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

Answer

Complex (contrast) training pairs a heavy loaded exercise with a plyometric movement to exploit post-activation potentiation (PAP) for enhanced explosive power output.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Temporary enhancement of muscle contractile capacity following a conditioning activity

Answer

PAP is a temporary enhancement of muscle contractile properties following a conditioning stimulus, leading to increased power output in subsequent explosive activities.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Foot contacts (ground contacts)

Answer

Plyometric training volume is measured in foot contacts, which directly quantifies the mechanical stress imposed on the musculoskeletal system.

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

Answer

Progressions should move from lower-intensity exercises like standing broad jumps and box jumps to higher-intensity reactive exercises like depth jumps as athletes develop capacity.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

Answer

Tendon elasticity allows strain energy to be stored during the eccentric loading phase and returned during the concentric phase, augmenting total muscle power output.

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CSC Power Development and Plyometrics 2