An athlete has just finished the preparatory period of his training and is now focusing on his strength and power capabilities. This portion of training is generally referred to as what? 

Serum levels of which of the following hormones will increase as a result of performing a resistance training workout that involves large muscle group exercises with loads 85-95% of 1RM and 30- to 60-second rest periods in athletes with two or more years of resistance training experience? 

All of the following are considered to be advantages when using weight-stack machines EXCEPT 

When one examines the effects of a resistance training program via peripheral blood hormone levels, which of the following is false? 

Which of the following describes the change in responsiveness of a receptor to insulin? 

When examining factors that provide insight into an athlete’s change-of-direction and agility performance capabilities, all of the following are typically considered EXCEPT 

Which of the following describes the rate and amplitude of impulses being sent from the nervous system to the target muscles? 

Agility is similar to speed, except that agility also includes which of the following components that is not part of speed? 

What type of drill used to warm up for a plyometric training session emphasizes posture and movement technique? 

Which of the following is the best recommendation for combining plyometric training with resistance training in a single workout session?