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,Exercises in the core-stabilization level They involve little motion through the
are identified through these spine and pelvis
characteristics.
What are four common ways a stressor Stress fractures, muscle strains, joint
causes breakdown or injury? pain, emotional fatigue
Name four core-stabilization exercises. Marching, Floor Bridge, Floor Prone
Cobra, Prone Iso-abs
Law stating that soft tissue models Davis's law
along the lines of stress.
Referred to as a co-contraction of Bracing
global muscles, such as the rectus
abdominis, external obliques, and
quadratus lumborum.
It is critical that the core training 1. Intervertebral stability, 2. Lumbo-pelvic stability, 3. Movement efficiency.
program is designed to achieve these
three functional outcomes in the right
order.
What are the proper backside Ankle plantar flexion, knee extension,
mechanics during sprinting? hip extension, and neutral pelvis
What are the proper frontside Ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip
mechanics during sprinting? flexion, and neutral pelvis
The ability to accelerate, decelerate, Agility
stabilize, and change direction quickly,
while maintaining proper posture.
The ability to react and change body Quickness
position with maximum rate for force
production, in all planes of motion and
from all body positions, during
functional activities.
The ability to move the body in one Speed
intended direction as fast as possible.
,Name four core-power exercises. Rotation Chest Pass, Ball Medicine
Pullover Throw, Front Medicine Ball
Oblique Throw, Soccer Throw
The ability of the body to produce high Muscular endurance
levels of force for prolonged periods of
time.
What is a component of core-power Explosive movements with medicine
exercises that make them easy to balls
identify?
Name five balance-stabilization Single-leg Balance, Single-leg Balance
exercises. Reach, Single-leg Hip Internal and
External Rotation, Single-leg Lift and
Chop, Single-leg Throw and Catch
Name five balance-strength exercises. Single-leg Squat, Single-leg Squat
Touchdown, Single-leg Romanian
Deadlift, Step-up to Balance,
Multiplanar Lunge to Balance
Name three balance-power exercises. Multiplanar Hop with Stabilization,
Multiplanar Single-leg Box Hop-up with
Stabilization, Multiplanar Single-leg
Box Hop-down with Stabilization
What are four plyometric-stabilization SQUAT JUMP WITH STABILIZATION, BOX JUMP-UP WITH STABILIZATION, BOX
exercises? JUMP-DOWN WITH STABILIZATION, MULTIPLANAR JUMP WITH STABILIZATION.
Name four plyometric-strength Squat Jump, Tuck Jump, Butt Kick,
exercises. Power Step-up
Name three plyometric-power Ice Skater, Single-leg Power Step-up,
exercises. Proprioceptive Plyometrics
Exercises that use quick powerful Plyometric training
movements involving an eccentric
action immediately followed by an
explosive concentric contraction.
, Body position progressions in balance TWO-LEG STABLE, SINGLE-LEG STABLE, TWO-LEG UNSTABLE, SINGLE-LEG
training.
Give examples of chest exercises used Ball Dumbbell Chest Press, Push-up,
in the Stabilization Level of the OPT Ball Push-up: hands on the ball,
model. Standing Cable Chest Press
What are the two techniques used in SMR (self-myofascial release) and
corrective flexibility according to the static stretching
integrated flexibility continuum?
Give examples of total-body power Two-arm Push Press, Barbell Clean,
exercises Dumbbell Snatch, Squat Thrust,
Kettlebell Hang, Clean and Jerk
What is the minimum amount of time 30 seconds
static stretches should be held?
Name two different leg-stabilization Ball Squat and Multiplanar Step-up to
exercises. Balance
What are three things that a client Good levels of tissue extensibility, core
should have established prior to stability, and balance capabilities
incorporating a dynamic stretching
program?
Name two strength level exercises for Leg Press and Barbell Squat
the legs.
Name two power level exercises for Squat Jump and Tuck Jump
the legs.
Give 3 examples of shoulder power exercises. Front Medicine Ball Oblique Throw,
Overhead Medicine Ball Throw, Speed
Tubing Shoulder Press
Give examples of total-body strength Lunge to Two-arm Dumbbell Press;
exercises. Squat, Curl, to Two-arm Press; Step-up
to Overhead Press: sagittal plane;
Romanian Deadlift, Shrug to Calf Raise
GUIDE 2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
CHEAT SHEET & ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Exercises in the core-stabilization level They involve little motion through the
are identified through these spine and pelvis
characteristics.
