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NSCA CPSS Exam Questions And
Answers 2026
How is validity represented by data? - correct-answer - Various statistics,
including a correlation, the typical error of the estimate, and bias degree to which
the field measure tends to over- or under-estimate compared to the criterion.
What is the coefficient of variation? - correct-answer - The variability of test -
retest scores, and the change in the mean score between repeated trials.
removal of linearity
What are the basic characteristics of Overload? - correct-answer - Intensity -
(force, RFD, power)
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Specificity- (degree of similarity between the performance and training exercises
(metabolic and mechanical) - Enhances "transfer of training effect"
Variation - method of manipulating the overload and degree of specificity; and is
the most important factor in guiding training toward a specific goal and for
fatigue management.
What is non-linear training? - correct-answer - Periodization
What is a concentrated load? - correct-answer - A phase of training emphasizing
one specific characteristic
Eg. long-term endurance, strength-endurance, basic strength, power, speed
Training during the CL is de-emphasized
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How long does the general preparation/accumulation training phase take? -
correct-answer - 12-28 days
How long do strength-power/transmutation changes take to occur? - correct-
answer - 12-28 days
How long does the competition/realization phase last? - correct-answer - 8-14
days
For off season training, what type of training programs increase the preparedness
of a team sports season? - correct-answer - Phase Potentiation(block
periodization)
NSCA CPSS Exam Questions And
Answers 2026
How is validity represented by data? - correct-answer - Various statistics,
including a correlation, the typical error of the estimate, and bias degree to which
the field measure tends to over- or under-estimate compared to the criterion.
What is the coefficient of variation? - correct-answer - The variability of test -
retest scores, and the change in the mean score between repeated trials.
removal of linearity
What are the basic characteristics of Overload? - correct-answer - Intensity -
(force, RFD, power)
,2|Page
Specificity- (degree of similarity between the performance and training exercises
(metabolic and mechanical) - Enhances "transfer of training effect"
Variation - method of manipulating the overload and degree of specificity; and is
the most important factor in guiding training toward a specific goal and for
fatigue management.
What is non-linear training? - correct-answer - Periodization
What is a concentrated load? - correct-answer - A phase of training emphasizing
one specific characteristic
Eg. long-term endurance, strength-endurance, basic strength, power, speed
Training during the CL is de-emphasized
, 3|Page
How long does the general preparation/accumulation training phase take? -
correct-answer - 12-28 days
How long do strength-power/transmutation changes take to occur? - correct-
answer - 12-28 days
How long does the competition/realization phase last? - correct-answer - 8-14
days
For off season training, what type of training programs increase the preparedness
of a team sports season? - correct-answer - Phase Potentiation(block
periodization)
