NASM Chapter 11,12

Question 1

Rate of Force Production

Answer 1

Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time.

Question 2

Plyometric Reactive Training

Answer 2

Exercises that generate quick, powerful movements

involving an explosive concentric muscle contraction preceded by an eccentric

muscle action.

Question 3

Quickness

Answer 3

The ability to react and change body position with maximal rate of force production, in all planes of motion and from all body positions, during functional activities.

Question 4

frontside Mechanics

Answer 4

roper alignment of the lead leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis.

Question 5

Backside Mechanics

Answer 5

Proper alignment of the rear leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle plantar flexion, knee extension, hip extension, and neutral pelvis.

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

The ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly

while maintaining proper posture.

Question 7

Speed

Answer 7

he ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible.