CSCS Chapter 18 Question and answers
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Which of the following is the order of the phases of the stretch-shortening
cycle? - correct answer ✔eccentric, amortization, concentric
Which of the following explains why a static squat jump results in a lower jump
height than a counter movement jump? - correct answer ✔lower potentiation
Instructions for plyometric exercises can focus on two distinct areas of motor
development: ____ and _____ - correct answer ✔injury prevention
performance enhancement
List the structural components of the neurophysiological model of plyometric
training exercises - correct answer ✔intrafusal muscle fibers (muscle
spindle)
extrafusal muscle fiber
alpha motor neurons
Which of the following is the best recommendation for combining plyometric
training with resistance training in a single workout session? - correct answer
✔high-intensity lower body resistance training with low-intensity upper body
plyometrics
Which of the following is NOT part of the starting position for the plyometric
single-arm throw drill? - correct answer ✔Rotate the throwing arm so the
forearm is parallel to the floor
, which of the following is the best surface on which to perform lower body
plyometric drills - correct answer ✔suspended floor
Which of the following should be assessed before beginning a lower body
plyometric training program? - correct answer ✔Balance
Strength
Training history
which of the following factors will affect the stretch shortening cycle - correct
answer ✔fatigue
Which of the following is the maximum recommended depth jump box height
for an athlete who weighs over 220 pounds (100 kg)? - correct answer ✔18
inches (46 cm)
dynamically pre-stretching a muscle is associated with which type of
subsequent muscle action - correct answer ✔Concentric
Which of the following is a method to increase the intensity of the plyometric
lateral barrier hop drill? - correct answer ✔Use only one leg.
To improve performance a the typical plyometric program should - correct
answer ✔last 6- 10 weeks, minimize landing forces, and maximize movement
velocity
True or False? plyometric exercises will improve jumping ability regardless
whether or not resistance training exercises are utilized - correct answer
✔true
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Which of the following is the order of the phases of the stretch-shortening
cycle? - correct answer ✔eccentric, amortization, concentric
Which of the following explains why a static squat jump results in a lower jump
height than a counter movement jump? - correct answer ✔lower potentiation
Instructions for plyometric exercises can focus on two distinct areas of motor
development: ____ and _____ - correct answer ✔injury prevention
performance enhancement
List the structural components of the neurophysiological model of plyometric
training exercises - correct answer ✔intrafusal muscle fibers (muscle
spindle)
extrafusal muscle fiber
alpha motor neurons
Which of the following is the best recommendation for combining plyometric
training with resistance training in a single workout session? - correct answer
✔high-intensity lower body resistance training with low-intensity upper body
plyometrics
Which of the following is NOT part of the starting position for the plyometric
single-arm throw drill? - correct answer ✔Rotate the throwing arm so the
forearm is parallel to the floor
, which of the following is the best surface on which to perform lower body
plyometric drills - correct answer ✔suspended floor
Which of the following should be assessed before beginning a lower body
plyometric training program? - correct answer ✔Balance
Strength
Training history
which of the following factors will affect the stretch shortening cycle - correct
answer ✔fatigue
Which of the following is the maximum recommended depth jump box height
for an athlete who weighs over 220 pounds (100 kg)? - correct answer ✔18
inches (46 cm)
dynamically pre-stretching a muscle is associated with which type of
subsequent muscle action - correct answer ✔Concentric
Which of the following is a method to increase the intensity of the plyometric
lateral barrier hop drill? - correct answer ✔Use only one leg.
To improve performance a the typical plyometric program should - correct
answer ✔last 6- 10 weeks, minimize landing forces, and maximize movement
velocity
True or False? plyometric exercises will improve jumping ability regardless
whether or not resistance training exercises are utilized - correct answer
✔true
