USAW CERT. UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When teaching an athlete to miss a lift whether it is a snatch, clean, or jerk which is the correct
way to miss the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Push the barbell in the direction it is going
as the athlete moves themselves in the opposite direction.
General rules and etiquette for the training area include - CORRECT ANSWER - never
walking in front of an athlete that is lifting
limiting any distractions that could adversely affect the lifters safety
discouraging idle chatter that interfere with the coaches comments or instructions
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training - CORRECT ANSWER - It is
important for lifters to wear appropriate clothing in training. It is suggested that lifters wear full-
length sweatpants or tights in training to keep the legs warm and to reduce the likelihood of skin
abrasions from the contact of the barbell against the shins and thighs. Stretchable, form-fitting
clothing that is not restricting (e.g., no jeans) and is important, so that the lifter can move freely
How should the platforms be maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER - nothing should ever
be on the platform except the lifter and the barbell, no plates, no racks, no blocks (unless those
blocks are being used for the exercise currently being performed - the use of blocks is explained
in more advanced courses), and never people (unless a coach is supplying hands on instruction
regarding a lift, with such instruction never occurring when the lifter is using more than light
weights).
Explain the steps when introducing a new exercise to a group of weightlifters - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the coach is introducing an exercise for the first time, it is appropriate
to Name the exercise and explain its key characteristics and purpose. Explain the use of any
special equipment that is needed to perform the exercise and any special safety precautions that
are appropriate. Then demonstrate the exercise to the athletes, while a narration explains the
salient points of the exercise, such as the start position, key movements occurring during the
exercise and when the exercise ends and how it helps to improve performance
, When prioritizing error correction these concerns should be addressed first? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety Errors
True Positive Coaching is this based upon - CORRECT ANSWER - Focusing upon what
you want them to do, rather than what not to do.
When the athlete's movement patterns become "automatic" they have attained the - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Autonomous Stage of Learning
The Front Squat Assessment can determine if the weightlifter.. - CORRECT ANSWER -
has 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Can begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
Please state the reason that a pre-training assessment should be performed on all new athletes -
CORRECT ANSWER - A structured pre-training assessment should be performed by the
coach on each athlete so that the appropriate starting point for that athlete can be determined
Please list the four flexibility assessments and the criteria a coach would use to evaluate if the
athlete has sufficient flexibility and if the lift was performed correctly. - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are the front squat, overhead squat, snatch grip deadlift and military
press.
State the key points of the bottom position of a correctly performed overhead squat - CORRECT
ANSWER - The lifter squats down as low as possible, while maintaining and upright torso
held in the universal lifting position and with the feet flat on the floor. The stick remains above
the shoulders, or slightly behind them, throughout the squat.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When teaching an athlete to miss a lift whether it is a snatch, clean, or jerk which is the correct
way to miss the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Push the barbell in the direction it is going
as the athlete moves themselves in the opposite direction.
General rules and etiquette for the training area include - CORRECT ANSWER - never
walking in front of an athlete that is lifting
limiting any distractions that could adversely affect the lifters safety
discouraging idle chatter that interfere with the coaches comments or instructions
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training - CORRECT ANSWER - It is
important for lifters to wear appropriate clothing in training. It is suggested that lifters wear full-
length sweatpants or tights in training to keep the legs warm and to reduce the likelihood of skin
abrasions from the contact of the barbell against the shins and thighs. Stretchable, form-fitting
clothing that is not restricting (e.g., no jeans) and is important, so that the lifter can move freely
How should the platforms be maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER - nothing should ever
be on the platform except the lifter and the barbell, no plates, no racks, no blocks (unless those
blocks are being used for the exercise currently being performed - the use of blocks is explained
in more advanced courses), and never people (unless a coach is supplying hands on instruction
regarding a lift, with such instruction never occurring when the lifter is using more than light
weights).
Explain the steps when introducing a new exercise to a group of weightlifters - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the coach is introducing an exercise for the first time, it is appropriate
to Name the exercise and explain its key characteristics and purpose. Explain the use of any
special equipment that is needed to perform the exercise and any special safety precautions that
are appropriate. Then demonstrate the exercise to the athletes, while a narration explains the
salient points of the exercise, such as the start position, key movements occurring during the
exercise and when the exercise ends and how it helps to improve performance
, When prioritizing error correction these concerns should be addressed first? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety Errors
True Positive Coaching is this based upon - CORRECT ANSWER - Focusing upon what
you want them to do, rather than what not to do.
When the athlete's movement patterns become "automatic" they have attained the - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Autonomous Stage of Learning
The Front Squat Assessment can determine if the weightlifter.. - CORRECT ANSWER -
has 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER - Can begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
Please state the reason that a pre-training assessment should be performed on all new athletes -
CORRECT ANSWER - A structured pre-training assessment should be performed by the
coach on each athlete so that the appropriate starting point for that athlete can be determined
Please list the four flexibility assessments and the criteria a coach would use to evaluate if the
athlete has sufficient flexibility and if the lift was performed correctly. - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are the front squat, overhead squat, snatch grip deadlift and military
press.
State the key points of the bottom position of a correctly performed overhead squat - CORRECT
ANSWER - The lifter squats down as low as possible, while maintaining and upright torso
held in the universal lifting position and with the feet flat on the floor. The stick remains above
the shoulders, or slightly behind them, throughout the squat.
