Page | 1
ATHLETIC BODY IN BALANCE COURSE
OVERVIEW AND EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Periodization Ans: What term is used by strength coaches to pre-plan
training program around events or
competitions?
Motor Programs Ans: The brain's ability to store information about
movement.
Proprioception Ans: What does the body use through the senses of touch
and movement to learn new movement
patterns?
Stabilizing Muscles Ans: What are the muscular support structures that
support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
Poor Biomechanics Ans: A cause of micro trauma in the muscles from
moving with body compensations or suboptimal joint alignment.
Performance pyramid Ans: A model that illustrates the relationship
between functional movement and athletic performance.
Overpowered Performance Pyramid Ans: A performance level where an
athlete is high in power production but poor in mobility and stability.
Optimum Performance Pyramid Ans: A performance level where an
athlete demonstrates enough functional movement to handle the power
generated.
Misdirected energy Ans: Energy that results from poor posture, poor
technique, or improper warm-up.
, Page | 2
Soreness after training Ans: Expected discomfort that should not last
longer than 24 hours.
Functional Movement Ans: The ability to perform basic movements
effectively and efficiently.
Weak links in movement Ans: Identifying areas of deficiency that can
hinder performance.
Energy leak Ans: An example of inefficient movement, such as rounding
the back during a deadlift.
Training movement patterns Ans: Drills designed to improve common
movements seen in sport.
Fundamental movements Ans: Basic movements that form the
foundation for more complex athletic skills.
Evaluation of training programs Ans: A step-by-step approach to analyze
an athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Inflammation Ans: Joints handle inflammation less efficiently than
muscles.
Pain during exercise Ans: Indicates potential issues like muscle
imbalance.
Trigger point Ans: Section of muscle acting differently than surrounding
tissue.
Weak link Ans: A muscle area that contributes to overall weakness.
Microtrauma Ans: Small injuries to muscle fibers from overuse.
Post-trigger point release Ans: Strengthen, rest, stretch, but not train
immediately.
Identifying trigger points Ans: Use a massage stick to find sensitive
areas.
ATHLETIC BODY IN BALANCE COURSE
OVERVIEW AND EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Periodization Ans: What term is used by strength coaches to pre-plan
training program around events or
competitions?
Motor Programs Ans: The brain's ability to store information about
movement.
Proprioception Ans: What does the body use through the senses of touch
and movement to learn new movement
patterns?
Stabilizing Muscles Ans: What are the muscular support structures that
support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
Poor Biomechanics Ans: A cause of micro trauma in the muscles from
moving with body compensations or suboptimal joint alignment.
Performance pyramid Ans: A model that illustrates the relationship
between functional movement and athletic performance.
Overpowered Performance Pyramid Ans: A performance level where an
athlete is high in power production but poor in mobility and stability.
Optimum Performance Pyramid Ans: A performance level where an
athlete demonstrates enough functional movement to handle the power
generated.
Misdirected energy Ans: Energy that results from poor posture, poor
technique, or improper warm-up.
, Page | 2
Soreness after training Ans: Expected discomfort that should not last
longer than 24 hours.
Functional Movement Ans: The ability to perform basic movements
effectively and efficiently.
Weak links in movement Ans: Identifying areas of deficiency that can
hinder performance.
Energy leak Ans: An example of inefficient movement, such as rounding
the back during a deadlift.
Training movement patterns Ans: Drills designed to improve common
movements seen in sport.
Fundamental movements Ans: Basic movements that form the
foundation for more complex athletic skills.
Evaluation of training programs Ans: A step-by-step approach to analyze
an athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Inflammation Ans: Joints handle inflammation less efficiently than
muscles.
Pain during exercise Ans: Indicates potential issues like muscle
imbalance.
Trigger point Ans: Section of muscle acting differently than surrounding
tissue.
Weak link Ans: A muscle area that contributes to overall weakness.
Microtrauma Ans: Small injuries to muscle fibers from overuse.
Post-trigger point release Ans: Strengthen, rest, stretch, but not train
immediately.
Identifying trigger points Ans: Use a massage stick to find sensitive
areas.
