speed agility and endurance

Question 1

what is speed?

Answer 1

the ability to achieve a high velocity with unloaded or lightly loaded limb

Question 2

what is velocity?

Answer 2

change in distance / change in time

Question 3

the ability to decelerate, change direction and accelerate.

Answer 3

agility

Question 4

speed endurance

Answer 4

the ability to maintain speed after the acceleration phase

Question 5

what is a typical acceleration phase?

Answer 5

first 45 yards

Question 6

what is power?

Answer 6

strength expressed rapidly or work done over time

Question 7

there is a _________ relationship between power and _________

Answer 7

inverse; force

Question 8

a person with a lot of strength and a person with a lot of power can achieve the same maximum speed but….

Answer 8

the person with more power will reach that speed faster

Question 9

describe the power continuum

Answer 9

speed
speed-strength
explosive power
strength-speed
strength

Question 10

speed-strength

Answer 10

Ability to accelerate the body and achieve a high velocity in a horizontal fashion unencumbered by opponents.

Question 11

explosive power

Answer 11

ability to generate power in a vertical direction (jump)

Question 12

strength-speed

Answer 12

Ability to move a heavier implement or an opponent or a rapid movement with more than just body weight

Question 13

strength

Answer 13

Movement against a maximal or near maximal resistance

Question 14

describe the steps to a needs analysis (with regards to speed/power/strength)

Answer 14

1) Watch the sport at the level of athlete that you will work with. Use video recording.
2) Examine the number of jumps, sprints, etc.
3) Determine the relative percent of the sporting event is spent at each specific point on the continuum.
4) Build your profile.
5) Stick to the plan.

Question 15

no contact with the ground- occurs only while running

Answer 15

flight phase

Question 16

running speed is an interaction of what?

Answer 16

stride frequency (SF) and stride length (SL)

Question 17

describe the relationship of stride frequency and increasing velocity

Answer 17

SF is important for increases in velocity at higher speeds

Question 18

describe the relationship of stride length and increasing velocity

Answer 18

SL is important for increases in velocity at lower speeds or early increases

Question 19

describe the acceleration phase

Answer 19

most explosive. strength training effects this phase the most. relatively longer contact time to maximize force production

Question 20

why is it important to lean forward at the beginning of the acceleration phase?

Answer 20

greater horizontal propulsion. (smaller vertical force vector and greater horizontal force vector)

Question 21

when do you direct force vectors vertically?

Answer 21

during braking

Question 22

what three joints do you extent simultaneously during sprinting?

Answer 22

hip, knee, and ankle

Question 23

what is characteristic of the deceleration phase?

Answer 23

decreased stride frequency and increased contact time

Question 24

what is weighted sprinting good for?

Answer 24

improving acceleration phase

Question 25

what is the purpose of assisted sprinting?

Answer 25

increase SF, SL and decreases contact time

Question 26

what is the main objective of agility training?

Answer 26

improve rate of force production or power

Question 27

describe agility techniques

Answer 27

• neutral head position
• eyes focused ahead or at target
• explosive arm movements

Question 28

athletes should be able to run full speed and stop within ___ steps

Answer 28

7

Question 29

what should be implemented in the conditioning phase of agility training?

Answer 29

endurance in low intensity drills; proper technique

Question 30

what should be implemented pre-season for agility training?

Answer 30

near maximal to maximal drills- emphasize speed performance

Question 31

what should be implemented in-season for agility training?

Answer 31

Perform maximal speed, agility, and speed-endurance drills 1 d/wk

Question 32

form for good agility includes

Answer 32

low center of gravity, wide base, chest up, vertical line through center of gravity and body center to ground

Question 33

in the context of agility training, what is considered a rep?

Answer 33

one complete execution of a drill