A strength coach notices that an athlete performs well in training but consistently underperforms during competition. The athlete reports feeling overly tense and “thinking too much” during events. Which strategy would be MOST appropriate to improve performance in competition? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapters 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance

A strength coach programs the following in-season superset for collegiate soccer athletes: - A1: Back squat — 4 × 4 @ 87.5% 1RM - A2: 30-m sprints — 1 rep max effort (timed) - Rest: 2–3 minutes between paired sets After several weeks, sprint times progressively worsen across the session, while squat performance remains stable. The coach wants to maintain maximal strength adaptations without sacrificing sprint quality. Which adjustment is MOST appropriate? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapters 17 and 19

A strength coach selects a 1RM front squat to assess lower-body strength in collegiate football linemen. Several athletes and coaches agree that the test appears appropriate for evaluating maximal strength, even before data are collected. Which type of validity is being demonstrated? Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below. I’ll follow up with my breakdown after enough people have responded. From Chapter 12: Principles of Test Selection and Administration

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 energy system is the primary contributor during a single maximal effort lasting approximately 10 seconds, such as in a 60m or 100m sprint? 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 3: Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training