NSCA CPSS EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the steps for developing performance norms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Complete a needs analysis of the sport
2. Perform a literature search
3. Establish in-house performance norms to ensure validity of data
4. Consider maturation and long term development
5. Adequate sample sizes are required for determining performance norms
6. Once testing is completed, results can be compared to norms or benchmarks
What 2 types of blocks are in a Conjugate Sequence Model? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accumulation Blocks and Restitution Blocks
What KPI and PO model is the most evidence driven and precisely measured
model that has very little to no room for random variation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Deterministic Model
What is the biggest criticism of the deterministic model? - CORRECT ANSWER-
It is too rigid in requirements for sporting environments
,What is the main driver of a KPI plan and model? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
primary Performance Objective (PO)
What performance determinants does the Hierarchical model use? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Physiological Determinants and the Health aspects
Ideally, what should a suitable KPI include? - CORRECT ANSWER--Provide
objective evidence as a valid and reliable measure
-Inform better decision making
-Offer a gauge to assess performance changes over time
-Provide information to benchmark one person's performance versus that of
others
-Inform attainability of POs
what are signs of overtraining? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of appetite, constant
soreness
What does GPP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-General Preparatory Period
, What is the formula for the theoretical maximal force output that lower limbs
could produce during an extension at null velocity (extreme force at the end of
the F-V spectrum)? - CORRECT ANSWER-F0(N/kg)
What is the formula for the theoretical maximal extension velocity until lower
limbs could produce force output (extreme velocity at the end of the F-V
spectrum)? - CORRECT ANSWER-V0(m/s)
What is the formula for the maximal mechanical power output that lower limbs
can produce during one extension (apex of the P-V relationship)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pmax(W/kg)
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Training Load model, Periodization, Parallel training model,
Sequential Training Model,
Periodization vs Programming - CORRECT ANSWER-Periodization is a a macro-
management strategy that serves as a training blueprint, from which periods of
time are assigned that target specific skills, fitness, or performance related
factors. Volume and intensity are inversely related. 1-3 peaks/macrocycles per
year
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the steps for developing performance norms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Complete a needs analysis of the sport
2. Perform a literature search
3. Establish in-house performance norms to ensure validity of data
4. Consider maturation and long term development
5. Adequate sample sizes are required for determining performance norms
6. Once testing is completed, results can be compared to norms or benchmarks
What 2 types of blocks are in a Conjugate Sequence Model? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accumulation Blocks and Restitution Blocks
What KPI and PO model is the most evidence driven and precisely measured
model that has very little to no room for random variation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Deterministic Model
What is the biggest criticism of the deterministic model? - CORRECT ANSWER-
It is too rigid in requirements for sporting environments
,What is the main driver of a KPI plan and model? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
primary Performance Objective (PO)
What performance determinants does the Hierarchical model use? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Physiological Determinants and the Health aspects
Ideally, what should a suitable KPI include? - CORRECT ANSWER--Provide
objective evidence as a valid and reliable measure
-Inform better decision making
-Offer a gauge to assess performance changes over time
-Provide information to benchmark one person's performance versus that of
others
-Inform attainability of POs
what are signs of overtraining? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of appetite, constant
soreness
What does GPP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-General Preparatory Period
, What is the formula for the theoretical maximal force output that lower limbs
could produce during an extension at null velocity (extreme force at the end of
the F-V spectrum)? - CORRECT ANSWER-F0(N/kg)
What is the formula for the theoretical maximal extension velocity until lower
limbs could produce force output (extreme velocity at the end of the F-V
spectrum)? - CORRECT ANSWER-V0(m/s)
What is the formula for the maximal mechanical power output that lower limbs
can produce during one extension (apex of the P-V relationship)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pmax(W/kg)
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Training Load model, Periodization, Parallel training model,
Sequential Training Model,
Periodization vs Programming - CORRECT ANSWER-Periodization is a a macro-
management strategy that serves as a training blueprint, from which periods of
time are assigned that target specific skills, fitness, or performance related
factors. Volume and intensity are inversely related. 1-3 peaks/macrocycles per
year
