5.19 SAQ Training

Question 1

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

Answer 1

speed (distance ÷ time)

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

agility (ex: coach instructing an athlete to run in various directions (e.g., shuffle left, shuffle right, forward, backward))

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

quickness (such as hitting a baseball or returning a tennis serve)

Question 4

does not involve reacting to a signal, but it still requires an individual to accelerate, decelerate, and change directions, such as an athlete running through a predetermined obstacle course

Answer 4

change of direction (COD)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

stride rate

Question 6

The distance covered with each stride during the gait cycle.

Answer 6

stride length

Question 7

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

(triple flexion)

Answer 7

frontside mechanics

Question 8

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

(triple extension)

Answer 8

backside mechanics

Question 9

examples of SAQ drills for youths

Answer 9

red light, green light

follow the snake

Question 10

examples of SAQ drills for adults

Answer 10

jump rope
cone shuffles
ladder drills
box drill
partner mirror drill (2 cones, 1 partner leads, the other mirrors)

Question 11

The amount of mineral content, such as calcium and phosphorus, in a segment of bone.

Answer 11

bone density

Question 12

Lower than normal bone density and a precursor to osteoporosis.

Answer 12

osteopenia

Question 13

True: A 40% loss of bone density at the hip can result in a 2.5 times greater risk for hip fracture (West et al., 2015).

Answer 13

False: 10%

Question 13

True: A 40% loss of bone density at the hip can result in a 2.5 times greater risk for hip fracture (West et al., 2015).

Answer 13

False: 10%

Question 14

An age-related loss of muscle mass resulting in weakness and frailty in older adults.

Answer 14

sarcopenia

Question 15

examples of SAQ drills for older adults

Answer 15

activities of daily living
sitting/standing from a chair
navigating ground obstacles
maintaining balance while walking
up/down stairs
bending