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Front 1

Which of the following instructions are important to give to an athlete who is preparing to perform the T-test?
I. Keep your head slightly tilted down
II. Keep your head in a neutral position
III. Focus your eyes on each cone
IV. Focus your eyes straight ahead

Back 1

II. Keep your head in a neutral position
IV. Focus your eyes straight ahead

Front 2

describe visual focus when running

Back 2

when running:
-forward or backward: eyes are directly ahead with head in neutral position (focus on the point they are moving toward/away from)
-lateral: look ahead and use peripheral vision

Front 3

As the rear leg swings forward for the next stride in sprinting, which of the following muscle groups (of that same leg) eccentrically controls forward momentum?
a. Quadriceps
b. Gastrocnemius
c. Iliopsoas
d. Hamstrings

Back 3

d. Hamstrings

Front 4

When running, which of the following contributes the most to minimizing the braking effect of a heel foot strike?
a. Eccentric hip extension
b. Concentric hip extension
c. Eccentric hip adduction
d. Concentric hip adduction

Back 4

b. Concentric hip extension

Front 5

In a turn-and-run maneuver, when transitioning from a backpedal into a forward sprint in the same direction, which body part initiates the movement?

Back 5

head

Front 6

When running, what contributes the most to absorbing landing shock?

Back 6

eccentric plantar flexion

Front 7

All of the following are technique errors that should be avoided when jogging EXCEPT
a. Keeping an erect torso
b. Turning the feet outward during the stride
c. Bouncing with a vertical sway
d. Swinging the arms across the body

Back 7

a. Keeping an erect torso

Front 8

How do you minimize braking forces at ground contact?

Back 8

by maximizing the backward velocity of the leg and foot at touchdown and by planting the foot directly beneath the center of gravity

Front 9

what is the dual role of the hamstring in sprinting during the late recovery/

Back 9

simultaneous concentric hip extension and eccentric knee flexion

Front 10

what is the most important aspect limiting recovery of the leg as it swings forward?

Back 10

eccentric knee flexor strength

Front 11

what are the coordinative abilities?

Back 11

1. adaptive
2. balance
3. combinatory
4. differentiation
5. orientation
6. reactiveness
7. rhythm

Front 12

Describe the coordinative ability:
adaptive ability

Back 12

—modification of action sequence upon observation or anticipation of novel or changing conditions and situations

Front 13

Describe the coordinative ability: Balance

Back 13

static and dynamic equilibrium

Front 14

Describe the coordinative ability: Combinatory ability

Back 14

coordination of body movements into a given action

Front 15

Describe the coordinative ability: Differentiation

Back 15

accurate, economical adjustment of body movements and mechanics

Front 16

Describe the coordinative ability: Orientation

Back 16

spatial and temporal control of body movements

Front 17

Describe the coordinative ability: Reactiveness

Back 17

quick, well-directed response to stimuli

Front 18

Describe the coordinative ability: Rhythm

Back 18

observation and implementation of dynamic motion pattern, timing, and variation

Front 19

what are maximal backward running velocities

Back 19

~60-80% of forward velocities

Front 20

What is high speed backpedal running characterized by?

Back 20

shorter SL, greater SF, longer support time, later application of peak GRF, greater hip angular velocity, smaller ROM at knee, hip, ankle

Front 21

what does GRF stand for

Back 21

Ground Reaction Force

Front 22

Which of the following technique errors should be avoided when backpedaling?
a. Lean the trunk backward
b. Focus the eyes straight ahead
c. Originate the arm movement at the shoulders
d. Shift the body weight primarily to the balls of the feet

Back 22

a. Lean the trunk backward

Front 23

Which of the following techniques should be emphasized when starting a sprint from starting blocks?
a. Swing the arms through a large ROM
b. Immediately attain an upright position
c. Minimize the initial knee lift
d. Push-off with the front leg only

Back 23

a. Swing the arms through a large ROM

Front 24

acceleration and max velocity running are characterized by 2 phases:

Back 24

1. flight=recovery and ground preparation
2. support(single leg)=eccentric braking and concentric propulsion

