UTA Strength & Conditioning Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle, typically anatomically opposite to the site
to the agonist, that can stop or slow down a muscle action caused by the agonist. Eccentric action
Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle that is shortening to perform concentric
action.
Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle which works in concert with another muscle to
generate movement. Helping muscles
Barbell bench Press: Agonist/ Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - Agonist: anterior
deltoids, triceps, pectoral/serratus
Antagonist: posterior deltoids, biceps and latissimuss dorsi/ rhomboids
Lat Pull Down (hand Grip) - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp bar with a closed pronated
grip wider than the shoulders and the elbows fully extended
Barbell Bent row (hand grip) - CORRECT ANSWER - pronation grip
breathing pattern for back squat - CORRECT ANSWER - Exhale when lifting the bar off
the rack.
Inhale when bending the knees
Exhale when returning to standing position
Barbell Placement for Spotting - CORRECT ANSWER - Alternated inside client's hands
, Dumbbell Placement for Spotting - CORRECT ANSWER - Spot at the Wrists
healthy HDL cholesterol levels - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than/ equal to 60 mg/dl
healthy total cholesterol levels - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 mg/dl or less
Tool for accessing ROM (joint not sit and reach) - CORRECT ANSWER - Passive or
Static
Supine Straight Leg -> - CORRECT ANSWER - measuring for Passive ROM/ hip flexion
(biceps femoris firing)
Active Muscles in squat - CORRECT ANSWER - gluteus maximus & quadriceps
(hamstrings could be a stabilizer but not a active muscle)
Why use stability balls? - CORRECT ANSWER - An unstable surface will provide a
greater challenge to the trunk muscles, increase dynamic balance and possibly help stabilize the
spine in order to prevent injuries
Direction of Midaxillary Fold - CORRECT ANSWER - Vertical fold; midaxillary at level
with xiphoid process
Direction of Scapular fold - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagonal fold; 1-2 cm below the
inferior scapular border
Static stretch hold (time) - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 seconds and breathe normal
Ab/adduction at shoulder levels (exercises?) - CORRECT ANSWER - Dumbbell lateral
raises or pec fly
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle, typically anatomically opposite to the site
to the agonist, that can stop or slow down a muscle action caused by the agonist. Eccentric action
Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A muscle that is shortening to perform concentric
action.
Synergist - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle which works in concert with another muscle to
generate movement. Helping muscles
Barbell bench Press: Agonist/ Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - Agonist: anterior
deltoids, triceps, pectoral/serratus
Antagonist: posterior deltoids, biceps and latissimuss dorsi/ rhomboids
Lat Pull Down (hand Grip) - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp bar with a closed pronated
grip wider than the shoulders and the elbows fully extended
Barbell Bent row (hand grip) - CORRECT ANSWER - pronation grip
breathing pattern for back squat - CORRECT ANSWER - Exhale when lifting the bar off
the rack.
Inhale when bending the knees
Exhale when returning to standing position
Barbell Placement for Spotting - CORRECT ANSWER - Alternated inside client's hands
, Dumbbell Placement for Spotting - CORRECT ANSWER - Spot at the Wrists
healthy HDL cholesterol levels - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than/ equal to 60 mg/dl
healthy total cholesterol levels - CORRECT ANSWER - 200 mg/dl or less
Tool for accessing ROM (joint not sit and reach) - CORRECT ANSWER - Passive or
Static
Supine Straight Leg -> - CORRECT ANSWER - measuring for Passive ROM/ hip flexion
(biceps femoris firing)
Active Muscles in squat - CORRECT ANSWER - gluteus maximus & quadriceps
(hamstrings could be a stabilizer but not a active muscle)
Why use stability balls? - CORRECT ANSWER - An unstable surface will provide a
greater challenge to the trunk muscles, increase dynamic balance and possibly help stabilize the
spine in order to prevent injuries
Direction of Midaxillary Fold - CORRECT ANSWER - Vertical fold; midaxillary at level
with xiphoid process
Direction of Scapular fold - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagonal fold; 1-2 cm below the
inferior scapular border
Static stretch hold (time) - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 seconds and breathe normal
Ab/adduction at shoulder levels (exercises?) - CORRECT ANSWER - Dumbbell lateral
raises or pec fly
