Online Continuing Education Courses

Strength Training Concepts in Athletes

• Describe the physiological adaptations within the muscle following strength exercises
• Provide examples of the changes that occur with neural adaptations within muscle
• List the major contributors to improving muscle strength
• Explain the differences among strength, power, and endurance
• Distinguish among how to train Type I, Type IIA, and Type IIB muscle fiber types
• Identify the number of repetitions, sets, and amount of resistance necessary to increase muscle strength and hypertrophy
• Describe the effects of aging on muscle
• Describe the phases of periodization training
• Describe the differences among eccentric, concentric, and isometric exercises
• Provide examples of off-season, in-season, and maintenance programs for athletes