COMPLETE TEST BANK FOR
ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH
TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING FOURTH
EDITIONBY NSCA -
NATIONAL STRENGTH &
NURSECLARABARTON
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Structure And Function Of Body Systems .................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2: Biomechanics Of Resistance Exercise ......................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Bioenergetics Of Exercise And Training..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses To Resistance Exercise............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 5: Adaptations To Anaerobic Training Programs .......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 6: Adaptations To Aerobic Endurance Training Programs ........................................................................... 21
Chapter 7: Age- And Sex-Related Differences And Their Implications For Resistance Exercise ............................. 25
Chapter 8: Psychology Of Athletic Preparation And Performance ............................................................................. 29
Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors In Health .............................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 10: Nutrition Strategies For Maximizing Performance ................................................................................. 37
Chapter 11: Performance-Enhancing Substances And Methods ................................................................................. 45
Chapter 12: Principles Of Test Selection And Administration .................................................................................... 49
Chapter 13: Administration, Scoring, And Interpretation Of Selected Tests .............................................................. 53
Chapter 14: Warm-Up And Flexibility Training......................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 15: Exercise Technique For Free Weight And Machine Training................................................................. 65
Chapter 16: Exercise Technique For Alternative Modes And Nontraditional Implement Training ........................... 69
Chapter 17: Program Design For Resistance Training ................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 18: Program Design And Technique For Plyometric Training...................................................................... 77
Chapter 19: Program Design And Technique For Speed And Agility Training ......................................................... 81
Chapter 20: Program Design And Technigue For Aerobic Endurance Training ........................................................ 85
Chapter 21: Periodization ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Chapter 22: Rehabilitation And Reconditioning ......................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, And Organization............................................................................................. 97
Chapter 24: Facility Policies, Procedures, And Legal Issues ...................................................................................... 97
,Chapter 1: Structure And Function Of Body Systems
1. The Pelvis Is Located To The Patella.
a. Inferior
b. Medial
*C. Superior
D. Lateral
2. Which Of The Following Is The Smallest Contractile Unit Of Skeletal Muscle?
a. Myosin
*B. Sarcomere
c. Epimysium
d. Sarcolemma
3. Which Of The Following Describes Type I Muscle Fibers?
a. Inefficient And Easily Fatigable
b. Rapid Force Development Capabilities
c. High Myosin Atpase Activity
*D. Fatigue Resistant With High Aerobic Energy Supply
, 4. Which Of The Following Describes The Flow Of Blood?
*A. Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Lungs, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Body
b. Left Ventricle, Left Atrium, Body, Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Lungs
c. Body, Right Ventricle, Left Ventricle, Lungs, Right Atrium, Left Atrium
d. Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Body, Left Ventricle, Left Atrium, Lungs
5. On Average, How Many Times Per Minute Does The SA Node Discharge At Rest?
a. 10-30
b. 35-55
*C. 60-80
D. 85-105
6. Which Of The Following Are The Two Main Divisions Of The Skeletal
System?
a. Upper And Lower Body
*B. Appendicular And Axial
c. Medial And Lateral
d. Endergonic And Exergonic
7. Some Of The Highest Bone Mineral Densities Have Been Seen In Which Of The
Following Types Of Athletes?
*A. Gymnasts
b. Cross-Country Skiers
c. Swimmers
d. Field Hockey Players
ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH
TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING FOURTH
EDITIONBY NSCA -
NATIONAL STRENGTH &
NURSECLARABARTON
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Structure And Function Of Body Systems .................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2: Biomechanics Of Resistance Exercise ......................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Bioenergetics Of Exercise And Training..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses To Resistance Exercise............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 5: Adaptations To Anaerobic Training Programs .......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 6: Adaptations To Aerobic Endurance Training Programs ........................................................................... 21
Chapter 7: Age- And Sex-Related Differences And Their Implications For Resistance Exercise ............................. 25
Chapter 8: Psychology Of Athletic Preparation And Performance ............................................................................. 29
Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors In Health .............................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 10: Nutrition Strategies For Maximizing Performance ................................................................................. 37
Chapter 11: Performance-Enhancing Substances And Methods ................................................................................. 45
Chapter 12: Principles Of Test Selection And Administration .................................................................................... 49
Chapter 13: Administration, Scoring, And Interpretation Of Selected Tests .............................................................. 53
Chapter 14: Warm-Up And Flexibility Training......................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 15: Exercise Technique For Free Weight And Machine Training................................................................. 65
Chapter 16: Exercise Technique For Alternative Modes And Nontraditional Implement Training ........................... 69
Chapter 17: Program Design For Resistance Training ................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 18: Program Design And Technique For Plyometric Training...................................................................... 77
Chapter 19: Program Design And Technique For Speed And Agility Training ......................................................... 81
Chapter 20: Program Design And Technigue For Aerobic Endurance Training ........................................................ 85
Chapter 21: Periodization ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Chapter 22: Rehabilitation And Reconditioning ......................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, And Organization............................................................................................. 97
Chapter 24: Facility Policies, Procedures, And Legal Issues ...................................................................................... 97
,Chapter 1: Structure And Function Of Body Systems
1. The Pelvis Is Located To The Patella.
a. Inferior
b. Medial
*C. Superior
D. Lateral
2. Which Of The Following Is The Smallest Contractile Unit Of Skeletal Muscle?
a. Myosin
*B. Sarcomere
c. Epimysium
d. Sarcolemma
3. Which Of The Following Describes Type I Muscle Fibers?
a. Inefficient And Easily Fatigable
b. Rapid Force Development Capabilities
c. High Myosin Atpase Activity
*D. Fatigue Resistant With High Aerobic Energy Supply
, 4. Which Of The Following Describes The Flow Of Blood?
*A. Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Lungs, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Body
b. Left Ventricle, Left Atrium, Body, Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Lungs
c. Body, Right Ventricle, Left Ventricle, Lungs, Right Atrium, Left Atrium
d. Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Body, Left Ventricle, Left Atrium, Lungs
5. On Average, How Many Times Per Minute Does The SA Node Discharge At Rest?
a. 10-30
b. 35-55
*C. 60-80
D. 85-105
6. Which Of The Following Are The Two Main Divisions Of The Skeletal
System?
a. Upper And Lower Body
*B. Appendicular And Axial
c. Medial And Lateral
d. Endergonic And Exergonic
7. Some Of The Highest Bone Mineral Densities Have Been Seen In Which Of The
Following Types Of Athletes?
*A. Gymnasts
b. Cross-Country Skiers
c. Swimmers
d. Field Hockey Players
