CHAPTER 19 Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for intermediate clients?
0 to 60 seconds
What is the general recommended rest for advanced clients between SAQ reps?
0 to 90 seconds
With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to perform?
1 to 4 sets
What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?
1-2 sessions per week.
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?
15 to 60 seconds
You have a client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills?
3 or 4 sets
How many repetitions of each SAQ drill is appropriate for youth athletes?
3 to 5 reps
You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ drills?
3 to 5 reps
What is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently healthy?
4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and agility ladder drills
You are training a youth client. What is the best choice for number of SAQ drills per workout for this athlete?
4 to 8 drills per workout
Which is not part of triple extension involved in backside sprint mechanics?
Hip abduction
What is defined as the awareness of the positioning and movement of body segments?
Proprioception
Speed is the product of what two variables?
Stride rate and stride length
proprioception
The body's ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position of its parts.
How is osteopenia best described?
The loss of bone density related to the aging process.
osteoporosis
a condition of reduced bone mineral density, which increases risk of bone fracture.
sarcopenia
an age-related loss of muscle mass resulting in weakness and frailty in older adults.
Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training?
change of direction
Which of these joint movements is part of backside mechanics?
hip extension
Which is involved in frontside mechanics?
lead leg
osteopenia
lower than normal bone density and a precursor to osteoporosis.
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 plantar flexion, knee extension, hip extension, and a neutral pelvis.
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.
bone density
the amount of mineral content, such as calcium and phosphorus, in a segment of bone.
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.
