NASM - Ch 19 Speed, Agility, and Quickness
What is the general recommended rest for advanced clients between SAQ reps? 90 to 120 seconds 180 to 240 seconds 0 to 90 seconds 120 to 180 seconds
0 to 90 seconds
What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients? 0 sessions per week 5 to 7 sessions per week 3 or 4 sessions per week 1 or 2 sessions per week
1 or 2 sessions per week
With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to perform? 7 to 9 sets 5 or 6 sets 0 sets 1 to 4 sets
1 to 4 sets
How much rest should be given between each repetition of an SAQ exercise for young athletes? 90 to 120 seconds 15 to 60 seconds Less than 15 seconds 60 to 90 seconds
15 to 60 seconds
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients? 60 to 90 seconds 0 to 15 seconds 90 to 120 seconds 15 to 60 seconds
15 to 60 seconds
You have a client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills? 7 to 8 sets 3 or 4 sets 5 or 6 sets 1 or 2 sets
3 or 4 sets
You are training a youth client. What is the best choice for number of SAQ drills per workout for this athlete? 9 or 10 drills per workout 2 or 3 drills per workout 4 to 8 drills per workout 1 or 2 drills per workout
4 to 8 drills per workout
Quickness
Ability to react to a stimulus and appropriately change bodily motion in response
Agility
Ability to sprint in multiple directions while maintaining postural control
Which of the following is a component of quickness training? Assessment of visual stimuli Speed Stride rate Acceleration
Assessment of visual stimuli
Which of the following is a component of agility training? Stride rate Deceleration Assessment of visual stimuli Reaction
Deceleration
SAQ training among seniors may help prevent which of the following conditions? Arthritis There is no evidence to show that SAQ programs for seniors may prevent this condition. Osteopenia Lung cancer
Osteopenia
What differentiates change of direction from agility? Deceleration Acceleration Changing directions Reaction to a signal
Reaction to a signal
Speed
Staight ahead velocity: distance / time
Backside Mechanics
Triple extension: Ankle plantar flexion, knee extension, and hip extension
Frontside Mechanics
Triple flexion: Proper alignment of the lead leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, and a neutral pelvis