Chapter 12-Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts

Question 1

The ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly, while maintaining proper posture

Answer 1

Agility

Question 2

The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate for force production, in all planes of motion, from all body positions, during functional activities

Answer 2

Quickness

Question 3

The ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible

Answer 3

Speed

Question 4

Speed is the product of what?

Answer 4

Stride length and stride rate

Question 5

What are the proper backside gait mechanics?

Answer 5

Ankle plantar flexion; knee extension; hip extension; neutral lumbar spine

Question 6

What are the proper front side gait mechanics?

Answer 6

Ankle dorsiflexion; knee flexion; hip flexion; neutral lumbar spine

Question 7

What are 2 ways SAQ training prevents injury?

Answer 7

Enhances ability to control eccentric force, improves structural integrity of connective tissue

Question 8

What are 4 benefits of SAQ training for sedentary adults?

Answer 8

Weight loss, improved coordination, enhanced movement proficiency, and injury prevention

Question 9

The primary function of SAQ training for seniors is to prevent decreases in what?

Answer 9

Bone density, coordinative ability, muscular power

Question 10

What are the benefits of SAQ training for weight loss clients?

Answer 10

Increased intensity and variety of movements to keep heart rate elevated for increased fat oxidation and caloric expenditure

Question 11

Identify 6 SAQ ladder drills

Answer 11

One-in, two-in, side shuffle, in-in out-out, zig zag, Ali shuffle

Question 12

Identify 4 SAQ cone drills

Answer 12

L.E.F.T. drill, T-drill, box drill, modified box drill