NASM Plyometric & SAQ Training 2

Question 1

In NASM's training system, SAQ stands for:

Accepted Answer

Speed, Agility, and Quickness

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Stability, Agility, and Quickness

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Strength, Athleticism, and Quality

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Stride, Acceleration, and Quality

Question 2

Which component of SAQ training is defined as the ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly?

Accepted Answer

Agility

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Speed

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Quickness

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Reactivity

Question 3

What is the primary neural adaptation that SAQ training targets?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced neuromuscular efficiency and reaction time

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Increased motor unit recruitment during maximal effort contractions

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Greater cross-sectional area of Type I muscle fibers

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Improved mitochondrial density in skeletal muscle

Question 4

According to NASM, quickness is BEST defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ability to react to a stimulus and change body position with maximal rate of force production

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Maximum running velocity achieved over a 40-yard sprint

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The capacity to accelerate from a stationary position to maximum speed

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The ability to sustain rapid movement patterns for extended periods

Question 5

Which drill is MOST appropriate for developing linear speed mechanics and hip flexor strength?

Accepted Answer

A-skip

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Lateral shuffle

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T-drill

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Ickey shuffle

Question 6

In NASM's OPT model, SAQ training is MOST appropriately incorporated during which phase(s)?

Accepted Answer

Phase 4 and Phase 5

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Phase 1 and Phase 2

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Phase 2 and Phase 3

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Phase 3 and Phase 4

Question 7

What BEST distinguishes speed from agility in the SAQ framework?

Accepted Answer

Speed is predominantly linear movement, while agility involves multi-directional movements with direction changes

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Speed requires greater muscular strength than agility

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Agility is primarily trained with resistance, while speed uses bodyweight only

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Speed targets Type I muscle fibers while agility targets Type II fibers