NSCA CSCS Multiple Choice Plyometric Training || Needed to
Pass.
The component emphasized during jumps in place is
a) vertical
b) horizontal
c) lateral
d) horizontal speed correct answers a
Motion during multiple hops and jumps involve
I. rapid repetition
II. horizontal component
III. vertical component
IV. lateral component
a) I, II, III and IV
b) I, II, and III
c) II, III and IV
d) I, III and IV correct answers a
Bounding drills normally cover distances of greater than
a) 6 feet
b) 36 feet
c) 98 feet
d) 175 feet correct answers c
All of the following are examples of box drills EXCEPT
a) Single-leg push off
b) Jump from box
c) Single-leg depth jump
d) Squat box jump correct answers c
Hurdles for the double-leg zigzag hop should be spaced
a) 24-30 inches
b) 18-24 inches
c) 9-15 inches
d) 30-34 inches correct answers b
Arm action for the Jump and Reach is
a) single
b) double
c) reciprocal
d) none correct answers b
Correct instruction for a countermovement is to
a) drive forward with one arm
, b) reach as high as you can
c) land in a squat position
d) execute a rapid eccentric movement correct answers d
An example of a high intensity plyometric drill is
a) Lateral box jump
b) Single-leg push-off
c) Single-leg hop
d) Lateral barrier hop correct answers c
The best description for the direction of throw for the two-hand side-to-side throw is
a) forward and diagonal
b) vertical
c) upward
d) diagonal correct answers a
The force used to return the ball to the partner during the plyometric 45degree sit-up should
come primarily from the
a) elbow extensors
b) trunk flexors
c) hip flexors
d) wrist extensors correct answers b
A common error made during a depth jump with standing long jump is to
a) minimize time on ground
b) land on the floor with both feet
c) step straight out
d) land on the floor with one foot correct answers d
The minimum landing surface dimensions for a plyometric box is
a) 18 x 24 inches
b) 16 x 18 inches
c) 24 x 32 inches
d) 10 x 12 inches correct answers a
Athletes weighing over 220 lbs should not perform depth jumps from heights greater than
a) 20 inches
b) 6 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 18 inches correct answers d
Before beginning a lower body plyometric program, over a 5 second period the athlete should be
able to squat
a) 5 repetitions with 60% of body weight
b) 10 repetitions with 75% of body weight
c) 3 repetitions with 60% of body weight
Pass.
The component emphasized during jumps in place is
a) vertical
b) horizontal
c) lateral
d) horizontal speed correct answers a
Motion during multiple hops and jumps involve
I. rapid repetition
II. horizontal component
III. vertical component
IV. lateral component
a) I, II, III and IV
b) I, II, and III
c) II, III and IV
d) I, III and IV correct answers a
Bounding drills normally cover distances of greater than
a) 6 feet
b) 36 feet
c) 98 feet
d) 175 feet correct answers c
All of the following are examples of box drills EXCEPT
a) Single-leg push off
b) Jump from box
c) Single-leg depth jump
d) Squat box jump correct answers c
Hurdles for the double-leg zigzag hop should be spaced
a) 24-30 inches
b) 18-24 inches
c) 9-15 inches
d) 30-34 inches correct answers b
Arm action for the Jump and Reach is
a) single
b) double
c) reciprocal
d) none correct answers b
Correct instruction for a countermovement is to
a) drive forward with one arm
, b) reach as high as you can
c) land in a squat position
d) execute a rapid eccentric movement correct answers d
An example of a high intensity plyometric drill is
a) Lateral box jump
b) Single-leg push-off
c) Single-leg hop
d) Lateral barrier hop correct answers c
The best description for the direction of throw for the two-hand side-to-side throw is
a) forward and diagonal
b) vertical
c) upward
d) diagonal correct answers a
The force used to return the ball to the partner during the plyometric 45degree sit-up should
come primarily from the
a) elbow extensors
b) trunk flexors
c) hip flexors
d) wrist extensors correct answers b
A common error made during a depth jump with standing long jump is to
a) minimize time on ground
b) land on the floor with both feet
c) step straight out
d) land on the floor with one foot correct answers d
The minimum landing surface dimensions for a plyometric box is
a) 18 x 24 inches
b) 16 x 18 inches
c) 24 x 32 inches
d) 10 x 12 inches correct answers a
Athletes weighing over 220 lbs should not perform depth jumps from heights greater than
a) 20 inches
b) 6 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 18 inches correct answers d
Before beginning a lower body plyometric program, over a 5 second period the athlete should be
able to squat
a) 5 repetitions with 60% of body weight
b) 10 repetitions with 75% of body weight
c) 3 repetitions with 60% of body weight
