NSCA chapter 18

Which of the following is the order of the phases of the stretch-shortening cycle?

a. amortization, concentric, eccentric

b. concentric, eccentric, amortization

c. eccentric, amortization, concentric

c. eccentric, amortization, concentric

Which of the following explains why a static squat jump results in a lower jump height than a countermovement jump?

a. greater stored elastic energy

b. lower potentiation

c. more rapid eccentric element

d. reduced range of motion

b. lower potentiation

What type of lower body plyometric drill requires a higher horizontal speed than the other types of drills?

a. jump in place

b. standing jump

c. multiple hops

d. bounding

d. bounding

Which of the following is a recommended landing surface for performing plyometrics?

a. tile

b. hardwood

c. exercise mat

d. suspended floor

d. suspended floor

When an athlete lands on the ground from a lower body plyometric jump, the shoulders should be in line with the ____ when viewed from the side.

a. toes

b. ankles

c. knees

d. hips

c. knees

What type of drill used to warm up for a plyometric training session emphasizes posture and movement technique?

a. marching

b. jogging

c. skipping

d. footwork

a. marching

Which of the following is a method to increase the intensity of the plyometric lateral barrier hop drill?

a. Use only one leg.

b. Rest after each bound.

c. Pause between jumps over the barrier.

d. Change the barrier from a hurdle to a cone.

a. Use only one leg.

Which of the following is NOT part of the starting position for the plyometric single-arm throw drill?

a. Assume an upright stance with the feet shoulder-width apart.

b. Place the rebounder approximately 3 feet (0.9 m) away.

c. Position the throwing arm to have 90° of shoulder abduction and elbow flexion.

d. Rotate the throwing arm so the forearm is parallel to the floor.

d. Rotate the throwing arm so the forearm is parallel to the floor.

Which of the following is the best recommendation for combining plyometric training with resistance training in a single workout session?

a. high-intensity lower body resistance training with low-intensity upper body plyometrics

b. low-intensity lower body resistance training with low-intensity upper body plyometrics

c. high-intensity upper body resistance training with high-intensity upper body plyometrics

d. low-intensity upper body resistance training with high-intensity upper body plyometrics

a. high-intensity lower body resistance training with low-intensity upper body plyometrics

Which of the following is the maximum recommended depth jump box height for an athlete who weighs over 220 pounds (100 kg)?

a. 16 inches (41 cm)

b. 18 inches (46 cm)

c. 32 inches (81 cm)

d. 42 inches (107 cm)

b. 18 inches (46 cm)