ISSA Strength and Conditioning
Test Questions and Answers |
Correct Answers | Graded A+
‣ Training Progressions . Answer: General to specific
Seated or lying to standing
Single joint to multi joint
Stable to unstable
Simultaneous to alternating
Slow to fast
‣ The SSC of muscle contraction driving plyometrics has three phases: a
loading eccentric phase, a transitional amortization phase, and a(n) .
Answer: Unloading phase
‣ During which stage of the SSC are the muscle spindles stretched along
with the noncontractile tissues within the muscle? . Answer: Eccentric
phase
‣ What detects changes in length of muscle fiber, and signal through
afferent neurons to the spinal cord and the brain? . Answer: Muscle
spindle
,‣ With a foundation of power, plyometrics can benefit athletes of any
sport. . Answer: True
‣ Regarding recovery from plyometric training, what is the
recommended duration of rest between training sessions? . Answer: 48-
72 hours
‣ Regarding the progression of plyometric exercises, which of the
following is the logical progression from the squat jump? . Answer:
Broad Jump
‣ Which of the following statements regarding the progression of
plyometric exercises is correct? . Answer: Quick changes of direction
encourage neuromuscular overload.
‣ Within the SSC, the transition from absorbing force to generating force
and acceleration is the . Answer: Amortization phase
‣ slower eccentric phase will result in . Answer: less potential energy
than a faster eccentric phase.
‣ A longer amortization phase will result in . Answer: the loss of
potential energy in the form of heat and reduced kinetic output in muscle
contraction.
‣ Gait assessment . Answer: What is observing the body movements or
walking?
, ‣ Lunge assessment . Answer: Little or no coaching
‣ 3 min step trst . Answer: Less effective/lower percentage of participant
completion
‣ Rockport one mile walk test . Answer: Test heart rate at end of test
‣ Think of posture as ideal or not ideal . Answer: True
‣ Muscles surrounding a joint are weakened or overactive . Answer:
Muscle imbalance
‣ Suprailic region (caliper) . Answer: Should be pinched at a 45 degree
‣ Contralateral . Answer: on the opposite side of the body from same
structure
‣ When performing the hip hinge, athletes should keep the shins as
vertical as possible. . Answer: True
‣ Distinction of hip . Answer: Lateral weight shift
‣ largest and most complex joint in the body . Answer: knee
Test Questions and Answers |
Correct Answers | Graded A+
‣ Training Progressions . Answer: General to specific
Seated or lying to standing
Single joint to multi joint
Stable to unstable
Simultaneous to alternating
Slow to fast
‣ The SSC of muscle contraction driving plyometrics has three phases: a
loading eccentric phase, a transitional amortization phase, and a(n) .
Answer: Unloading phase
‣ During which stage of the SSC are the muscle spindles stretched along
with the noncontractile tissues within the muscle? . Answer: Eccentric
phase
‣ What detects changes in length of muscle fiber, and signal through
afferent neurons to the spinal cord and the brain? . Answer: Muscle
spindle
,‣ With a foundation of power, plyometrics can benefit athletes of any
sport. . Answer: True
‣ Regarding recovery from plyometric training, what is the
recommended duration of rest between training sessions? . Answer: 48-
72 hours
‣ Regarding the progression of plyometric exercises, which of the
following is the logical progression from the squat jump? . Answer:
Broad Jump
‣ Which of the following statements regarding the progression of
plyometric exercises is correct? . Answer: Quick changes of direction
encourage neuromuscular overload.
‣ Within the SSC, the transition from absorbing force to generating force
and acceleration is the . Answer: Amortization phase
‣ slower eccentric phase will result in . Answer: less potential energy
than a faster eccentric phase.
‣ A longer amortization phase will result in . Answer: the loss of
potential energy in the form of heat and reduced kinetic output in muscle
contraction.
‣ Gait assessment . Answer: What is observing the body movements or
walking?
, ‣ Lunge assessment . Answer: Little or no coaching
‣ 3 min step trst . Answer: Less effective/lower percentage of participant
completion
‣ Rockport one mile walk test . Answer: Test heart rate at end of test
‣ Think of posture as ideal or not ideal . Answer: True
‣ Muscles surrounding a joint are weakened or overactive . Answer:
Muscle imbalance
‣ Suprailic region (caliper) . Answer: Should be pinched at a 45 degree
‣ Contralateral . Answer: on the opposite side of the body from same
structure
‣ When performing the hip hinge, athletes should keep the shins as
vertical as possible. . Answer: True
‣ Distinction of hip . Answer: Lateral weight shift
‣ largest and most complex joint in the body . Answer: knee
