Plyometrics (Exam 2)

Question 1

Characterized by a rapid eccentric contraction followed immediately by a rapid reversal of movement with a concentric contraction of the same muscle.

Answer 1

Plyometric

Question 2

___ contraction followed by _____ contraction.

Answer 2

Eccentric, Concentric

Question 3

Form of ____ and _____ training.

Answer 3

Power and Resistance

Question 4

Heighten the excitability of the nervous system form improved reactive ability of the neuromuscular system.

Answer 4

Main Goal

Question 5

The more rapid the eccentric contraction , the more likely the ____ is activated.

Answer 5

Stretch Reflex

Question 6

There must be a ______ preceded by an eccentric muscle action.

Answer 6

Movement

Question 7

GTO’s increased or decreased?

Answer 7

Increased

Question 8

Most basic sensorimotor response system. Goest directly from afferent sensory nerves to spinal cord to make contact with efferent motor neuron to permit rapid response by muscle.

Answer 8

Stretch Reflex

Question 9

Monosynaptic Response. Fastest reflex in the body.

Answer 9

Stretch Reflex

Question 10

Contractile Elements

Answer 10

Myofibrils, Sarcomeres. Muscle.

Question 11

Non-Contractile Elements

Answer 11

Tendons, Ligaments

Question 12

High functional activity. Balance and proprioception. Muscle power. Maximize reaction time. Efficiency of movements.

Answer 12

Indications for Plyometrics

Question 13

Age. Body weight. Surface. Footwear. Biomechanics. Time.

Answer 13

Precautions for Plyometrics

Question 14

Unconditioned athlete. Unyielding surface. Stress related injury. Acute inflammation. Post-operative. Joint instability.

Answer 14

Contraindications for Plyometrics