Chapter 12

Question 1

the velocity of a person going straight ahead.

Answer 1

speed

Question 2

the ability of a person to react without hesitating

Answer 2

quickness

Question 3

___ demands a high level of neuromuscular efficiency in order to keep one’s center of gravity and requires constant deceleration and acceleration.

Answer 3

agility

Question 4

Whereas __ focuses on one’s movement in one single plane, __ focuses on multiple planes.

Answer 4

speed; agility

Question 5

the correct alignment of the leading leg and pelvis while sprinting is known as ___, whereas the correct alignment of the leading leg and pelvis while sprinting is known as ___.

Answer 5

backside mechanics; frontside mechanics

Question 6

__ mechanics includes a neutral pelvis, hip extension, knee extension, and ankle plantar flexion.

Answer 6

backside

Question 7

__ mechanics includes a neutral pelvis, hip flexion, knee flexion, and ankle dorsiflexion.

Answer 7

frontside

Question 8

this is the exact distance covered for each stride taken.

Answer 8

stride length

Question 9

True or False: a lower stride length equals a higher stride rate?

Answer 9

true

Question 10

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

Answer 10

stride rate

Question 11

True or False: a lower stride rate equals a lower stride length.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

The formula for speed.

Answer 12

stride length x stride rate

Question 13

What are the checkpoints of the kinetic chain for running movements?

Answer 13

1. Ankle is directed straight ahead ( landing on one’s heel is the priority); avoid supination/pronation.
2. Knees in alignment with second/third toe; avoid abduction/adduction.
3. Hips are neutral at max running speeds; excessive lower back arching should be avoided.
4. Head facing straight forward; avoid forward head position.

Question 14

In the ___ phase of the OPT model for speed, agility, and quickness, exercises consist of many sagittal plane movements; 1-2 sets; 2-3 reps; 0-60 s rest.

Answer 14

stabilization

Question 15

In the ___ phase of the OPT model for speed, agility, and quickness, more frontal plane movements are incorporated; 3-4 sets; 3-5 reps; 0-60 s rest.

Answer 15

strength

Question 16

In the ___ phase of the OPT model for speed, agility, and quickness, all planes of motion are included at maximal effort; 3-5 sets; 3-5 reps; 0-90 s rest.

Answer 16

power

Question 17

cone shuffles and agility ladder drills are examples of exercises done in the ___ phase of the OPT model for agility, quickness, and speed

Answer 17

stabilization

Question 18

box drills and the 5-10-5 T-drill are examples of exercises done in the ___ phase of the OPT model for agility, quickness, and speed

Answer 18

strength

Question 19

modified box drills and partner mirror drills are examples of exercises done in the ___ phase of the OPT model for agility, quickness, and speed

Answer 19

power