NASM Plyometric & SAQ Training 3

Question 1

The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) is categorized into which two types based on ground contact time?

Accepted Answer

Slow and fast SSC

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Passive and active SSC

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Eccentric and concentric SSC

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Stabilization and power SSC

Question 2

Before beginning power-phase plyometrics, NASM recommends a client demonstrate adequate competency in which foundational areas?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization and muscular strength

Answer

Cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

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Nutritional compliance and body composition goals

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Cardiorespiratory fitness and core endurance

Question 3

A lateral bound exercise is BEST classified as which type of plyometric exercise in NASM's system?

Accepted Answer

Strength plyometric

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Stabilization plyometric

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Power plyometric

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Reactive plyometric

Question 4

Which NASM principle states that a client must be able to stabilize a joint before training power through it?

Accepted Answer

Proximal stability for distal mobility

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Progressive overload principle

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Specificity (SAID) principle

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Principle of reversibility

Question 5

An athlete performing a depth jump (drop jump) is primarily training which quality?

Accepted Answer

Reactive strength and power

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Joint stabilization and static balance

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Local muscular endurance

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Aerobic cardiovascular efficiency

Question 6

What is the recommended rest-to-work ratio for power plyometric training to ensure quality output in each repetition?

Accepted Answer

1:3 to 1:5 (three to five times more rest than work)

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1:1 (equal work and rest periods)

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1:2 (double the rest compared to work)

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1:8 (eight times more rest than work)

Question 7

In NASM's integrated performance training continuum, which training component is developed LAST?

Accepted Answer

Power

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Stabilization endurance

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Muscular strength

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Muscular development