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Performance Intelligence Questionnaire

January 2006

1. HIT entail exercise that involves:

a. One set performed to muscular failure

b. High rep/Max Intensity

c. Infrequent sessions of short duration (less than 45 min)

d. All of the Above

 

2. True or False: HIT is Sport Specific

a. True

b. False

 

3. True or False: The NSCA endorses HIT training for athletes in sport

a. True

b. False

 

4. The following are prominent names in the field of Strength and Conditioning who are responsible for the inception and evolution of the HIT philosophy:

a. Exercise Scientist Dr. Kraemer

b. Exercise Scientist Ellington Darden

c. Strength Coach Gerard Martin

d. Strength Coach Matt Bryzcki

e. Former Champion Bodybuilder Mike Mentzner

f. B-E

g. A and C

 

5. True or False: Power can be defined as the ability to produce force as slowly as possible

a. True

b. False

 

6. Power Methods include:

a. Olympic Lifts

b. Plyometrics

c. Ballistic Training

d. High Reps/Low Intensity

e. All except for D

f.  D only

 

7. True or False:  Power Training can be Sport Specific

a. True

b. False

 

8. An example of a Power Exercise would be:

a. Bicep Curl performed with a slow cadence

b. Leg Extension with light weight and a lot of reps

c. Hang Clean using 85% of your max for 3-5 reps

d. Dumbell Fly

 

9. An example of a HIT exercise would be:

a. Squat Jumps

b. Bench Press Throw with Medicine Ball

c. Bicep Curl performed until Muscle Failure is reached on 15th rep

d. None of the Above

 

10. As an athlete curious about what’s out there in terms of training systems, you should:

a. Just continue doing what you’ve always done because it’s all you’ve been taught

b. Believe everything you read in fitness magazines

c. Realize that that Power Training is the ONLY way to go

d. Become frustrated with all the different methods and opinions and not train at all

e. Educate yourself and do research of your own to ultimately find out what works best for you

 

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