What are four common ways a stressor Stress fractures, muscle strains, joint
causes breakdown or injury? pain, emotional fatigue
Name four core-stabilization exercises. Marching, Floor Bridge, Floor Prone
Cobra, Prone Iso-abs
Law stating that soft tissue models Davis's law
along the lines of stress.
Referred to as a co-contraction of Bracing
global muscles, such as the rectus
abdominis, external obliques, and
quadratus lumborum.
It is critical that the core training 1. Intervertebral stability, 2. Lumbo-pelvic stability, 3. Movement efficiency.
program is designed to achieve these
three functional outcomes in the right
order.
What are the proper backside Ankle plantar flexion, knee extension,
mechanics during sprinting? hip extension, and neutral pelvis
What are the proper frontside Ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip
mechanics during sprinting? flexion, and neutral pelvis
The ability to accelerate, decelerate, Agility
stabilize, and change direction quickly,
while maintaining proper posture.
The ability to react and change body Quickness
position with maximum rate for force
production, in all planes of motion and
from all body positions, during
functional activities.
The ability to move the body in one Speed
intended direction as fast as possible.
,Name four core-power exercises. Rotation Chest Pass, Ball Medicine
Pullover Throw, Front Medicine Ball
Oblique Throw, Soccer Throw
The ability of the body to produce high Muscular endurance
levels of force for prolonged periods of
time.
What is a component of core-power Explosive movements with medicine
exercises that make them easy to balls
identify?
Name five balance-stabilization Single-leg Balance, Single-leg Balance
exercises. Reach, Single-leg Hip Internal and
External Rotation, Single-leg Lift and
Chop, Single-leg Throw and Catch
Name five balance-strength exercises. Single-leg Squat, Single-leg Squat
Touchdown, Single-leg Romanian
Deadlift, Step-up to Balance,
Multiplanar Lunge to Balance
Name three balance-power exercises. Multiplanar Hop with Stabilization,
Multiplanar Single-leg Box Hop-up with
Stabilization, Multiplanar Single-leg
Box Hop-down with Stabilization
What are four plyometric-stabilization SQUAT JUMP WITH STABILIZATION, BOX JUMP-UP WITH STABILIZATION, BOX
exercises? JUMP-DOWN WITH STABILIZATION, MULTIPLANAR JUMP WITH STABILIZATION.
Name four plyometric-strength Squat Jump, Tuck Jump, Butt Kick,
exercises. Power Step-up
Name three plyometric-power Ice Skater, Single-leg Power Step-up,
exercises. Proprioceptive Plyometrics
Exercises that use quick powerful Plyometric training
movements involving an eccentric
action immediately followed by an
explosive concentric contraction.
, Body position progressions in balance TWO-LEG STABLE, SINGLE-LEG STABLE, TWO-LEG UNSTABLE, SINGLE-LEG
training.
Give examples of chest exercises used Ball Dumbbell Chest Press, Push-up,
in the Stabilization Level of the OPT Ball Push-up: hands on the ball,
model. Standing Cable Chest Press
What are the two techniques used in SMR (self-myofascial release) and
corrective flexibility according to the static stretching
integrated flexibility continuum?
Give examples of total-body power Two-arm Push Press, Barbell Clean,
exercises Dumbbell Snatch, Squat Thrust,
Kettlebell Hang, Clean and Jerk
What is the minimum amount of time 30 seconds
static stretches should be held?
Name two different leg-stabilization Ball Squat and Multiplanar Step-up to
exercises. Balance
What are three things that a client Good levels of tissue extensibility, core
should have established prior to stability, and balance capabilities
incorporating a dynamic stretching
program?
Name two strength level exercises for Leg Press and Barbell Squat
the legs.
Name two power level exercises for Squat Jump and Tuck Jump
the legs.
Give 3 examples of shoulder power exercises. Front Medicine Ball Oblique Throw,
Overhead Medicine Ball Throw, Speed
Tubing Shoulder Press
Give examples of total-body strength Lunge to Two-arm Dumbbell Press;
exercises. Squat, Curl, to Two-arm Press; Step-up
to Overhead Press: sagittal plane;
Romanian Deadlift, Shrug to Calf Raise
