Ch 11 - Plyometric Training Concepts Flashcards

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1
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What exercise requires that the knees always stay in line with the toes during the takeoff and landing components?

A

Power step up

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In which phase of the OPT model would ice skaters be an appropriate exercise?

A

Stage 5: power

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Which classificaion of exercises involve more dynamic eccentric and concentric movement through a full range of motion?

A

Plyometric-strength

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In what position should the ankles, knees, and hips be during the takeoff position of the squat jump?

A

Flexion

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During the butt kick exercise, a personal trainer notices a client arching his low back at the height of the jump. Which of the following muscle groups are most likely tight?

A

Quadriceps

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Ice skaters are an example of what type of exercise?

A

Plyometric-power exercises

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Which of the following exercises is a plyometric-power exercise?

A

Proprioceptive plyometrics

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Which of the following is an alternative name for plyometric training?

A

Reactive training

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Which type of training involves performing exercises as fast and explosively as possible?

A

Reactive power

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How long should a client hold the landing position in a squat jump with stabilization exercise?

A

3-5 seconds

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During which of the following are optimal landing mechanics first established?

A

Plyometric-stabilization training

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12
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What is the purpose of stretch-shortening cycles?

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To produce the necessary force to change the direction of an object’s center of mass efficiently

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Reactive training improves neuromuscular efficiency and improves the range of speed set by which of the following systems?

A

Central nervous system

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Which of the following involves the entire muscle action spectrum and contraction-velocity spectrum used during integrated, functional movements?

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Plyometric-power training

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Which type of training involves performing exercises as fast and explosively as possible?

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Reactive-power

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Which of the following is a form of training in which an individual reacts to the ground surface in such a way that he or she develops larger than normal ground forces that can be used to project the body with a greater velocity or speed of movement?

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Reactive training