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Resistance Training for Different Populations: Summary

Resistance Training for Different Populations 4 Hours

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Author Amy Ashmore, PhD

Amy Ashmore holds a PhD in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Timing Resistance Training (Human Kinetics, 2020) and more than 40 professional development courses for physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic trainers. Amy is former Florida State University faculty. Currently, she is a continuing education provider located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Analyze contemporary research findings for developing resistance training sessions and programs for different populations • Organize resistance training programs for people with obesity • Organize resistance training programs for active aging

• Arrange resistance training programs for women over age 40 • Arrange resistance training programs for athletes

SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

1.

Which type of training load varies day to day?

3.

Multi-joint exercises tend to favor which exercise outcome? a. Body composition b. Muscle mass development c. Balance d. Total oxygen consumption Muscle force generation capacity is a measurement of: a. Mode

a. Physiological b. Psychological

c. External d. Internal

2.

Which program design variable recommendation has been changed in recent years for women? a. Duration b. Volume c. Frequency d. Intensity

4.

b. Duration c. Intensity d. Frequency

ANSWERS: 1: d 2 : b 3 : d 3 : c

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