USAW Exam Questions and Answers
General rules and etiquette for the training area include - Answers -Number one never
walking in front of an athlete that is lifting number to limit distraction number three
discouraging idle chatter
When teaching an athlete to miss a lift whether it is a snatch, clean, or jerk there is an
approach that is common to all three exercises - Answers -Push the barbell in the
direction it is going as the athlete moves themselves in the opposite direction
What are the steps to introducing a new exercise to a group of weightlifters - Answers -
Number one Main the exercise, explain key characteristics and purpose. Number to
explain years of any special equipment that is needed to perform the exercise and any
special safety precautions when appropriate. Number three demonstrate the exercise,
while a narration explains the salient points but the exercise, start position, key
movements occurring during exercise and when the exercise in and how it helps to
improve performance.
When prioritizing error correction these concerns should be addressed first - Answers -
Safety errors
True positive coaching is based upon - Answers -Focusing upon what you want them to
do, rather then what not to do
When the athletes movement patterns become automatic they have attained the -
Answers -The autonomous stage of learning
The front squat assessment can determine if the weightlifter - Answers -How's the wrist,
elbow and shoulder flexibility to support the barbell on their shoulders in front of the
neck.
The military press assessment is useful in determining if the weightlifter - Answers -Can
begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
When during the training session, should a lifter complete flexibility exercises, that
increase range of motion be performed? - Answers -After strength training has been
completed.
What is PNF? - Answers -The method interesting involves movement into one's
maximal range of motion or as close to that as possible by contraction of the muscles
being stretched to oppose stretching motion. These muscles are contracted for several
seconds to fatigue and then they are again relaxed.
General rules and etiquette for the training area include - Answers -Number one never
walking in front of an athlete that is lifting number to limit distraction number three
discouraging idle chatter
When teaching an athlete to miss a lift whether it is a snatch, clean, or jerk there is an
approach that is common to all three exercises - Answers -Push the barbell in the
direction it is going as the athlete moves themselves in the opposite direction
What are the steps to introducing a new exercise to a group of weightlifters - Answers -
Number one Main the exercise, explain key characteristics and purpose. Number to
explain years of any special equipment that is needed to perform the exercise and any
special safety precautions when appropriate. Number three demonstrate the exercise,
while a narration explains the salient points but the exercise, start position, key
movements occurring during exercise and when the exercise in and how it helps to
improve performance.
When prioritizing error correction these concerns should be addressed first - Answers -
Safety errors
True positive coaching is based upon - Answers -Focusing upon what you want them to
do, rather then what not to do
When the athletes movement patterns become automatic they have attained the -
Answers -The autonomous stage of learning
The front squat assessment can determine if the weightlifter - Answers -How's the wrist,
elbow and shoulder flexibility to support the barbell on their shoulders in front of the
neck.
The military press assessment is useful in determining if the weightlifter - Answers -Can
begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
When during the training session, should a lifter complete flexibility exercises, that
increase range of motion be performed? - Answers -After strength training has been
completed.
What is PNF? - Answers -The method interesting involves movement into one's
maximal range of motion or as close to that as possible by contraction of the muscles
being stretched to oppose stretching motion. These muscles are contracted for several
seconds to fatigue and then they are again relaxed.
