SCS Speed & Agility Development 3

Question 1

When programming speed training within a microcycle, volume should be kept low primarily because:

Accepted Answer

High volume compromises sprint quality and CNS recovery

Answer

High-intensity sprint work demands full CNS readiness; excessive volume degrades mechanics and risks overtraining.

Question 2

During the maximum velocity phase of sprinting, the foot should contact the ground:

Accepted Answer

Directly under or slightly behind the center of mass

Answer

At top speed, ground contact beneath or behind the COM minimizes braking forces and maintains horizontal velocity.

Question 3

The T-test of agility requires athletes to move in which directional pattern?

Accepted Answer

Forward sprint, lateral shuffle, back-pedal

Answer

The T-test involves a forward sprint to the center cone, lateral shuffles to each side cone, and a back-pedal to start.

Question 4

In the SAID principle applied to speed training, 'specific adaptation' means drills should:

Accepted Answer

Closely replicate the speed, direction, and movement demands of the sport

Answer

SAID demands that training stimuli match sport-specific speeds and movement patterns to drive relevant neuromuscular adaptations.

Question 5

Which resisted sprint tool produces the most sport-specific overload while preserving sprint mechanics?

Accepted Answer

Light sled (< 10–13% body mass) for short distances

Answer

Light sled resistance (< ~10–13% BM) maintains stride mechanics close to unresisted sprinting, providing effective overload.

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test