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Question 1

Which are some of the main elements of rowing:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- posture, timing and the catch position B- rhythm, posture and lower body movement C- upper body movement, power and posture

Question 2

Why is good posture important in rowing?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- because the rower looks slimmer if they sit up tall B- because the torso is the connection between the working muscle groups C- because the torso is the major muscle group involved in the rowing action

Question 3

The correct ratio of work to relaxation in the rowing stroke is:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- 1 part work: 1 part recovery B- 2 parts work: 1 part recovery C- 1 part work: 2 parts recovery

Question 4

Name the three phases of the rowing action:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- drive phase, recovery phase and catch phase B- drive phase, rock over phase and the release phase C- drive phase, rock over phase and recovery phase

Question 5

The correct sequence of movement from the release to the catch is:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- arms, body, slide B- body, arms, legs C- slide, arms, body

Question 6

Which two important things to check for at the rock over checkpoint:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- hands away to the knees and body rocked over B- arms straight and knees bent half way up the slide C- legs straight and handle drawn to the chest

Question 7

Which one is a technique drill that can be used on the WaterRower to improve the rowing action:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- power strokes B- slide work C- timing

Question 8

Which of the following focus points might an instructor suggest when working on the drive?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- Control the time spent coming up the slide B- Drive with the legs first C- Wrists stay flat

Question 9

Which are two of the technique calls an instructor can make in regards to the ratio and rhythm during the recovery phase?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- hold the knees and sit tall B- slow the slide and relax on the way forward C- rock over from the hips and curl up like a spring

Question 10

How would you correct the technical problem of knees raising too early in the rock over phase?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- shoulders relaxed and head up B- slow the slide and and sit tall C- let the knees follow the handle up the slide

Question 11

What are the tell tale signs of a hunched catch?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- knees bent and shoulders relaxed B- head down and poor posture C- hands low and leaning too far back

Question 12

How do you correct the recruiting of arms too early during the drive phase?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- Sit up at the finish with head held high B- Keep the shoulders relaxed and drive with the legs C- Keep the elbows close to the body

Question 13

What are some focus points for correcting elbows out at the finish?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- legs straight and handle drawn to the chest B- elbows bent and head up C- shoulders relaxed and elbows back

Question 14

What are the benefits of group rowing:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- more enjoyable and can get a better work out B- can race with others C- emulates crew rowing, so can focus on timing and rhythm and is enjoyable