Chapter 19:Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
Improving frontside running mechanics is associated with which of the following? A. Less braking force B. Less stability C. Less forward drive D. Less speed
A
What differentiates change of direction from agility?' A. Reaction to a signal B. Changing directions C. Acceleration D. Deceleration
A
What involves reacting to a stimulus and then changing the body's sprinting direction in response to that stimulus? A. Agility B. Quickness C. Power D. Speed
A
What is defined as the ability to react and change body position with maximal force production, in all planes of motion, and from all body positions? A. Quickness B. Strength C. Speed D. Agility
A
What is defined as the awareness of the positioning and movement of body segments? A. Proprioception B. Kinesiology C. Biomechanics D. Kinesthetic awareness
A
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for intermediate clients? A. 0 to 60 seconds B. 90 to 120 seconds C. 60 to 90 seconds D. 120 to 180 seconds
A
Which form of SAQ training is characterized by the ability to start, stop, and change direction in response to a signal or stimulus quickly while maintaining postural control? A. Agility B. Quickness C. Stride rate D. Speed
A
Which of the following is designed to increase a person's ability to accelerate, decelerate, and dynamically stabilize the entire body during high-velocity movements in all planes of motion? A. SAQ training B. COD training C. speed training D. agility training
A
Initially, how many sets of SAQ drills are recommended for older adults? A. 5 or 6 sets B. 1 or 2 sets C. 6 to 8 sets D. 3 or 4 sets
B
Which of the following is a component of quickness training? A. Stride rate B. Assessment of visual stimuli C. Speed D. Acceleration
B
You are training a youth client. What is the best choice for number of SAQ drills per workout for this athlete? A. 2 or 3 drills per workout B. 4 to 8 drills per workout C. 1 or 2 drills per workout D. 9 or 10 drills per workout
B
Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training? A. Strength B. Power C. Change of direction D. Speed
C
What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients? A. 3 or 4 sessions per week B. 0 sessions per week C. 1 or 2 sessions per week D. 5 to 7 sessions per week
C
When observing sprint mechanics, which joint action should you see occurring in the rear leg if proper form is used? A. Hip abduction B. Ankle dorsiflexion C. Ankle plantar flexion D. Knee flexion
C
Which is involved in frontside mechanics? A. Rear leg B. Ankle plantar flexion C. Lead leg D. Knee extension
C
Which is not part of triple extension involved in backside sprint mechanics? A. Ankle plantar flexion B. Knee extension C. Hip abduction D. Hip extension
C
Which of the following is able to burn more subcutaneous fat more than the other types of exercise? A. low intensity, long durations B. mid intensity interval training C. high intensity interval training D. low intensity, interval training
C
Which of the following is associated with a stronger push phase, including hip-knee extension, gluteal contraction, and the backside arm drive? I. lateral side mechanics II. frontside mechanics III. backside mechanics A. I only B. II only C. III only D. II and III only
C
Which of these joint movements is part of backside mechanics? A. Hip flexion B. Ankle dorsiflexion C. Hip extension D. Knee flexion
C
You have a client seeking weight loss. What is the most appropriate amount of rest recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise? A. 90 to 120 seconds B. 60 to 90 seconds C. 15 to 60 seconds D. 0 to 15 seconds
C
Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training? A. Strength B. Speed C. Power D. Change of direction
D
What is defined as the ability to react and change body position with maximal force production, in all planes of motion, and from all body positions? A. Agility B. Speed C. Strength D. Quickness
D
What is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently healthy? A. 6 to 8 drills allowing greater horizontal inertia but limited unpredictability, such as 5-10-5, T-drill, box drill, and stand-up to figure 8 B. 10 to 12 drills allowing maximal inertia and unpredictability, such as modified box drill, partner mirror drill, and timed drills C. 6 to 10 drills allowing maximal inertia and unpredictability, such as modified box drill, partner mirror drill, and timed drills D. 4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and agility ladder drills
D
Which of the following is a component of agility training? A. Assessment of visual stimuli B. Reaction C. Stride rate D. Deceleration
D
