Chapter 19

What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?

1 - 2 sessions per week

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?

Agility requires the ability to sprint in multiple directions (running and cutting) while maintaining postural control, and it oftentimes requires reacting to a stimulus.

Why are proper frontside mechanics in sprinting important?

Frontside mechanics align the lead leg to optimally apply force into the ground to help propel the body forward.

Once children become accustomed to completing four to five simple SAQ exercises once or twice per week, what is an appropriate progression for a Certified Personal Trainer to implement over the next few months?

Increase weekly sessions to 2 or 3, and add more exercises

Improving frontside running mechanics is associated with which of the following?

Less braking force

SAQ training among seniors may help prevent which of the following conditions?

Osteopenia

Frontside mechanics

Proper alignment of the lead leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, and a neutral pelvis.

Backside mechanics

Proper alignment of the rear leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, hip extension, and a neutral pelvis.

What is defined as the awareness of the positioning and movement of body segments?

Proprioception Proprioception is the body's ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position of its parts.

Which statement accurately describes the physical benefits of SAQ training?

SAQ training decreases the risk of osteopenia.

You are working with an intermediate client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best choice for drills per session?

Six to eight drills is appropriate for intermediate clients. (These are only meant to be suggestions and should be gauged on the total volume of training for all the workout's components, including cardio, core, balance, plyometric, and resistance training.)

What is defined as the distance covered in one stride?

Stride length

Speed

The ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible.

Quickness

The ability to react and change body position with maximal rate of force production, in all planes of motion and from all body positions, during dynamic activities.

Agility

The ability to start (or accelerate), stop (or decelerate and stabilize), and change direction in response to a signal or stimulus quickly while maintaining postural control.

Proprioception

The body's ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position of its parts.

Stride length

The distance covered with each stride during the gait cycle.

Stride rate

The number of strides taken in a given amount of time (or distance).

What term is used to describe ankle plantar flexion, knee extension, and hip extension of the rear leg while sprinting?

Triple extension

TRUE OR FALSE? Components of a speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) program can significantly improve the physical health profile of apparently healthy sedentary adults and those with medical or health limitations.

True