Chp.12 Speed, Agility and Quickness Training

Question 1

Speed = _ x _?

Answer 1

• stride rate x stride length

Question 2

Proper sprint mechanics?

Answer 2

• two important aspects:
  FRONTSIDE: proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis while sprinting (ankle dorsiflexion+other terminology)
  BACKSIDE: proper alignment of hind leg and pelvis

Question 3

Agility definition?

Answer 3

• the ability to ACCELERATE, DECELERATE and stabilize and to CHANGE DIRECTIONS quickly, while maintaining PROPER POSTURE.

Question 4

What do SAQ (speed, agility, quickness) drills require?

Answer 4

• SAQ works on the agility of an individual (accelerate, decelerate, change directions)…

Question 5

Elevated heart-rate increases _ _ and _ _

Answer 5

• FAT OXIDATION and CALORIC EXPENDITURE

Question 6

Moderate intensity, long duration OR high intensity, short bouts?

Answer 6

• high intensity, short bouts. -> elevated heart rate