American Development Model (ADM) Question 1 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text The ideal stage and age to introduce some weightlifting specific or weightlifting focused training, but not specializing in weightlifting as the only sport a child participates in, is: Select one: a. In the Active Start Stage, as young as 6 years old if you think they are ready for it and interested b. Not until they are in High School (ages 15-18); in the Train to Compete Stage c. Age does not matter. They can compete as soon as they join your club. d. In the Learn to Train Stage at 8 – 11 years (girls) and 9 – 12 years (Boys) Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: In the Learn to Train Stage at 8 – 11 years (girls) and 9 – 12 years (Boys) Question 2 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text For the Compete to Win stage, which of the following statements is/are TRUE? Select one: a. Athletes should only enter competitions they are sure they can win b. Athletes in this stage should only compete in international competitions c. Training to competition ratio for Compete to Win should be approximately 25% training related and 75% competition related activities d. Training to competition ratio for Compete to Win should be approximately 75% training related and 25% competition related activities Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Training to competition ratio for Compete to Win should be approximately 25% training related and 75% competition related activities Question 3 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text The recommended training volume (in total accumulated hours per year) in the Train to Train stage is: Select one: a. More than 400 hours per year b. 100 - 300 hours per year c. Less than 100 hours per year d. 300 - 400 hours per year e. There are no recommended guidelines for training volume at this stage. The recommendation is to let athletes train as much as they like but don’t let them over-do it Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: 300 - 400 hours per year Question 4 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text The main advantage of USA Weightlifting’s American Development Model is: Select one: a. To win medals at the Olympic Games b. To get more females into Weightlifting c. To ensure that young athletes are coached within age appropriate guidelines for physical, mental, technical and tactical development d. To make coaching more complicated e. To generate more membership revenue Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: To ensure that young athletes are coached within age appropriate guidelines for physical, mental, technical and tactical development Question 5 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text In the Learn to Compete stage, in terms of competition planning, athletes should: Select one: a. Only enter competitions that they think they can win b. Plan on including 5-6 competitions per year including some low level international competitions c. Focus only on international events d. Only focus on 1 competition per year e. No longer compete in club level competition Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Plan on including 5-6 competitions per year including some low level international competitions Question 6 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text In terms of competition to training ratios, the guidelines for the Learn to Train stage are: Select one: a. 50% of time devoted to competition and 50% of time devoted to training b. 75% of time devoted to competition and 25% of time devoted to training c. 30% of time devoted to competition and 70% of time devoted to training d. 25% of time devoted to competition and 75% of time devoted to training Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: 30% of time devoted to competition and 70% of time devoted to training Question 7 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for athletes in the Train to Compete Stage? Select one: a. Athletes can begin to specialize in Weightlifting as their primary focus b. Athletes should engage in Weightlifting training up to 4 sessions per week c. Total training volume should not exceed 200 total hours per year d. Both a and b e. Both b and c Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Both a and b Question 8 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text The recommended training volume for weightlifting focused training (in total accumulated hours per year) in the Learn to Train Stage is: Select one: a. 100 – 150 hours per year b. 150 – 200 hours per year c. There are no recommended guidelines for training volume at this stage. The recommendation is to let athletes train as much as they like but don’t let them over-do it d. Less than 50 hours per year e. 50 – 100 hours per year Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: 100 – 150 hours per year Question 9 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text In terms of competition to training ratios, the guidelines for the Train to Compete stage are: Select one: a. 30% of time devoted to competition and 70% of time devoted to training b. 25% of time devoted to competition and 75% of time devoted to training c. 60% of time devoted to competition and 40% of time devoted to training d. 50% of time devoted to competition and 50% of time devoted to training Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: 60% of time devoted to competition and 40% of time devoted to training Question 10 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text The Train to Train stage corresponds most closely with: Select one: a. Middle School, Junior High, and High School b. Elementary and Middle School c. Elementary School d. Junior High School Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Elementary and Middle School Question 11 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for the Learn to Compete stage? Select one: a. The balance between competition and training is mostly focused on competition in this stage b. Athletes should be training 4 or 5 times per week for a total annual training volume of 500-600 hours per year c. Athletes should be training 10-12 times per week for a total annual training volume of 700-800 hours per year d. Both a and b e. None of the above Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Both a and b Question 12 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text What are the 1st three stages of the USA Weightlifting American Development Model in correct order? Select one: a. Training, Junior Competitions, Senior Competitions b. FUNdamentals, Active Start, Learn to Compete c. Active Start, FUNdamentals, Youth Competitions d. Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train e. Active Start, Learn To Train, FUNdamentals Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train
