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Level II Powerlifting Coach Recertification Test

Please answer all questions.
Coaches need to answer seven out of 10 of the questions correctly to "pass."
If a coach fails to get seven out of 10 correct, they will receive follow-up information or training from the state office staff.
Fields in bold are required.

  1. Events offered by Special Olympics are the dead lift, bench press and squat, and two combination events.
    True
    False
  2. The minimum age to compete in powerlifting is 16.
    True
    False
  3. The only factor in placing athletes into divisions is how much weight an athlete has previously lifted in each of the events.
    True
    False
  4. Athletes will be disqualified if, in the majority opinion of the judges, weights are intentionally dropped.
    True
    False
  5. Each competitor shall be allowed a period of two minutes from the calling of his/her name to the start of their attempt.
    True
    False
  6. An athlete weighing in above the upper limit for a weight class will be moved to the next heavier weight class.
    True
    False
  7. Failure to bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint are lower than the top of the knees will result in an unsuccessful squat attempt.
    True
    False
  8. Weight may be reduced after a lifter has attempted to perform a lift with the announced weight.
    True
    False
  9. During a successful bench press, downward movement of the bar in the course of its being pressed out is acceptable.
    True
    False
  10. At the completion of a successful dead lift, the lifter must stand erect with shoulders back and knees locked.
    True
    False
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