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  1. The OPT Model is divided into how many primary phases of training?

    Answer: Five

    The OPT Model has five phases spread across three levels of training.

  2. Which three levels make up the OPT Model?

    Answer: Stabilization, strength, power

    The three levels are Stabilization, Strength, and Power.

  3. Phase 1 of the OPT Model is known as which of the following?

    Answer: Stabilization Endurance

    Phase 1 is Stabilization Endurance training.

  4. Which phases belong to the Strength level of the OPT Model?

    Answer: Phases 2, 3, 4

    The Strength level includes Phase 2 (Strength Endurance), Phase 3 (Muscular Development), and Phase 4 (Maximal Strength).

  5. What is the primary goal of Phase 5 (Power) training?

    Answer: Enhance rate of force production

    Power training focuses on increasing the rate of force production, combining strength and speed.

  6. A client new to exercise with poor posture should typically begin in which phase?

    Answer: Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance

    Beginners with stability and postural deficits start in Phase 1 to build a foundation.

  7. The OPT Model was developed to systematically progress a client toward which outcome?

    Answer: A specific goal using integrated training

    The OPT Model is a systematic, integrated framework adaptable to any client goal.