Front 25

Which of the following components of sprinting technique will be improved by an athlete performing this exercise(sled pull)?
a. An overspeed effect
b. Speed-frequency
c. An assisted speed effect
d. Speed-strength

Back 25

d. Speed-strength

Front 26

this method of speed training includes gravity-resisted running (uphill/stairs) or other means of achieving an overload effect (harness/parachute). the goal is to improve explosive strength and SL

Back 26

sprint resistance

Front 27

this method of speed training includes gravity-assisted running (downgrade sprinting on 3-7degree slop) or high speed towing (harness and stretch cord) or other means of achieving an overspeed effect. goal is to provide assistance to improving SF (stride rate)

Back 27

sprint assistance

Front 28

Which of the following will be improved the MOST by increasing the strength of the hip flexor muscles?
a. Maximum speed
b. Start speed
c. Vertical jump ability
d. Standing long jump ability

Back 28

a. Maximum speed

Front 29

Which of the following is the BEST recommendation to give to a sprinter who runs with too much vertical displacement?
a. Use a longer push-off with each stride
b. Raise the hips upward more than forward
c. Keep the torso in a more erect position
d. Focus the eyes on the ground slightly ahead of the feet

Back 29

a. Use a longer push-off with each stride

Front 30

Improving speed-endurance can BEST be accomplished by which of the following?
a. Performing interval sprints
b. Performing longer duration aerobic endurance training
c. Increasing the number of ballistic stretches following the work out
d. Increasing the intensity of the aerobic endurance work outs

Back 30

a. Performing interval sprints

Front 31

An athlete has been performing overspeed sprinting on a high-speed treadmill, sprinting at 20mph (32kph) on a 20% grade. Which of the following will BEST minimize the risk of injury?
a. Use a spotter
b. Only sprint in 5-s increments
c. hold onto side rails
d. Use a harness

Back 31

d. Use a harness

Front 32

The ability to maintain maximal velocity for longer than 6 seconds is referred to as which of the following types of endurance?
a. Special
b. Speed
c. Strength
d. Cardiovascular

Back 32

b. Speed

Front 33

Speed—

Back 33

the skills and abilities needed to achieve high movement velocities

Front 34

Agility—

Back 34

the skills and abilities needed to explosively change movement velocities or modes

Front 35

Speed-endurance

Back 35

—the ability to maintain maximal movement velocities or repeatedly achieve maximal accelerations and velocities (6+ sec)

Front 36

Which of the following is the MOST influential factor to determine a sprinter’s maximum velocity?
a. Reaction time
b. Stride length
c. Leg length
d. Stride frequency

Back 36

d. Stride frequency

Front 37

During the ground support phase of linear sprinting, which of the following muscles are responsible for storing and recovering elastic energy?
I. Gastrocnemius
II. Hamstrings
III. Quadriceps
IV. Anterior tibialis

Back 37

I. Gastrocnemius
III. Quadriceps

Front 38

All of the following actions during the ground support phase contribute to optimal stride length and frequency EXCEPT
a. Minimizing the horizontal braking force
b. Contacting the ground ahead of the center of gravity
c. Maximizing the backward velocity of the leg
d. Limiting the ROM a the ankle

Back 38

b. Contacting the ground ahead of the center of gravity

Front 39

An athlete just completed a training cycle that focused on speed training. When applying the sequenced training strategy, which of the following training goals or exercise modes is the MOST appropriate to choose or prioritize for the NEXT training cycle?
a. Agility
b. Plyometrics
c. SSC
d. Strength

Back 39

d. Strength

Front 40

Which of the following describe how maximal backward sprinting is different from maximal forward sprinting?
I. Shorter stride length
II. Greater stride frequency
III. Longer ground support time
IV. Earlier application of peak GRFs

Back 40

I. Shorter stride length
II. Greater stride frequency
III. Longer ground support time

Front 41

Which of the following elements of agility technical skills requires spatial and temporal control of body movements?
a. Differentiation
b. Rhythm
c. Balance
d. Orientation

Back 41

d. Orientation