NCSF Certification Short Practice Exam-
Graded A
At the completion of an aerobic training cycle of four weeks a client's resting heart rate
declines from 77 beats • min-1 to 70 beats • min-1. What physiological adaptation most
accounts for this change?
A. Increase in Type I muscle fibers due to fiber conversion
B. Increase in cardiac output due to improved stroke volume
C. Increased lung capacity due to increased alveolar density
D. Reduction in body fat due to caloric expenditure - ANS-Increase in cardiac output
due to improved stroke volume
The prime mover for shoulder horizontal adduction is the _____________.
A. Posterior deltoids
B. Rhomboids
C. Pectoralis major
D. Triceps brachii - ANS-Pectoralis major
Your client has added one pound of muscle in response to routine resistance training.
Based on the oxygen demands of muscle tissue, what is the metabolic requirement for
his additional pound (1 lb) of skeletal muscle, expressed in kilocalories per day?
A. 11-15 kcal/day
B. 20-30 kcal/day
C. 40-50 kcal/day
D. 60-70 kcal/day - ANS-11-15 kcal/day
Based on the factors that affect exercise blood pressure, which of the following program
activities would be contraindicated for a hypertensive client proficient in training?
, A. Overhead lunges with a six pound (6 lb.) medicine ball performed for ten (10)
repetitions
B. Weighted step ups holding two ten pound (10 lb.) dumbbells performed for eight (8)
repetitions
C. Leg press to volitional failure using 6RM resistance
D. Single leg extensions for 12 repetitions using a 15 RM resistance - ANS-Leg press to
volitional failure using 6RM resistance
To optimize glycogen stores and muscle recovery, post exercise fuel replenishment
should consist of a nutrient ratio of ____________ expressed in grams.
A. 1:1 Protein to Carbohydrates
B. 1:2 Carbohydrates to Protein
C. 1:1:1 Fat to Protein to Carbohydrates
D. 1:3 Protein to Carbohydrates - ANS-1:3 Protein to Carbohydrates
Review the screening details below for your client. Based on the guidelines for exercise
testing, what is the correct recommendation for physical activity participation?
Gender: Female
Age: 46 years old
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 156 lbs.
Waist circumference: 36 inches
Body Fat: 40%
Resting Heart Rate: 79 bpm
Resting Blood Pressure: 138/87 mmHg
A. Unrestricted
B. Supervised
C. Medically supervised
D. Medical clearance prior to exercise testing - ANS-Medical clearance prior to exercise
testing
Which of the following best correlates to bone health across all adult ages?
Graded A
At the completion of an aerobic training cycle of four weeks a client's resting heart rate
declines from 77 beats • min-1 to 70 beats • min-1. What physiological adaptation most
accounts for this change?
A. Increase in Type I muscle fibers due to fiber conversion
B. Increase in cardiac output due to improved stroke volume
C. Increased lung capacity due to increased alveolar density
D. Reduction in body fat due to caloric expenditure - ANS-Increase in cardiac output
due to improved stroke volume
The prime mover for shoulder horizontal adduction is the _____________.
A. Posterior deltoids
B. Rhomboids
C. Pectoralis major
D. Triceps brachii - ANS-Pectoralis major
Your client has added one pound of muscle in response to routine resistance training.
Based on the oxygen demands of muscle tissue, what is the metabolic requirement for
his additional pound (1 lb) of skeletal muscle, expressed in kilocalories per day?
A. 11-15 kcal/day
B. 20-30 kcal/day
C. 40-50 kcal/day
D. 60-70 kcal/day - ANS-11-15 kcal/day
Based on the factors that affect exercise blood pressure, which of the following program
activities would be contraindicated for a hypertensive client proficient in training?
, A. Overhead lunges with a six pound (6 lb.) medicine ball performed for ten (10)
repetitions
B. Weighted step ups holding two ten pound (10 lb.) dumbbells performed for eight (8)
repetitions
C. Leg press to volitional failure using 6RM resistance
D. Single leg extensions for 12 repetitions using a 15 RM resistance - ANS-Leg press to
volitional failure using 6RM resistance
To optimize glycogen stores and muscle recovery, post exercise fuel replenishment
should consist of a nutrient ratio of ____________ expressed in grams.
A. 1:1 Protein to Carbohydrates
B. 1:2 Carbohydrates to Protein
C. 1:1:1 Fat to Protein to Carbohydrates
D. 1:3 Protein to Carbohydrates - ANS-1:3 Protein to Carbohydrates
Review the screening details below for your client. Based on the guidelines for exercise
testing, what is the correct recommendation for physical activity participation?
Gender: Female
Age: 46 years old
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 156 lbs.
Waist circumference: 36 inches
Body Fat: 40%
Resting Heart Rate: 79 bpm
Resting Blood Pressure: 138/87 mmHg
A. Unrestricted
B. Supervised
C. Medically supervised
D. Medical clearance prior to exercise testing - ANS-Medical clearance prior to exercise
testing
Which of the following best correlates to bone health across all adult ages?
