NSCA CSCS Application and Analysis Questions with correct answers

Apply the set, rep and load guidelines to design a program to improve quadriceps endurance using the back squat for an athlete with a 1 RM of 450 lbs? Answer 2- 3 sets greater than or equal to 12 reps 67% = 302 lbs An 220 lb athlete has lost 2 lbs during practice. How much water does the athlete need drink to replace the lost weight? Answer 2 pints (32 oz) 1 pint / lb loss How close to a competition should an endurance athlete be encouraged to eat (if tolerated)? Answer 30 min prior to competition When calculating pre-competition hydration, can a carbonated beverage such as Coke be included as intake? Answer Yes, it should not be the only source of hydration and it is not recommended, but it can be included. A 1 RM bench press is a good test of upper body strength because the score is highly correlated with other accepted tests for upper body strength. This is an example of which type of validity? a) Face b) Discriminant c) Concurrent d) Predictive Answer c) Concurrent