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Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition 2 Contact Hours
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Author James G. Menz, MS, CES
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitative Science, Instructor in Exercise Science and Massage Therapy for Salem and Cumberland County Colleges, adjunct faculty member of Health and Exercise Science at Rowan University.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Demonstrate techniques to maximize performance prior to, during, and following an event • Distinguish between active and passive flexibility • Differentiate static from dynamic flexibility
• Assign specific flexibility techniques to pre-, mid-, and post-event • List several important benefits of warm-up • Describe the specificity principal
S ELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. Which technique would not be used during a pre-event massage? a. Deep, full muscle length strokes b. Brisk massage strokes c. Dynamic Flexibility d. Vibration/shaking 2. How long should a pre-event massage last?
3. Which of the following is not benefit of a warm-up? a. Brings blood to the working muscles b. Activates the parasympathetic nervous system c. Stimulates the firing of neurotransmitters like epinephrine (excitatory hormone) d. Raises body temp
a. 10-15 minutes b. 20-30 minutes c. 5-10 minutes d. 15-20 minutes
ANSWERS: 1: A
2 : C
3 : B
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