NSCA CPSS LATEST EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
science - ANSWER pursuit of logical approaches to discover how things
work within natural universe
sports science - ANSWER application of scientific theory to sport
exercise science - ANSWER use of sporting techniques/exercises as
mechanisms (independent variables) to investigate adaptations relating to
human physiology, psychology, or biomechanics
difference between sport science and exercise science - ANSWER Sport
science purpose is to maximize performance in sporting competition
pseudoscience - ANSWER Science-like claims made with little evidence
provided in support of claims
What are the guiding principles of scientific inquiry? - ANSWER empiricism,
rationalism, skepticism
Empiricism - ANSWER all hypotheses/theories must be tested against
observations of natural world rather than resting solely on apriori reasoning,
intuition, or revelation
Apriori reasoning - ANSWER Something that can be known without
experience or data
Rationalism - ANSWER truth is not sensory but instead intellectual and
deductive
reason rather than experience is the foundation of certainty in knowledge
Skepticism - ANSWER Questioning the possibility of certainty in knowledge
Suspension of judgment due to inadequacy of evidence
Scientific approach towards understanding demands of sports performance
- ANSWER Observe
Define problem/ask question
,Hypothesize/create theory
Experiment/test and challenge
Analyze
Interpret/conclude
Implement/action
Evidence-based knowledge (EBK) - ANSWER information is generated
through scientific study and investigation
What is the gold standard approach to decision making in sports
performance? - ANSWER Evidence-based knowledge (EBK)
Practice-based evidence (PBE) - ANSWER process of describing/tracking
certain performance dynamics and reacting to responses while having less
control over how they are delivered
How is PBE different from traditional scenarios (lab and controlled
studies)? - ANSWER Certain situations and contexts are not as controlled
or structured
3 levels of sports science collaboration - ANSWER 1. Head coach and
other technical coaching staff
2. Athletes
3. Other members of PST
What does PST stand for? - ANSWER Performance Support Team
Athlete-centered approach - ANSWER Scientific endeavors/methods of
inquiry aligned with needs of athlete
Interdisciplinary approach - ANSWER Working horizontally/in collaboration
with other members of PST
Interface of applied sports science: EBK - ANSWER 1. Controlled
environment and scientific context
2. Resources and technical expertise
3. Athlete values and performance preferences
4. Best available research evidence
,Interface of applied sports science: PBE - ANSWER 1. Lack of structure
and control
2. Unstructured environment with sporting context
3. Retroactive inferences and conclusions
4. Monitoring, tracking, and documenting
Duties of sport scientist - ANSWER 1. Practice hypothetical reasoning
2. Apply principles of empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism
3. Competencies in stats/data analysis, reporting and data visualization
4. Sport-specific expertise
Sports science - ANSWER application of scientific theory to the study of
sport by inducing adaptations to human functional capacity for the specific
purpose of maximizing performance in sporting competitions.
Science - ANSWER Pursuit of logical approaches to discover how tings
work within the natural universe in which the application of systematic
methods of inquiry allow us to generate knowledge, test explanations, and
understanding.
Exercise science - ANSWER use of sporting techniques and exercise as
mechanism to investigate specific adaptations to human physiology,
psychology and biomechanics.
Scientific theory - ANSWER Empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism
Empiricism - ANSWER All hypothesis must be tested for the verification of
expert reasoning with verifiable evidence for support
Rationalism - ANSWER Reason rather than experience is foundation of
certainty in knowledge
Skepticism - ANSWER questioning of certainty in knowledge
Information - ANSWER Knowable facts that reduce uncertainty about
something or someone. Must have the potential to shift thinking and
decision making.
, High Performance Team - ANSWER Off-field athletic support staff. S&C,
Sport Physc, Nutrition, Sports Med, and sports science. All lead by sport
coach.
Training System - ANSWER Combination of all relevant factors in the
athlete's interaction with training to understand fitness and fatigue
Readiness - ANSWER condition where an athlete has no improvement of
physical performance, mental fatigue, or excessive psychological distress"
Validity - ANSWER ability to measure accurately to the criterion measure
as well as impact of the variable on the training system
Validity measures: Correlation, typical error of estimate
Reliability - ANSWER Ability of lack of retest variation in measurement. Get
the same score over and over.
Reliability measures: Coefficient of variation
Meaningful change - ANSWER the measure of confidence that variation in
measured results has actual value. All must be greater than coefficient of
variation for metric to work.
Periodization - ANSWER Scaffolding framework around which specific
training programs are designed through the systematic organization of
programing strategies to align with targeted performance goals and
timelines.
o Includes: programing and monitoring
Programing - ANSWER development of specific modes and methods for
training within the framework of periodization.
Parallel model - ANSWER training of all relevant factors at the same time.
Good for young - novice athletes.
Sequential model - ANSWER Focus on one goal at a time within a phase
potentiation model. Primary for individual sports with specific peaks.
Emphasis model - ANSWER Training with emphasis toward a particular
goal while allowing maintenance of another and detraining of the rest.
Primary for team sports with congested competitive schedules.
