CSCS Chapter 19: Program Design and Technique for Speed and Agility Training

Question 1

speed

Answer 1

the ability to accelerate and reach high movement velocities

Question 2

change of direction

Answer 2

change movement direction, velocity, or modes. predetermined.

Question 3

agility

Answer 3

change movement direction, velocity, or modes in response to a stimulus like a coach blowing a whistle or pointing

Question 4

strength

Answer 4

ability to produce force

Question 5

rate of force development

Answer 5

how fast an athlete can generate maximal force. index for explosive strength. change in force/change in time

Question 6

impulse

Answer 6

net result of force over time at the time required for its production.

Question 7

force

Answer 7

relationship between two physical objects

mas X amount of acceleration present

Question 8

acceleration

Answer 8

rate of change in velocity with respect to time

Question 9

velocity

Answer 9

how fast an object is travelling and the direction

Question 10

momentum

Answer 10

relationship between mass of an object and the velocity of movement

Question 11

spring mass model SMM

Answer 11

illustrates sprinting as an action where the displacement of body mass as the result from energy produced and transferred into the ground by the spring like action of muscles.

one spring compressed as the other propels the body forward as the other swings.

Question 12

what is the biggest difference between novice and elite sprinters?

Answer 12

amount of force applied to the ground

Question 13

recover of a foot strike

Answer 13

after a foot strike when the leg is cycling back through the air towards the butt

Question 14

ground preparation for running

Answer 14

time before a foot strike