Athletic Body in Balance Course Overview
and Exam Guide Exam Questions Complete
Latest 2025/2026 with Correct Answers and
Rationales GRADED A+
Terms in this set (143) Original
What term is used by strength coaches to pre-
plan training program around events or Periodization
competitions?
The brain's ability to store information about
Motor Programs
movement.
What does the body use through the senses of
touch and movement to learn new movement Proprioception
patterns?
What are the muscular support structures that
Stabilizing Muscles
support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
,A cause of micro trauma in the muscles from
moving with body compensations or Poor Biomechanics
suboptimal joint alignment.
A model that illustrates the relationship
between functional movement and athletic Performance pyramid
performance.
A performance level where an athlete is high in
power production but poor in mobility and Overpowered Performance Pyramid
stability.
A performance level where an athlete
demonstrates enough functional movement to Optimum Performance Pyramid
handle the power generated.
Energy that results from poor posture, poor
Misdirected energy
technique, or improper warm-up.
Expected discomfort that should not last longer
Soreness after training
than 24 hours.
The ability to perform basic movements
Functional Movement
effectively and efficiently.
Identifying areas of deficiency that can hinder
Weak links in movement
performance.
An example of inefficient movement, such as
Energy leak
rounding the back during a deadlift.
, Drills designed to improve common
Training movement patterns
movements seen in sport.
Basic movements that form the foundation for
Fundamental movements
more complex athletic skills.
A step-by-step approach to analyze an athlete's
Evaluation of training programs
strengths and weaknesses.
Joints handle inflammation less efficiently than
Inflammation
muscles.
Indicates potential issues like muscle
Pain during exercise
imbalance.
Section of muscle acting differently than
Trigger point
surrounding tissue.
A muscle area that contributes to overall
Weak link
weakness.
Small injuries to muscle fibers from overuse. Microtrauma
Strengthen, rest, stretch, but not train
Post-trigger point release
immediately.
and Exam Guide Exam Questions Complete
Latest 2025/2026 with Correct Answers and
Rationales GRADED A+
Terms in this set (143) Original
What term is used by strength coaches to pre-
plan training program around events or Periodization
competitions?
The brain's ability to store information about
Motor Programs
movement.
What does the body use through the senses of
touch and movement to learn new movement Proprioception
patterns?
What are the muscular support structures that
Stabilizing Muscles
support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
,A cause of micro trauma in the muscles from
moving with body compensations or Poor Biomechanics
suboptimal joint alignment.
A model that illustrates the relationship
between functional movement and athletic Performance pyramid
performance.
A performance level where an athlete is high in
power production but poor in mobility and Overpowered Performance Pyramid
stability.
A performance level where an athlete
demonstrates enough functional movement to Optimum Performance Pyramid
handle the power generated.
Energy that results from poor posture, poor
Misdirected energy
technique, or improper warm-up.
Expected discomfort that should not last longer
Soreness after training
than 24 hours.
The ability to perform basic movements
Functional Movement
effectively and efficiently.
Identifying areas of deficiency that can hinder
Weak links in movement
performance.
An example of inefficient movement, such as
Energy leak
rounding the back during a deadlift.
, Drills designed to improve common
Training movement patterns
movements seen in sport.
Basic movements that form the foundation for
Fundamental movements
more complex athletic skills.
A step-by-step approach to analyze an athlete's
Evaluation of training programs
strengths and weaknesses.
Joints handle inflammation less efficiently than
Inflammation
muscles.
Indicates potential issues like muscle
Pain during exercise
imbalance.
Section of muscle acting differently than
Trigger point
surrounding tissue.
A muscle area that contributes to overall
Weak link
weakness.
Small injuries to muscle fibers from overuse. Microtrauma
Strengthen, rest, stretch, but not train
Post-trigger point release
immediately.
