Ch 18 Quiz

Question 1

Which of these approaches is best in terms of safety and performance when using the box jump-up exercise with clients?

Answer 1

Choosing a box height in line with their capabilities

Question 2

What is the physical action in the body during the eccentric phase of the stretch-shortening cycle?

Answer 2

Stretching of the agonist muscle

Question 3

What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle actions known as?

Answer 3

Stretch-shortening cycle

Question 4

What does the eccentric phase of a plyometric movement accomplish?

Answer 4

Deceleration

Question 5

Which of these is considered the most advanced plyometric exercise?

Answer 5

Depth jumps

Question 6

Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?

Answer 6

It causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently.

Question 7

If a client is having trouble maintaining form during a tuck jump exercise, what type of regression should be applied?

Answer 7

Adding a stabilization pause between reps

Question 8

What is the sufficient recovery time that is generally needed between plyometric exercises during a workout?

Answer 8

60 to 120 seconds

Question 9

During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to explosive force production?

Answer 9

Amortization

Question 10

What is a key characteristic of plyometric exercise?

Answer 10

A faster tempo, similar to daily life