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
science - ANSWER pursuit of logical approaches to discover how things
work within natural universe
sports science - ANSWER application of scientific theory to sport
exercise science - ANSWER use of sporting techniques/exercises as
mechanisms (independent variables) to investigate adaptations relating to
human physiology, psychology, or biomechanics
difference between sport science and exercise science - ANSWER Sport
science purpose is to maximize performance in sporting competition
pseudoscience - ANSWER Science-like claims made with little evidence
provided in support of claims
What are the guiding principles of scientific inquiry? - ANSWER empiricism,
rationalism, skepticism
Empiricism - ANSWER all hypotheses/theories must be tested against
observations of natural world rather than resting solely on apriori reasoning,
intuition, or revelation
Apriori reasoning - ANSWER Something that can be known without
experience or data
Rationalism - ANSWER truth is not sensory but instead intellectual and
deductive
reason rather than experience is the foundation of certainty in knowledge
Skepticism - ANSWER Questioning the possibility of certainty in knowledge
Suspension of judgment due to inadequacy of evidence
Scientific approach towards understanding demands of sports performance
- ANSWER Observe
Define problem/ask question
,Hypothesize/create theory
Experiment/test and challenge
Analyze
Interpret/conclude
Implement/action
Evidence-based knowledge (EBK) - ANSWER information is generated
through scientific study and investigation
What is the gold standard approach to decision making in sports
performance? - ANSWER Evidence-based knowledge (EBK)
Practice-based evidence (PBE) - ANSWER process of describing/tracking
certain performance dynamics and reacting to responses while having less
control over how they are delivered
How is PBE different from traditional scenarios (lab and controlled
studies)? - ANSWER Certain situations and contexts are not as controlled
or structured
3 levels of sports science collaboration - ANSWER 1. Head coach and
other technical coaching staff
2. Athletes
3. Other members of PST
What does PST stand for? - ANSWER Performance Support Team
Athlete-centered approach - ANSWER Scientific endeavors/methods of
inquiry aligned with needs of athlete
Interdisciplinary approach - ANSWER Working horizontally/in collaboration
with other members of PST
Interface of applied sports science: EBK - ANSWER 1. Controlled
environment and scientific context
2. Resources and technical expertise
3. Athlete values and performance preferences
4. Best available research evidence
,Interface of applied sports science: PBE - ANSWER 1. Lack of structure
and control
2. Unstructured environment with sporting context
3. Retroactive inferences and conclusions
4. Monitoring, tracking, and documenting
Duties of sport scientist - ANSWER 1. Practice hypothetical reasoning
2. Apply principles of empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism
3. Competencies in stats/data analysis, reporting and data visualization
4. Sport-specific expertise
Sports science - ANSWER application of scientific theory to the study of
sport by inducing adaptations to human functional capacity for the specific
purpose of maximizing performance in sporting competitions.
Science - ANSWER Pursuit of logical approaches to discover how tings
work within the natural universe in which the application of systematic
methods of inquiry allow us to generate knowledge, test explanations, and
understanding.
Exercise science - ANSWER use of sporting techniques and exercise as
mechanism to investigate specific adaptations to human physiology,
psychology and biomechanics.
Scientific theory - ANSWER Empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism
Empiricism - ANSWER All hypothesis must be tested for the verification of
expert reasoning with verifiable evidence for support
Rationalism - ANSWER Reason rather than experience is foundation of
certainty in knowledge
Skepticism - ANSWER questioning of certainty in knowledge
Information - ANSWER Knowable facts that reduce uncertainty about
something or someone. Must have the potential to shift thinking and
decision making.
, High Performance Team - ANSWER Off-field athletic support staff. S&C,
Sport Physc, Nutrition, Sports Med, and sports science. All lead by sport
coach.
Training System - ANSWER Combination of all relevant factors in the
athlete's interaction with training to understand fitness and fatigue
Readiness - ANSWER condition where an athlete has no improvement of
physical performance, mental fatigue, or excessive psychological distress"
Validity - ANSWER ability to measure accurately to the criterion measure
as well as impact of the variable on the training system
Validity measures: Correlation, typical error of estimate
Reliability - ANSWER Ability of lack of retest variation in measurement. Get
the same score over and over.
Reliability measures: Coefficient of variation
Meaningful change - ANSWER the measure of confidence that variation in
measured results has actual value. All must be greater than coefficient of
variation for metric to work.
Periodization - ANSWER Scaffolding framework around which specific
training programs are designed through the systematic organization of
programing strategies to align with targeted performance goals and
timelines.
o Includes: programing and monitoring
Programing - ANSWER development of specific modes and methods for
training within the framework of periodization.
Parallel model - ANSWER training of all relevant factors at the same time.
Good for young - novice athletes.
Sequential model - ANSWER Focus on one goal at a time within a phase
potentiation model. Primary for individual sports with specific peaks.
Emphasis model - ANSWER Training with emphasis toward a particular
goal while allowing maintenance of another and detraining of the rest.
Primary for team sports with congested competitive schedules.
