NSCA CSCS Questions With Complete
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Which of the following is a shoulder exercise that specifically trains the deltoids but does not
recruit the triceps?
a. dumbbell chest fly
b. machine pullover
c. one-arm dumbbell row
d. upright row d. upright row
The basketball coach says his starting center needs to jump higher. In addition to beginning a
plyometric program, which of the following resistance training exercises are MOST specific to
this goal?
I. power clean
II. leg (knee) curl
III. front squat
IV. seated calf raise
a. I and III
b. II and IV
c. I, II, and III
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d. II, III, and IV a. I and III
What is the work : rest ratio for high intensity interval training? What intensity of VO2 max is
aimed for with training? How often a week of training? 1:5 ratio of 30 - 90 seconds:
working greater than VO2 Max; 1x/week
What is the work : rest ratio for interval training? What intensity of VO2 max is aimed for with
training? How often a week of training? 1:1 ratio of 3 - 5 min: working close to VO2
Max; 1-2x/week
Why would you want an athlete to do LSD training ("conversation" pace running)?
Running at 70% VO2 max; To improve lactate threshold intensity, a change in metabolic
characteristics of muscles; shift of Type 2x to type 1; enhanced cardio function; increased fat as
fuel
Why would you want an athlete to do Pace / tempo training? Running at race intensity or
slightly higher (duration of 20-30 min; can be steady or interval); To improve energy production
from both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, improved running economy, increased lactate
threshold
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Why would you want an athlete to do interval training? Very stressful, should be used
sparingly; Increased VO2 max and enhanced anaerobic metabolism
Why would you want an athlete to do HIIT training? Beneficial for atheltes to spend
some min traning above 90% of VO2 max; increased energy contribution from anaerobic
glycolysis which will increase blood lactate levels; may be beneficial w/ improving running
economy / speed; good to pass "competitor" in final leg of race.
Why would you want to do Fartlek training? To help reduce boredom and monotony;
likely to enhance VO2 max, increase lactate threshold, and improve running economy and fuel
utilization
What test is a test of max muscular power where you can calculate eccentric utilization ratio?
How do you score this? Static Vertical jump with a contact mat system. Best of 3 trials.
Ratio of vertical jump height with countermovement to squat jump height
How do you score and administer the reactive strength index test? What is this a measure of?
How do you calculate reactive strength index? Max muscular power using boxes of
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various heights and commercial device for contact time; best of 3 trials recorded. athlete steps off
a box with hands on hips and jumps back up as high as possible minimizing GR time; Get jump
height and contact times from device. Calculate reactive strength index as jump height divided
by contact time
What is the min amount of space per athlete in gym? 100 sq feet
What is the load bearing capacity for the floor? 100 lb per sq foot
What is the height of the ceiling in the gym? 12 - 14 feet
How many fans should be in the gym? 2 - 4 per 1200 sq feet
What is the minimum height for mirrors in the gym and how far away per equipment? 20
in from floor; 6 in from equipment
What is the minimum distance between barbell racks and other equipment? 36 in
Answers
Which of the following is a shoulder exercise that specifically trains the deltoids but does not
recruit the triceps?
a. dumbbell chest fly
b. machine pullover
c. one-arm dumbbell row
d. upright row d. upright row
The basketball coach says his starting center needs to jump higher. In addition to beginning a
plyometric program, which of the following resistance training exercises are MOST specific to
this goal?
I. power clean
II. leg (knee) curl
III. front squat
IV. seated calf raise
a. I and III
b. II and IV
c. I, II, and III
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d. II, III, and IV a. I and III
What is the work : rest ratio for high intensity interval training? What intensity of VO2 max is
aimed for with training? How often a week of training? 1:5 ratio of 30 - 90 seconds:
working greater than VO2 Max; 1x/week
What is the work : rest ratio for interval training? What intensity of VO2 max is aimed for with
training? How often a week of training? 1:1 ratio of 3 - 5 min: working close to VO2
Max; 1-2x/week
Why would you want an athlete to do LSD training ("conversation" pace running)?
Running at 70% VO2 max; To improve lactate threshold intensity, a change in metabolic
characteristics of muscles; shift of Type 2x to type 1; enhanced cardio function; increased fat as
fuel
Why would you want an athlete to do Pace / tempo training? Running at race intensity or
slightly higher (duration of 20-30 min; can be steady or interval); To improve energy production
from both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, improved running economy, increased lactate
threshold
, NSCA CSCS Questions With Complete
Answers
Why would you want an athlete to do interval training? Very stressful, should be used
sparingly; Increased VO2 max and enhanced anaerobic metabolism
Why would you want an athlete to do HIIT training? Beneficial for atheltes to spend
some min traning above 90% of VO2 max; increased energy contribution from anaerobic
glycolysis which will increase blood lactate levels; may be beneficial w/ improving running
economy / speed; good to pass "competitor" in final leg of race.
Why would you want to do Fartlek training? To help reduce boredom and monotony;
likely to enhance VO2 max, increase lactate threshold, and improve running economy and fuel
utilization
What test is a test of max muscular power where you can calculate eccentric utilization ratio?
How do you score this? Static Vertical jump with a contact mat system. Best of 3 trials.
Ratio of vertical jump height with countermovement to squat jump height
How do you score and administer the reactive strength index test? What is this a measure of?
How do you calculate reactive strength index? Max muscular power using boxes of
, NSCA CSCS Questions With Complete
Answers
various heights and commercial device for contact time; best of 3 trials recorded. athlete steps off
a box with hands on hips and jumps back up as high as possible minimizing GR time; Get jump
height and contact times from device. Calculate reactive strength index as jump height divided
by contact time
What is the min amount of space per athlete in gym? 100 sq feet
What is the load bearing capacity for the floor? 100 lb per sq foot
What is the height of the ceiling in the gym? 12 - 14 feet
How many fans should be in the gym? 2 - 4 per 1200 sq feet
What is the minimum height for mirrors in the gym and how far away per equipment? 20
in from floor; 6 in from equipment
What is the minimum distance between barbell racks and other equipment? 36 in
