NFHS Strength and Conditioning
The scope of practice of a strength and conditioning coach encompasses all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANS Rehabilitates injured athletes
Which of the following is the MOST important for strength and conditioning coaches to possess?
- ANS CPR/AED certification
Participating in a well-designed strength and conditioning program promotes which of the
following psychological benefits? - ANS Confidence
Which of the following safety features should always be implemented in a strength and
conditioning facility? - ANS Proper supervision
Gradual increases in strength and conditioning intensity needed to achieve long-term training
adaptations is consistent with which of the following NSCA Training principles? - ANS
Progression
As a general rule, Periodized programs typically do which of the following over time? - ANS
Increase intensity, decrease volume
The process of gradually increasing the magnitude of exercise stimulus represents the principle
of: - ANS Progression
Strength is: - ANS The maximum amount of force a muscle can generate in a specific way
Which of the following modes of exercise should not be used for conditioning? - ANS
Plyometrics
Which of the following training methods is MOST beneficial to power development? - ANS
Plyometrics
What is the specific term to describe a slightly-arched back? - ANS Lordotic
What is Rate of Force Development? - ANS A function of strength and the time needed to
develop it
What are the points of contact an athlete should have with the floor or bench during supine
exercises? - ANS Left foot, right foot, lower back, upper back, back of head
Which of the following is recommended for work to rest ratios for plyometric type activity? - ANS
1:10
The scope of practice of a strength and conditioning coach encompasses all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANS Rehabilitates injured athletes
Which of the following is the MOST important for strength and conditioning coaches to possess?
- ANS CPR/AED certification
Participating in a well-designed strength and conditioning program promotes which of the
following psychological benefits? - ANS Confidence
Which of the following safety features should always be implemented in a strength and
conditioning facility? - ANS Proper supervision
Gradual increases in strength and conditioning intensity needed to achieve long-term training
adaptations is consistent with which of the following NSCA Training principles? - ANS
Progression
As a general rule, Periodized programs typically do which of the following over time? - ANS
Increase intensity, decrease volume
The process of gradually increasing the magnitude of exercise stimulus represents the principle
of: - ANS Progression
Strength is: - ANS The maximum amount of force a muscle can generate in a specific way
Which of the following modes of exercise should not be used for conditioning? - ANS
Plyometrics
Which of the following training methods is MOST beneficial to power development? - ANS
Plyometrics
What is the specific term to describe a slightly-arched back? - ANS Lordotic
What is Rate of Force Development? - ANS A function of strength and the time needed to
develop it
What are the points of contact an athlete should have with the floor or bench during supine
exercises? - ANS Left foot, right foot, lower back, upper back, back of head
Which of the following is recommended for work to rest ratios for plyometric type activity? - ANS
1:10
