NASM Ch. 19: Sprinting, Agility & Mechanics Study Guide

What types of SAQ drills are most appropriate for Phase 1 training?

Those with limited horizontal inertia

When training a client for speed, agility, and quickness, which of the following exercises would be most appropriate?

One-ins

What should be the primary focus when developing SAQ drills for weight loss?

Keeping the heart rate appropriately elevated

A personal trainer is working with a 65-year-old client who is sedentary. Which of the following SAQ drills would be appropriate for this client?

Stand-up to figure 8

What should senior SAQ training focus on?

Activities the individual will need for daily life

What is one component of triple extension of the back leg while sprinting?

Hip extension

Which of the following statements is correct about the position of the foot and ankle complex during speed, agility, and quickness exercises?

The foot and ankle should be pointing straight ahead in a dorsiflexed position when it hits the ground.

During sprinting, backside mechanics includes which of the following motions?

Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension

All clients beginning an SAQ need to undergo an _____ to determine the client's _____ and safety before beginning a program.

Assessment; ability

Agility is the ability to _____, _____, _____ in response to a stimulus.

Start, stop, and change direction

Speed depends on which two factors?

Stride rate and length