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20 Cards in this Set
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List the 3 phases of the stretch-shortening cycle in proper order.
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Eccentric, Amortization, Concentric
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EAC
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Which phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is the pause between phases I & III?
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Amortization
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In which phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is the agonist muscle stretched?
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Eccentric
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Phase I
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In which phase of the stretch-shortening cycle are the agonist muscle fibers shortened?
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Concentric
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Phase III
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When athletes participate in a plyometric training program, injury rates are found to: A. increase B. decrease, C. stay the same.
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B. decrease
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True or False: Plyometric training is safe for clients who have never participated in resistance training.
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False. (Clients who have never participated in resistance training should be precluded from a plyometrics program.
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Describe the proper landing postion for plyometric jumps.
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Shoulders over knees, knees over toes,with ankles, knees & hips flexed.
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For lower body plyometrics, the clients 1RM squat should be at least ___ times his or her body weight.
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1.5
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It's more than the client's body weight.
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For upper body plyometrics, a client weighing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) should have a bench press 1RM of at least ___ times his or her body weight.
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1.0
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Clients over 220 pounds need to lift a smaller amount relative to their body weight than clients under 220 pounds.
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For upper body plyometrics, a client weighing less than 220 pounds (100 kg) should have a bench press 1RM of at least ___ times his or her body weight.
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1.5
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Clients over 220 pounds need to lift a smaller amount relative to their body weight than clients under 220 pounds.
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For lower body plyometrics, the client should be able to perform ___ reps of the squat at 60% body weight in 5 seconds or less.
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5
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Of these 3 balance tests, which is the most advanced: half squat, quarter squat, standing?
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Half squat
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True or False: Clients should be over 13 years old to participate in a plyometrics program.
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True
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Epiphyseal plates
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A client should have at least ___ months of resistance training experience to participate in a plyometrics program.
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3
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Valgus & varus movements are:
A. Advanced training techniques B. To be avoided. |
B. To be avoided.
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Proper landing technique.
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What is the goal of speed training?
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The application of maximal force in a minimal amount of time.
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Speed training focuses on what 3 areas?
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Form drills, Stride Frequency, Stride Length
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Stride frequency is typically increased thru A. sprint-assisted training, B. resisted sprinting.
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A. sprint-assisted training
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Resisted sprinting helps improve all of the following EXCEPT: A. speed-strength, B. stride length, C. stride frequency.
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C. stride frequency
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Which of the following is the easiest speed drill?
A. Downhill sprint B. Uphill sprint C. Partner assisted towing D. Butt kicker |
D. Butt kicker
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