimming |
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What is an example of dynamic strength ? |
Netball / 100m sprint |
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What are the 3 factors that effect strength ? |
-Muscle composition -fibre types -gender
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What test is used for maximal strength ? |
Hand grip dynamometer
1 rep max test |
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What test is used for elastic/explosive strength ? |
Vertical jump test |
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What test is used for endurance strength ? |
1 min sit up 1 min press up 1 min squat |
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What is the 1 rep max test ? |
measures a max weight a person can lift in one rep. |
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What is the hand grip dynamometer test ? |
-Adjust the grip for size. - Hold with a straight arm above head. - Arm is brought down whilst squeezing grip maximally. -Assesed with comparison table. |
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What is the vertical jump test? |
-Stand next to the wall and reach their hand up. - From a static position they will squat and jump. - The difference is measured. |
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What is the 1 min sit up test ? |
How many sit ups a performer can do in a minute. |
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What is the 1 min press up test ? |
How many press ups the performer can do in one minute. |
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What is the 1 min squat test ? |
How many squats the performer can do in one minute. - arms folded with a seat. |
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What muscle contraction is static strength ? |
Isometric |
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What muscle contraction dynamic strength ? |
Concentric and eccentric. |
