CSC Power Development and Plyometrics 2

Question 1

Which training method combines a heavy strength exercise immediately followed by a biomechanically similar plyometric exercise to exploit post-activation potentiation?

Accepted Answer

Complex (contrast) training

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Superset training

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Circuit training

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Conjugate method

Question 2

Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Temporary enhancement of muscle contractile capacity following a conditioning activity

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Cumulative muscle fatigue following maximal contractions

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Decreased motor unit recruitment after heavy loading

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Increased flexibility resulting from dynamic warm-up

Question 3

Plyometric training volume is most commonly quantified using which unit of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Foot contacts (ground contacts)

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Total sets and repetitions

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Total time under tension

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Distance covered in meters

Question 4

Which represents the most appropriate plyometric progression for a novice athlete moving from lower to higher intensity?

Accepted Answer

Standing broad jump → box jumps → depth jumps

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Depth jumps → box jumps → standing broad jump

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Depth jumps → bounding → hurdle jumps

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Hurdle jumps → single-leg hops → depth jumps

Question 5

What primary mechanical property of tendons allows them to contribute to power production during the stretch-shortening cycle?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

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Plasticity

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Viscosity

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Creep

Question 6

Single-leg plyometric exercises are most appropriately introduced at which stage of a plyometric training program?

Accepted Answer

After the athlete demonstrates bilateral plyometric competency

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The very beginning to develop unilateral stability

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Only during sport-specific rehabilitation phases

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Before bilateral exercises in all training programs

Question 7

The recommended inter-set rest period between plyometric sets when the goal is maximum power development is typically:

Accepted Answer

3–5 minutes

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15–30 seconds

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1–2 minutes

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8–10 minutes