Chapter 8: Foundational Movements

Question 1

Describe the difference between open and closed kinetic chain exercises.

Answer 1

Open kinetic chain exercises involve successively arranged joints and free movement of the
terminal segment (e.g., barbell chest press, triceps kick back, leg curl).

• Closed kinetic chain exercises involve successively arranged joints and no movement of the
terminal segment (e.g., push-up, leg press, squat).

Question 2

Define functional training and explain its importance to clients.

Answer 2

Functional training focuses on performing exercises that mimic everyday activities. Functional training should be prescribed to improve a client’s performance of daily activities in a way that is nonrestricted, safe, and pain-free. Foundational movement sequences are often understood to be functional, but they can be progressed to apply to performance training as well.

Question 3

Which type of reflex is primarily used when the body attempts to maintain its position on an unsteady surface?

Answer 3

equilibrium reflex

Question 4

Which is not an example of an appropriate exercise progression?

Answer 4

using a four-point quadruped instead of standing with feet parallel

Question 5

Which of the following would be more appropriate for the beginner client?

Answer 5

static stability exercises

Question 6

The active movement sequences include all of the following except

Answer 6

climbing

Question 7

When it comes to understanding posture, stability, and movement, people who are said to be natural-born athletes are likely to have a high level of

Answer 7

biomotor abilities