Hi everyone! My name is Katherine, and I am currently in the MS Kinesiology Program at PLNU. I’m also a pole vaulter on the PLNU Track and Field Team, and collegiate athletics is where I’ve gained the most firsthand experience in strength and conditioning. As far as career aspirations, I hope to coach youth track and field athletes and contribute to a high school strength and conditioning program. I am hoping to take (and pass, thanks to Dr. Goodin) the CSCS exam this May. I am super blessed to train at the coolest and prettiest track and weight room in the world, and I don't think anywhere will top this place.

During the lowering phase of a barbell bench press, which muscle action best describes the role of the pectoralis major? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 2: Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise

A maximal effort lasting 8 seconds is repeated several times with 90-second rest intervals. Which energy system is the primary contributor during the rest period? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapter 3: Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training

Which resistance training variable manipulation is most likely to produce the greatest acute growth hormone response? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise

A 90-kg soccer athlete completes a high-intensity training session in hot conditions and loses 2.0 kg of body mass. The athlete asks how much fluid they should consume post-exercise to fully rehydrate before the next day’s session. Which recommendation is MOST appropriate? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors in Health