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WorksheetsPlyometrics Unit Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 25mins
Plyometrics is a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted.
True
False
Plyometrics are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power.
True
False
One advantage of plyometrics training is that it can be made sport specific targeting specific muscle groups.
True
False
You need a lot of equipment and workout machines to perform plyometrics.
True
False
Plyometrics exercises DO NOT have a high risk of injuries.
True
False
Repetitive jumping can, in some cases, put excessive strain on your joints and bones.
True
False
To avoid injuries you should
start with the basics and build up
perform a warm-up
use rest days for recovery
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT a plyometrics exercise?
Box jumps
Lateral hops
3km run
Tuck jumps
Plyometric training does NOT enhance sports performance.
True
False
Force is a pull or a push upon an object.
True
False
Power is the ability to use strength quickly.
True
False
The difference between force and power is _
(a)
Power is what matters most in team sports, because _ is the key difference maker.
(a)
We can do calisthenics exercises in a plyometric fashion.
False
Absolutely
Maybe
I don't know
When you're doing plyometrics exercises you are on the ground a lot.
True
False
Plyometrics exercises are designed to increase your speed and your power.
True
False
Who invented plyometrics?
Yale Linus Jr.
Yao Ming
Yogi Berra
Yuri Verkhoshanksy
You can do plyometrics with or without equipment.
True
False
Which of these is NOT used in plyometrics?
Hurdles
Treadmill
Plyo boxes
Medicine balls
A plyometrics version of an air squat is
Overhead squat
Jump squat
Single leg squat
Sumo squat
You can always use things found in and around the house as a replacement for equipment.
True
False
Towel, tape, chair, stairs, bench, rope. In plyometrics, these are things we can
sit on
use around the house
use as a replacement for equipment
look at
Most common sports that use plyometrics training include tennis, badminton, volleyball, track and field and
basketball
dance
sports don't use plyometrics
Agility is the ability to move quickly and easily.
True
False
Applying big force in little amount of time equals
minimum power
maximum power
You can always modify movements to fit your fitness level.
True
False
Plyometrics involves a series of powerful and fast movements.
True
False
Plyometrics is a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted.
True
False
Plyometric exercises are important if a player wants to add more energy to their exercise routine.
True
False
Plyometrics requires exertion of maximum force in short intervals of time.
True
False
