Chapter 12

Question 1

speed

Answer 1

This is the velocity of a person going straight ahead

Question 2

Quickness

Answer 2

This is the ability of a person to react without hesitating.

Question 3

Agility

Answer 3

This demands a high level of neuromuscular efficiency in order to keep one’s center of gravity. Whereas speed focuses on one’s movement in one single plane, agility focuses on multiple planes. Requires constant deceleration and acceleration.

Question 4

Backside mechanics

Answer 4

This is the correct alignment of the of the rear leg and pelvis while sprinting. It includes a neutral pelvis, hip extension, knee extension, and ankle plantarflexion.

Question 5

Front side mechanics

Answer 5

This is the correct alignment of the leading leg and pelvis while sprinting. It includes a neutral pelvis, hip flexion, knee flexion, and ankle dorsiflexion.

Question 6

Stride length

Answer 6

This is the exact distance covered for each stride taken. A lower stride length equals a higher stride rate, and vice versa as well.

Question 7

Stride rate

Answer 7

This is how many strides a person takes in a given distance ran.

Question 8

Speed

Answer 8

stride length x stride rate

Question 9

agility Stabilization phase

Answer 9

These exercises consist of many sagittal plane movements. They are done for 1 to 2 sets with 2 to 3 repetitions and a 0 to 60-second rest. Some exercises include cone shuffles and agility ladder drills.

Question 10

Agility Strength phase

Answer 10

The strength phase includes more frontal plane movements with 3 to 4 sets, 3 to 5 repetitions with a 0 to 60 second rest time. Some exercises include box drill and 5-10-5 T-drill.

Question 11

agility power phase

Answer 11

The strength phase includes all of the planes of motion and includes maximal effort. These are done for 3 to 5 sets, 3 to 5 repetitions and 0 to 90 seconds of rest time. Some exercises include modified box drill and partner mirror drill.

Question 12

What are 2 ways SAQ training prevents injury?

Answer 12

Enhances ability to control eccentric force, improves structural integrity of connective tissue

Question 13

What are 4 benefits of SAQ training for sedentary adults?

Answer 13

What are 4 benefits of SAQ training for sedentary adults?Weight loss, improved coordination, enhanced movement proficiency, and injury prevention

Question 14

The primary function of SAQ training for seniors is to prevent decreases in what?

Answer 14

Bone density, coordinative ability, muscular power

Question 15

What are the benefits of SAQ training for weight loss clients?

Answer 15

Increased intensity and variety of movements to keep heart rate elevated for increased fat oxidation and caloric expenditure

Question 16

Identify 6 SAQ ladder drills

Answer 16

One-in, two-in, side shuffle, in-in out-out, zig zag, ASli shuffle

Question 17

Identify 4 SAQ cone drills

Answer 17

L.E.F.T. drill, T-drill, box drill, modified box drill