How is reverse engineering adopted in strength and conditioning?

Training programs follow a systematic approach

Practitioners reuse the previous year’s program

Athletes work to replicate past athlete success

Which differentiates reverse engineering in biological systems from mechanical parts?

The same path can lead to different outcomes

Different paths can lead to the same outcome

All paths must lead to different outcomes

Which two components define agility?

Displacement speed and high muscular power

Muscular strength and sharp intellectual focus

Decision making and change of direction speed

Which of the following becomes more significant as an athlete reaches top speed?

An increased level of reactive strength

The ability to produce high propulsive force

Converting chemical energy into kinetic energy

At what ground contact time is an athlete considered to have fast stretch-shortening cycle mechanics? 

> 100 ms

> 150 ms

> 250 ms

What is observed in an athlete exhibiting slow stretch-shortening cycle mechanics? 

Increased extension at the shoulders

Increased flexion at the hips

Raising of the center of mass

What assessment is used to determine an individual’s hip extension range of motion? 

Overhead squat test

Functional Movement Screen

Modified Thomas test

In a progressive drill for strength speed, which exercise should be performed first? 

Trapbar deadlift

Midthigh pull

Jump shrug

What is the first stage if assessing joint range of motion is necessary? 

Coach

Task manipulation

Screen movement

What is the recommended minimum hamstring-to-quadriceps strength ratio? 

0.3

0.6

0.75