CSCS Exam Prep questions with correct answers

How much carbs should an aerobic athlete consume within 30 minutes of exercise? Answer1.5 g/kg of BW For aerobic exercise, which training intensity and duration will have the greatest EPOC? Answer50-60% VO2 max, >40 minutes At 95% of 1 RM, how many reps are you allowed to perform? 87%? 80%? 75%? 67%? Answer2, 5, 8, 10, 12 What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season football? Answer1 day/week What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for in-season track? Answer2-3 days/week What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason football? Answer2-3 days/week What is the appropriate frequency of plyometric exercise for offseason track? Answer3-4 days/week What are the acute adaptations to SSC activity? Long term adaptations? Answer- increase mechanical efficiency and impulse via elastic energy recovery - increase muscle stiffness and neuromuscular activation What are the criteria for SSC training? Answer- multijoint that transmit force through kinetic chain - exploit elastic-reflexive mechanisms