NSCA-CSCS: EXTECH EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
improve sports-specific movements and strength - Correct Answers -Resistance
machines do NOT improve
Benefits of resistance machines - Correct Answers --They can be used easily without a
spotter
-They can be particularly helpful for newer athletes to learn proper form and control the
motion within the desired plane of movement
-Athletes can ofter lift higher maximal weights and isolate specific muscles, improving
absolute strength
Starting Blocks Optimal hand position - Correct Answers -Hands should be slightly
wider than shoulder-width apart with the fingers held together and thumbs under the
shoulders.
Plyometrics - Correct Answers -Box jumps, depth jumps, and medicine ball throws are
an example of what?
Forefoot - Correct Answers -During agility exercises, weight should be concentrated on
what part of the foot?
absolute strength - Correct Answers -Yoga does NOT improve
Sticking point - Correct Answers -What is the most challenging part of a strength
exercise called?
Exhale through the mouth during the concentric phase & inhale through the nose during
the eccentric phase - Correct Answers -For most strength exercises, which of the
following breathing patterns is optimal?
providing visual feedback regarding form and technique - Correct Answers -Mirrors and
video analysis can be helpful for
increased submaximal heart rate (heart rate actually decreases) - Correct Answers -
NOT an adaptation to chronic cardiovascular conditioning
Adaptations to chronic cardiovascular conditioning - Correct Answers --increased heart
chamber size & preload
-increased stroke volume
, -increased cardiac output
-blood volume and hemoglobin content of the blood also increase
Achilles tendon tightness - Correct Answers -Depth achieved during a squat is often
limited by?
5 - Correct Answers -When using free weights, how many points of contact should be
made for supine and seated exercises?
palms facing upward toward the face - Correct Answers -Supinated grip
1. the head
2. the shoulders and
3. upper back are evenly placed
4. the buttocks
5. right and left foot are both placed flat on the floor - Correct Answers -5 points of
contact for optimal body support during supine and seated exercises:
Soccer Midfielder - Correct Answers -Which athlete would benefit most from agility work
on most days of the week?
Hockey player - Correct Answers -Which athlete would benefit most from plyometrics at
least 3 days per week?
Pronated grip - Correct Answers -Name of the grip pattern where palms face the floor
and the knuckles face the ceiling
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
improve sports-specific movements and strength - Correct Answers -Resistance
machines do NOT improve
Benefits of resistance machines - Correct Answers --They can be used easily without a
spotter
-They can be particularly helpful for newer athletes to learn proper form and control the
motion within the desired plane of movement
-Athletes can ofter lift higher maximal weights and isolate specific muscles, improving
absolute strength
Starting Blocks Optimal hand position - Correct Answers -Hands should be slightly
wider than shoulder-width apart with the fingers held together and thumbs under the
shoulders.
Plyometrics - Correct Answers -Box jumps, depth jumps, and medicine ball throws are
an example of what?
Forefoot - Correct Answers -During agility exercises, weight should be concentrated on
what part of the foot?
absolute strength - Correct Answers -Yoga does NOT improve
Sticking point - Correct Answers -What is the most challenging part of a strength
exercise called?
Exhale through the mouth during the concentric phase & inhale through the nose during
the eccentric phase - Correct Answers -For most strength exercises, which of the
following breathing patterns is optimal?
providing visual feedback regarding form and technique - Correct Answers -Mirrors and
video analysis can be helpful for
increased submaximal heart rate (heart rate actually decreases) - Correct Answers -
NOT an adaptation to chronic cardiovascular conditioning
Adaptations to chronic cardiovascular conditioning - Correct Answers --increased heart
chamber size & preload
-increased stroke volume
, -increased cardiac output
-blood volume and hemoglobin content of the blood also increase
Achilles tendon tightness - Correct Answers -Depth achieved during a squat is often
limited by?
5 - Correct Answers -When using free weights, how many points of contact should be
made for supine and seated exercises?
palms facing upward toward the face - Correct Answers -Supinated grip
1. the head
2. the shoulders and
3. upper back are evenly placed
4. the buttocks
5. right and left foot are both placed flat on the floor - Correct Answers -5 points of
contact for optimal body support during supine and seated exercises:
Soccer Midfielder - Correct Answers -Which athlete would benefit most from agility work
on most days of the week?
Hockey player - Correct Answers -Which athlete would benefit most from plyometrics at
least 3 days per week?
Pronated grip - Correct Answers -Name of the grip pattern where palms face the floor
and the knuckles face the ceiling
