Unit 2 - Foundations of Sports Medicine

Which athlete primarily has slow twitch muscle fibers?

Muscles must be ____________________ to improve strength.

____-twitch fibers can contract rapidly and forcefully, but they also fatigue rapidly.

What information should be included when calling 911?

The application of exercise stress to stimulate muscle fatigue, but only enough that injury does not occur

In isotonic or dynamic exercise, there is no movement of the joint during muscle contraction.

One of the goals of the PPE is to:

What is the type of muscle contraction here? Remember it is at a fixed speed...

Which picture describes atrophy?

What is the most important part of the athlete's PPE?

Emergency equipment should be

Disuse leads to a decrease in strength and muscle mass. This process is called ____________________.

An activity that puts an increased demand on the lungs, heart, and other body systems; also known as aerobic training

Which of the following is considered a medical emergency?

During ____________________ exercises, muscles contract, but there is no motion in the affected joints.

Preseason conditioning allows athletes to immediately practice performing at the level of activity that will be expected

Which picture describes hypertrophy?

Which athlete primarily has fast twitch muscle fibers?

____________________ exercise uses machines that control the speed of contraction within the range of motion.

During a PPE, the Orthopedic Surgeon make look at:

____________________ is trying to prevent injuries before they occur through a preventative management program.

Which of the following is considered a non-medical emergency

Football is considered a ______ sport.

What are the advantages of Station-Based PPE?

The exercises listed below describe what type of exercise?

What is the type of muscle contraction here?

Arythmical, bouncing action that stretches the muscles a little farther each time. Rarely used today due to increase inj

An EAP should give generic responsibilities for every staff member to follow.

____ training utilizes 6 to 10 strength exercises that are completed as a course, one exercise after another.

An isometric contraction against max resistance is held at the end range of motion, followed by relaxation & stretching

Which level of clearance allows the athlete to fully participate?

What is an EAP?

In static stretching, the position should be held for ____.

The ability of particular muscle groups to respond to training, so that increased strength is gained for that activity

This type of stretching includes contraction and relaxation of the muscles to increase flexibility.

Which of the following is not a part of the EAP?

A gradual, slow stretching of the muscle through the entire range of motion, holding for 20-30 seconds

How far in advance should a PPE be performed?