NCSF FINAL PRACTICE EXAM WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Kinetic chain - correct Answer-What term represents the transfer of energy across joints
to support voluntary movement?
Glutes - correct Answer-The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight _____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - correct Answer-Ankle dorsiflexion is
caused by ____
No joint movement - correct Answer-When performing biceps and triceps exercises,
what joint action should occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - correct Answer-What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder
complex (scapula and humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - correct Answer-What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
gluteus maximus - correct Answer-When performed correctly, what is the prime mover
responsible for hip extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - correct Answer-What back muscle is the prime mover for seated row
exercise as it is responsible for retraction of the scapula?
Barbell bent over row - correct Answer-Which of the following exercises requires the
greatest contribution from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - correct Answer-The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what
movement plane?
Fully extended - correct Answer-What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch
the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - correct Answer-What muscles are used to globally
stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
Standing single arm dumbbell press - correct Answer-Based on the principles of stability
what exercise would be most difficult to stabilize?
, Take a broader step and push the back leg downward - correct Answer-To correct error
in a lunge the client should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - correct Answer-Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to
the nervous system that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - correct Answer-What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge
performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - correct Answer-Client should be instructed to retract the scapula dreamed
of seated row exercise in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - correct Answer-Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within
which organelle?
Testosterone - correct Answer-What anabolic hormone is released in higher
concentrations in response to heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - correct Answer-Which pair of movements
employ reciprocal inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength and
flexibility?
Glycogen - correct Answer-Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can
be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
Isometric - correct Answer-What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and
erector spinae muscle group during the performance of a push-up?
Respiration rates increase - correct Answer-What physiological response occurs when
lactic buildup in the blood?
Intensity of exercise - correct Answer-What has the greatest impact on relative
hormonal response during exercise?
Inadequate carbohydrates - correct Answer-What causes the protein sparing
mechanism to shut off during exercise?
Smaller relative heart side - correct Answer-Besides body differences in muscle mass
and strength capabilities why do females have lower cardiac output's compared to
males?
Capillaries - correct Answer-To optimize aerobic capacity to body increases oxygen
delivery and extraction by adding:
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Kinetic chain - correct Answer-What term represents the transfer of energy across joints
to support voluntary movement?
Glutes - correct Answer-The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight _____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - correct Answer-Ankle dorsiflexion is
caused by ____
No joint movement - correct Answer-When performing biceps and triceps exercises,
what joint action should occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - correct Answer-What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder
complex (scapula and humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - correct Answer-What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
gluteus maximus - correct Answer-When performed correctly, what is the prime mover
responsible for hip extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - correct Answer-What back muscle is the prime mover for seated row
exercise as it is responsible for retraction of the scapula?
Barbell bent over row - correct Answer-Which of the following exercises requires the
greatest contribution from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - correct Answer-The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what
movement plane?
Fully extended - correct Answer-What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch
the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - correct Answer-What muscles are used to globally
stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
Standing single arm dumbbell press - correct Answer-Based on the principles of stability
what exercise would be most difficult to stabilize?
, Take a broader step and push the back leg downward - correct Answer-To correct error
in a lunge the client should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - correct Answer-Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to
the nervous system that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - correct Answer-What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge
performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - correct Answer-Client should be instructed to retract the scapula dreamed
of seated row exercise in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - correct Answer-Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within
which organelle?
Testosterone - correct Answer-What anabolic hormone is released in higher
concentrations in response to heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - correct Answer-Which pair of movements
employ reciprocal inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength and
flexibility?
Glycogen - correct Answer-Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can
be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
Isometric - correct Answer-What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and
erector spinae muscle group during the performance of a push-up?
Respiration rates increase - correct Answer-What physiological response occurs when
lactic buildup in the blood?
Intensity of exercise - correct Answer-What has the greatest impact on relative
hormonal response during exercise?
Inadequate carbohydrates - correct Answer-What causes the protein sparing
mechanism to shut off during exercise?
Smaller relative heart side - correct Answer-Besides body differences in muscle mass
and strength capabilities why do females have lower cardiac output's compared to
males?
Capillaries - correct Answer-To optimize aerobic capacity to body increases oxygen
delivery and extraction by adding:
