Strength & Power Review

Which best defines strength?

• The ability to exert force quickly

• The ability to exert maximal force against resistance

• The ability to sustain effort over time

• The ability to move through a full range of motion

Which best defines power?

• The ability to exert maximal force

• The ability to produce force rapidly

• The ability to resist fatigue

• The ability to maintain balance

• Power

• Strength

• Force

• Speed

Power can also be calculated using:

• Force ÷ Time

• Distance × Speed

• Force × Velocity

• Mass ÷ Acceleration

Which muscle contraction produces the most force?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• Dynamic

A football lineman driving an opponent backward is an example of:

• Strength

• Endurance

• Power

• Flexibility

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences strength development?

• Muscle fiber size

• Neural adaptation

• Force

• Speed

Which of the following training methods would best improve power?

• Static stretching

• Plyometric jumps

• Long-distance running

• Yoga mobility work

Which principle describes increasing training load over time to gain adaptation?

• Progressive overload

• Specificity

• Reversibility

Explain how the principle of overload applies to both strength and power development.