USAW CERT
USAW CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS %
CORRECT.
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? 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 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 coach’s comments or instructions
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training 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? 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 -
, USAW CERT
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
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?
answer > Safety Errors
True Positive Coaching is this based upon 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 answer > The Autonomous Stage of Learning
The Front Squat Assessment can determine if the weightlifter. 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 answer >
Can begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
USAW CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS %
CORRECT.
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? 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 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 coach’s comments or instructions
Describe appropriate clothing for an athlete during training 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? 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 -
, USAW CERT
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
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?
answer > Safety Errors
True Positive Coaching is this based upon 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 answer > The Autonomous Stage of Learning
The Front Squat Assessment can determine if the weightlifter. 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 answer >
Can begin practicing jerks and jerk related exercises
