Introduction

Question 1

Define motor control:

Answer 1

The conscious and unconscious expression of ideal biomechanics or movement practices.

Question 2

Define range of motion:

Answer 2

The distance you can move your joint in a given direction.

Question 3

“What gets _______ gets _______.” -Peter Drucker

Answer 3

(1) Measured.
(2) Managed.

Question 4

What type of information does the CNS control for your entire body?

Answer 4

Mechanical and sensory information.

Question 5

The hallmark of any good strength and conditioning program is twofold:

Answer 5

(1) To consistently challenege your strength and fitness components.

(2) To express motor control under a wide variety of demands.

Question 6

What is running in its most simplest form?

Answer 6

Maintaining a braced neutral spine while falling forward and extending the hips.

Question 7

What are the factors that account for 2% of the dysfunction in a typical gym?

Answer 7

(1) Pathology
(2) Catastrophic injury

Question 8

What are the factors that account for 98% of the dysfunction in a typical gym?

Answer 8

(1) Overtension (missing ROM).
(2) Open-circuit faults (moving in a bad position).

Question 9

What are the 6 basic open-circuit faults?

Answer 9

(1) Rounded back
(2) Shoulders rolled forward
(3) Overextended lumbar spine
(4) Feet turned out or collapsed arches
(5) Head tilted up or down
(6) Elbows flared out\

Question 10

What consequence can being just 2% dehydrated lead to?

Answer 10

5-10% decrease in V02 output (aerobic capacity).

Question 11

What does lack of sleep do to the body?

Answer 11

Increase glucose levels.

Question 12

What are the 6 common adaptation errors?

Answer 12

(1) No warm-up or cooldown
(2) Sleep deprivation
(3) Dehydration
(4) Poor nutrition
(5) Prolonged sitting
(6) Stress