CSCS Speed, Agility & Plyometric Training 5

Question 1

Which physiological adaptation primarily explains the improvement in plyometric performance after 8–12 weeks of training?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced neural drive and improved stretch reflex sensitivity

Answer

Short-term plyometric adaptations are predominantly neural — improved motor unit recruitment, rate coding, and stretch reflex potentiation.

Question 2

An athlete's deceleration ability is most closely related to:

Accepted Answer

Eccentric strength of the quadriceps and hip extensors

Answer

Deceleration requires high eccentric strength in the quadriceps and hip extensors to absorb horizontal momentum safely.

Question 3

During agility training, a 'drop step' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Open the hips quickly to initiate movement in the direction of retreat

Answer

A drop step pivots the rear foot outward to open the hips, enabling rapid backward or lateral movement, often used in defensive sports positions.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST accurate indicator that an athlete has reached maximal sprint velocity?

Accepted Answer

Stride length and stride frequency have reached peak values and no longer increase

Answer

Maximal velocity is reached when the combination of stride length and frequency plateaus — further effort does not increase speed.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY reason coaches prescribe long rest intervals (2–5 minutes) between plyometric sets?

Accepted Answer

To allow full phosphocreatine resynthesis for repeated maximal power output

Answer

Plyometrics are anaerobic, ATP-PCr dependent activities; full recovery (~2–5 min) allows phosphocreatine to resynthesize so each set can be performed maximally.

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CSCS Speed, Agility & Plyometric Training 5