PTC Program Design and Periodization

Question 1

Which training variable refers to the number of repetitions performed in a single set?

Accepted Answer

Repetitions

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Volume

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Intensity

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Frequency

Question 2

What does the principle of progressive overload state?

Accepted Answer

The training stimulus must gradually increase to continue producing adaptations

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Training should be the same each session for consistency

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Rest periods must be progressively shortened over time

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Cardio should always precede resistance training

Question 3

A training program that divides a year into macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles is using which model?

Accepted Answer

Periodization

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Circuit training

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Linear periodization

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Conjugate training

Question 4

For muscular endurance goals, the NSCA recommends sets with how many repetitions?

Accepted Answer

15 or more reps

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1–5 reps

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6–12 reps

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8–10 reps

Question 5

What is a superset in resistance training?

Accepted Answer

Two exercises performed back-to-back with minimal rest

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A single set performed to absolute failure

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A set using maximum weight for one repetition

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Three sets of the same exercise in a row

Question 6

Which rest interval is typically recommended between sets for maximal strength development (1–5 RM)?

Accepted Answer

3–5 minutes

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30–60 seconds

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1–2 minutes

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6–8 minutes