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CSCS 2026/2027 Complete Exam Prep – 198 Practice
Questions & Answers on Strength Training, Physiology,
Program Design & Nutrition.
How much carbs should an aerobic athlete consume within 30 minutes of exercise?
1.5 g/kg of BW
For aerobic exercise, which training intensity and duration will have the greatest
EPOC?
50-60% VO2 max, >40 minutes
At 95% of 1 RM, how many reps are you allowed to perform? 87%? 80%? 75%?
67%?
2, 5, 8, 10, 12
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season football?
1 day/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season track?
2-3 days/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason football?
2-3 days/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason track?
3-4 days/week
What are the acute adaptations to SSC activity? Long term adaptations?
- increase mechanical efficiency and impulse via elastic energy recovery
- increase muscle stiffness and neuromuscular activation
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What are the criteria for SSC training?
- multijoint that transmit force through kinetic chain
- exploit elastic-reflexive mechanisms
- brief work bouts w/ frequent rest
What's the best way to develop agility?
high velocity and high force eccentric contractions
Which test does NOT test CoD speed?
a) 505
b) pro agility
c) T-test
d) L-run
L-run
Which test does NOT test maneuverability?
a) pro agility
b) T-test
c) Illinois test
d) L-run
pro agility
What is required to provide base strength for all subsequent training as well as to
ensure adequate mobility?
dynamic strength
What is required to effectively reaccelerate after the braking phase?
concentric explosive strength
What is required to develop the ability to absorb load during braking phase of CoD?
eccentric strength
What is required to increase the ability to transfer from high eccentric load to
concentric explosiveness?
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reactive strength
What is required to hold body position multitude of movement demands?
multidirectional strength
What is required to progress in visual scanning, effective anticipation, and decision
making?
perceptual-cognitive ability
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 1?
acceleration development
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 2?
long acceleration development
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 3?
intro to max speed training
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 4?
enhance max speed
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 1?
linear deceleration
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 2?
lateral deceleration
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 3?
deceleration to reacceleration
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What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of distance running?
- <2 days/week
- race distance or longer (30-120 min)
- 70% of VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of pace-tempo training?
- <2 days/week
- 20-30 min
- at lactate threshold or race pace
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of interval training?
- <2 days/week
- 3-5 min (1:1 ratio)
- close to VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of HIIT?
- 1 day/week
- 30-90 sec (1:5)
- greater than VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of fartlek training?
- 1 day/week
- 20-60 min
- 70% of VO2 max or at race pace
If an athlete wanted to:
- improve mithochondrial energy production
- increase oxidative muscle fiber capacity
- increase fat oxidation
what aerobic training type is most suitable?
distance running
If an athlete wanted to:
- improve energy from both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
- sustain race pace
what aerobic training type is most suitable?
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CSCS 2026/2027 Complete Exam Prep – 198 Practice
Questions & Answers on Strength Training, Physiology,
Program Design & Nutrition.
How much carbs should an aerobic athlete consume within 30 minutes of exercise?
1.5 g/kg of BW
For aerobic exercise, which training intensity and duration will have the greatest
EPOC?
50-60% VO2 max, >40 minutes
At 95% of 1 RM, how many reps are you allowed to perform? 87%? 80%? 75%?
67%?
2, 5, 8, 10, 12
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season football?
1 day/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season track?
2-3 days/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason football?
2-3 days/week
What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason track?
3-4 days/week
What are the acute adaptations to SSC activity? Long term adaptations?
- increase mechanical efficiency and impulse via elastic energy recovery
- increase muscle stiffness and neuromuscular activation
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What are the criteria for SSC training?
- multijoint that transmit force through kinetic chain
- exploit elastic-reflexive mechanisms
- brief work bouts w/ frequent rest
What's the best way to develop agility?
high velocity and high force eccentric contractions
Which test does NOT test CoD speed?
a) 505
b) pro agility
c) T-test
d) L-run
L-run
Which test does NOT test maneuverability?
a) pro agility
b) T-test
c) Illinois test
d) L-run
pro agility
What is required to provide base strength for all subsequent training as well as to
ensure adequate mobility?
dynamic strength
What is required to effectively reaccelerate after the braking phase?
concentric explosive strength
What is required to develop the ability to absorb load during braking phase of CoD?
eccentric strength
What is required to increase the ability to transfer from high eccentric load to
concentric explosiveness?
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reactive strength
What is required to hold body position multitude of movement demands?
multidirectional strength
What is required to progress in visual scanning, effective anticipation, and decision
making?
perceptual-cognitive ability
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 1?
acceleration development
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 2?
long acceleration development
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 3?
intro to max speed training
For a 100 m sprinter, what is the primary aim of block 4?
enhance max speed
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 1?
linear deceleration
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 2?
lateral deceleration
In an agility program, what is the primary aim of block 3?
deceleration to reacceleration
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What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of distance running?
- <2 days/week
- race distance or longer (30-120 min)
- 70% of VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of pace-tempo training?
- <2 days/week
- 20-30 min
- at lactate threshold or race pace
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of interval training?
- <2 days/week
- 3-5 min (1:1 ratio)
- close to VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of HIIT?
- 1 day/week
- 30-90 sec (1:5)
- greater than VO2 max
What is the frequency, duration, and intensity of fartlek training?
- 1 day/week
- 20-60 min
- 70% of VO2 max or at race pace
If an athlete wanted to:
- improve mithochondrial energy production
- increase oxidative muscle fiber capacity
- increase fat oxidation
what aerobic training type is most suitable?
distance running
If an athlete wanted to:
- improve energy from both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
- sustain race pace
what aerobic training type is most suitable?
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