How do you use the overload principle when it comes to lifting weights? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


The principle suggests that in order to improve, you must keep increasing your intensity to see results. For weights, if a person was doing 5 reps of 30 pound weight on each arm, they may want to increase the amount of reps or the weight to “overload” and see results.

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A. 5 to 10 seconds. B. 15 to 30 seconds. C. 30 to 60 seconds. D. 1 to 2 minutes.

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Supination refers to an internal rotary movement of the radius on the ulna.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A game in which students simultaneously dribble a basketball and try to knock the ball away from others would be appropriate to arouse students who are being introduced to dribbling skills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true of dynamic stretching?

A. It consists of functional-based exercises that use sport-specific movements to prepare the body for movement. B. It involves reaching the limits of the range of motion. C. It involves stretching the legs and arms in a controlled, gentle manner. D. All of these are correct.

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