wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Plyometrics Unit Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plyometrics is a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Plyometrics are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

One advantage of plyometrics training is that it can be made sport specific targeting specific muscle groups.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

You need a lot of equipment and workout machines to perform plyometrics.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Plyometrics exercises DO NOT have a high risk of injuries.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Repetitive jumping can, in some cases, put excessive strain on your joints and bones.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

To avoid injuries you should

a)

start with the basics and build up

b)

perform a warm-up

c)

use rest days for recovery

d)

all of the above

8.

Which of the following is NOT a plyometrics exercise?

a)

Box jumps

b)

Lateral hops

c)

3km run

d)

Tuck jumps

9.

Plyometric training does NOT enhance sports performance.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Force is a pull or a push upon an object.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Power is the ability to use strength quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The difference between force and power is _

(a)  

13.

Power is what matters most in team sports, because _ is the key difference maker.

(a)  

14.

We can do calisthenics exercises in a plyometric fashion.

a)

False

b)

Absolutely

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know

15.

When you're doing plyometrics exercises you are on the ground a lot.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Plyometrics exercises are designed to increase your speed and your power.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Who invented plyometrics?

a)

Yale Linus Jr.

b)

Yao Ming

c)

Yogi Berra

d)

Yuri Verkhoshanksy

18.

You can do plyometrics with or without equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of these is NOT used in plyometrics?

a)

Hurdles

b)

Treadmill

c)

Plyo boxes

d)

Medicine balls

20.

A plyometrics version of an air squat is

a)

Overhead squat

b)

Jump squat

c)

Single leg squat

d)

Sumo squat

21.

You can always use things found in and around the house as a replacement for equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Towel, tape, chair, stairs, bench, rope. In plyometrics, these are things we can

a)

sit on

b)

use around the house

c)

use as a replacement for equipment

d)

look at

23.

Most common sports that use plyometrics training include tennis, badminton, volleyball, track and field and

a)

basketball

b)

dance

c)

sports don't use plyometrics

24.

Agility is the ability to move quickly and easily.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Applying big force in little amount of time equals

a)

minimum power

b)

maximum power

26.

You can always modify movements to fit your fitness level.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Plyometrics involves a series of powerful and fast movements.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Plyometrics is a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Plyometric exercises are important if a player wants to add more energy to their exercise routine.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Plyometrics requires exertion of maximum force in short intervals of time.

a)

True

b)

False