NCSF UNIT 8 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Clients diagnosed with type II diabetes will benefit most from what type of training due
to its effects on blood glucose dynamics?
a. flexibility
b. resistance
c. aerobic
d. power - Correct Answers -b. Resistance
Which is commonly used as a predictor of risk for participation in an exercise program?
a. VO2 tests
b. Coordination tests
c. Body fat tests
d. Concussion protocol - Correct Answers -c. Body fat tests
What is the correct course of action for a client who cannot perform any proper
repetitions during normal assessments such as the push-up or pull-up protocol?
a. Require a medical referral prior to exercise
b. Document the findings and recommend they start with aerobic exercise only
c. Select another assessment of strength they can complete safely
d. Skip the testing until they are capable of fitness measures - Correct Answers -c.
Select another assessment of strength they can complete safely
When working with children it is particularly important to allow for adequate rest
intervals and hydration due to their _______________.
a. reduced ability to regulate body temperature
b. lack of focus and attention to instruction
c. inability to use the phosphagen system
d. lack of coordination from immature neural function - Correct Answers -a. reduced
ability to regulate body temperature
Which of the following would be the most appropriate focus of an exercise prescription
for a 10 year-old?
a. emphasize strength training
b. focus on full range movement and motor learning
c. use agility and speed training to promote coordination
d. only use aerobic training - Correct Answers -b. focus on full range movement and
motor learning
ANSWERS
Clients diagnosed with type II diabetes will benefit most from what type of training due
to its effects on blood glucose dynamics?
a. flexibility
b. resistance
c. aerobic
d. power - Correct Answers -b. Resistance
Which is commonly used as a predictor of risk for participation in an exercise program?
a. VO2 tests
b. Coordination tests
c. Body fat tests
d. Concussion protocol - Correct Answers -c. Body fat tests
What is the correct course of action for a client who cannot perform any proper
repetitions during normal assessments such as the push-up or pull-up protocol?
a. Require a medical referral prior to exercise
b. Document the findings and recommend they start with aerobic exercise only
c. Select another assessment of strength they can complete safely
d. Skip the testing until they are capable of fitness measures - Correct Answers -c.
Select another assessment of strength they can complete safely
When working with children it is particularly important to allow for adequate rest
intervals and hydration due to their _______________.
a. reduced ability to regulate body temperature
b. lack of focus and attention to instruction
c. inability to use the phosphagen system
d. lack of coordination from immature neural function - Correct Answers -a. reduced
ability to regulate body temperature
Which of the following would be the most appropriate focus of an exercise prescription
for a 10 year-old?
a. emphasize strength training
b. focus on full range movement and motor learning
c. use agility and speed training to promote coordination
d. only use aerobic training - Correct Answers -b. focus on full range movement and
motor learning
