Kaurukisan exam prep 3

Which contraction type poses the highest risk of injury during running?

Concentric

Eccentric

What purpose does the glute max have in the 'end of swing' phase during running?

Slow the hip flexors

Propulsion

Prevent tripping

Resist flexion of joints

What purpose do the plantar flexors have in the 'late stance' phase during running?

Propulsion

Prevent tripping

Slow lower leg

What contraction type occurs in the hamstrings in the 'late in swing' phase as they slow knee extension before contact during running?

Eccentric

Concentric

Isometric

Hopping is defined as...

Propelling from one or both feet and then landing on both feet

Propelling from one foot and landing on the same foot

Propelling from one foot and landing on the opposite foot

What contraction type is occurring the the hip extensors during the preparatory phase during a vertical jump?

Concentric

Eccentric

Isometric

What type of sequencing does the action/acceleration phase of throwing a ball require?

Proximal to distal

Distal to proximal

Length-tension

During a baseball pitch, what is used to decelerate the arm?

Biceps brachii, eccentrically

Biceps brachii, concentrically

Triceps, eccentrically

Triceps, concentrically

What muscles are most at risk for injury during a kick?

Hamstrings and adductors, eccentrically

Hamstrings and adductors, concentrically

Knee flexors, eccentrically

Knee flexors, concentrically

Which of these factors do NOT affect the trajectory of a projectile?

Release height

Release speed

Release angle

Release pressure

What is the primary purpose of the recovery phase of a throw?

To slow down, or decelerate, the body

Transfer of momentum and kinetic energy

Sequential muscle actions

Impingement syndrome is commonly associated with which activity?

Throwing

Kicking

Jumping

Running