ATHLETIC BODY IN BALANCE COURSE
FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER - What term is used by strength coaches
to pre-plan training program around events or
competitions?
Motor Programs - CORRECT ANSWER - The brain's ability to store
information about movement.
Proprioception - CORRECT ANSWER - What does the body use through the
senses of touch and movement to learn new movement
patterns?
Stabilizing Muscles - CORRECT ANSWER - What are the muscular support
structures that support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
Poor Biomechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - A cause of micro trauma in the
muscles from moving with body compensations or suboptimal joint alignment.
Performance pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A model that illustrates the
relationship between functional movement and athletic performance.
Overpowered Performance Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A performance
level where an athlete is high in power production but poor in mobility and
stability.
,Optimum Performance Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A performance level
where an athlete demonstrates enough functional movement to handle the power
generated.
Misdirected energy - CORRECT ANSWER - Energy that results from poor
posture, poor technique, or improper warm-up.
Soreness after training - CORRECT ANSWER - Expected discomfort that
should not last longer than 24 hours.
Functional Movement - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to perform basic
movements effectively and efficiently.
Weak links in movement - CORRECT ANSWER - Identifying areas of
deficiency that can hinder performance.
Energy leak - CORRECT ANSWER - An example of inefficient movement,
such as rounding the back during a deadlift.
Training movement patterns - CORRECT ANSWER - Drills designed to
improve common movements seen in sport.
Fundamental movements - CORRECT ANSWER - Basic movements that
form the foundation for more complex athletic skills.
Evaluation of training programs - CORRECT ANSWER - A step-by-step
approach to analyze an athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - Joints handle inflammation less
efficiently than muscles.
, Pain during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates potential issues like
muscle imbalance.
Trigger point - CORRECT ANSWER - Section of muscle acting differently
than surrounding tissue.
Weak link - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle area that contributes to overall
weakness.
Microtrauma - CORRECT ANSWER - Small injuries to muscle fibers from
overuse.
Post-trigger point release - CORRECT ANSWER - Strengthen, rest, stretch,
but not train immediately.
Identifying trigger points - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a massage stick to find
sensitive areas.
Massage stick technique - CORRECT ANSWER - Roll only areas of
sensitivity for best results.
Stretching without releasing trigger points - CORRECT ANSWER - May
result in muscle not changing length.
Best time for massage stick use - CORRECT ANSWER - Use before training
to enhance performance.
Injury likelihood in competition - CORRECT ANSWER - Most likely near
beginning of competition.
FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER - What term is used by strength coaches
to pre-plan training program around events or
competitions?
Motor Programs - CORRECT ANSWER - The brain's ability to store
information about movement.
Proprioception - CORRECT ANSWER - What does the body use through the
senses of touch and movement to learn new movement
patterns?
Stabilizing Muscles - CORRECT ANSWER - What are the muscular support
structures that support the joint when it is moved or loaded?
Poor Biomechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - A cause of micro trauma in the
muscles from moving with body compensations or suboptimal joint alignment.
Performance pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A model that illustrates the
relationship between functional movement and athletic performance.
Overpowered Performance Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A performance
level where an athlete is high in power production but poor in mobility and
stability.
,Optimum Performance Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER - A performance level
where an athlete demonstrates enough functional movement to handle the power
generated.
Misdirected energy - CORRECT ANSWER - Energy that results from poor
posture, poor technique, or improper warm-up.
Soreness after training - CORRECT ANSWER - Expected discomfort that
should not last longer than 24 hours.
Functional Movement - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to perform basic
movements effectively and efficiently.
Weak links in movement - CORRECT ANSWER - Identifying areas of
deficiency that can hinder performance.
Energy leak - CORRECT ANSWER - An example of inefficient movement,
such as rounding the back during a deadlift.
Training movement patterns - CORRECT ANSWER - Drills designed to
improve common movements seen in sport.
Fundamental movements - CORRECT ANSWER - Basic movements that
form the foundation for more complex athletic skills.
Evaluation of training programs - CORRECT ANSWER - A step-by-step
approach to analyze an athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER - Joints handle inflammation less
efficiently than muscles.
, Pain during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates potential issues like
muscle imbalance.
Trigger point - CORRECT ANSWER - Section of muscle acting differently
than surrounding tissue.
Weak link - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle area that contributes to overall
weakness.
Microtrauma - CORRECT ANSWER - Small injuries to muscle fibers from
overuse.
Post-trigger point release - CORRECT ANSWER - Strengthen, rest, stretch,
but not train immediately.
Identifying trigger points - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a massage stick to find
sensitive areas.
Massage stick technique - CORRECT ANSWER - Roll only areas of
sensitivity for best results.
Stretching without releasing trigger points - CORRECT ANSWER - May
result in muscle not changing length.
Best time for massage stick use - CORRECT ANSWER - Use before training
to enhance performance.
Injury likelihood in competition - CORRECT ANSWER - Most likely near
beginning of competition.
