NSCA CSCS EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 17 year old high school cross-country runner has been training aerobically for six
months in preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will
occur in the muscles during that time?
increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
hyperplasia of Type II fibers
transformation from Type I to Type II fibers
hypertrophy of Type 1 fibers - ANSWER-hypertrophy of Type I fibers
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?
vertical jump
1RM bench press
5RM squat
100m (109-yard) sprint - ANSWER-vertical jump
A female triathlete needs to improve the muscular endurance of her upper body. Using
3 sets x 15 reps per exercise, which of the following rest period lengths will MAXIMIZE
her goal?
3 mins
1.5 mins
45s
30s - ANSWER-30s
A master plan should be created in which of the following phases?
predesign
design
construction
preoperation - ANSWER-predesign
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the
following anatomical planes?
sagittal
,perpendicular
frontal
transverse - ANSWER-sagittal
After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following
information to the body EXCEPT
amount of physiological stress
metabolic demands of exercise
type of physiological stress
energy expended - ANSWER-energy expended
After performing the hold-relax with agonist contraction PNF stretch for the hamstrings,
which of the following explains the resulting increase in flexibility?
1. autogenic inhibition
2. stretch inhibition
3. reciprocal inhibition
4. crossed-extensor inhibition
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - ANSWER-a. 1 and 3 only
autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition
All of the following individuals can provide medical supervision during a college soccer
match EXCEPT the
athletic trainer
team physician
CSCS
PT - ANSWER-CSCS
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's CV fitness
in the heat EXCEPT
performing the test in an indoor facility
using salt tablets to retain water
scheduling test in the morning
drinking fluids during the test - ANSWER-using salt tablets to retain water
An 8-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six-
month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for
this gain?
increased number of muscle fibers
, enhanced cross-sectional area
greater muscle density
improved neuromuscular functioning - ANSWER-improved neuromuscular functioning
An American football lineman has difficulty driving into defensive linemen and believes
he has lost his explosive ability. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to
help this athlete improve his performance?
back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl, power clean
power clean, back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl
leg (knee) curl, back squat, power clean, hip sled
hip sled, power clean, leg (knee) curl, back squat - ANSWER-power clean, back squat,
hip sled, leg (knee) curl
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise.
Which of the following type(s) of lever occur(s) at the elbow during this exercise?
1. 1st class
2. 2nd class
3. 3rd class
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-c. 1 and 3 only
An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of
motive to avoid failure
autogenic training
selective attention
achievement motivation - ANSWER-achievement motivation
An Olympic weightlifter attempting a personal record is able to ignore the audience to
concentrate solely on her performance. Which of the following abilities is this athlete
most likely using to perform the exercise?
selective attention
somatic anxiety
guided discovery
self-efficacy - ANSWER-selective attention
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity
lasting
less than 10s
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 17 year old high school cross-country runner has been training aerobically for six
months in preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will
occur in the muscles during that time?
increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
hyperplasia of Type II fibers
transformation from Type I to Type II fibers
hypertrophy of Type 1 fibers - ANSWER-hypertrophy of Type I fibers
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?
vertical jump
1RM bench press
5RM squat
100m (109-yard) sprint - ANSWER-vertical jump
A female triathlete needs to improve the muscular endurance of her upper body. Using
3 sets x 15 reps per exercise, which of the following rest period lengths will MAXIMIZE
her goal?
3 mins
1.5 mins
45s
30s - ANSWER-30s
A master plan should be created in which of the following phases?
predesign
design
construction
preoperation - ANSWER-predesign
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the
following anatomical planes?
sagittal
,perpendicular
frontal
transverse - ANSWER-sagittal
After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following
information to the body EXCEPT
amount of physiological stress
metabolic demands of exercise
type of physiological stress
energy expended - ANSWER-energy expended
After performing the hold-relax with agonist contraction PNF stretch for the hamstrings,
which of the following explains the resulting increase in flexibility?
1. autogenic inhibition
2. stretch inhibition
3. reciprocal inhibition
4. crossed-extensor inhibition
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - ANSWER-a. 1 and 3 only
autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition
All of the following individuals can provide medical supervision during a college soccer
match EXCEPT the
athletic trainer
team physician
CSCS
PT - ANSWER-CSCS
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's CV fitness
in the heat EXCEPT
performing the test in an indoor facility
using salt tablets to retain water
scheduling test in the morning
drinking fluids during the test - ANSWER-using salt tablets to retain water
An 8-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six-
month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for
this gain?
increased number of muscle fibers
, enhanced cross-sectional area
greater muscle density
improved neuromuscular functioning - ANSWER-improved neuromuscular functioning
An American football lineman has difficulty driving into defensive linemen and believes
he has lost his explosive ability. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to
help this athlete improve his performance?
back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl, power clean
power clean, back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl
leg (knee) curl, back squat, power clean, hip sled
hip sled, power clean, leg (knee) curl, back squat - ANSWER-power clean, back squat,
hip sled, leg (knee) curl
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise.
Which of the following type(s) of lever occur(s) at the elbow during this exercise?
1. 1st class
2. 2nd class
3. 3rd class
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-c. 1 and 3 only
An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of
motive to avoid failure
autogenic training
selective attention
achievement motivation - ANSWER-achievement motivation
An Olympic weightlifter attempting a personal record is able to ignore the audience to
concentrate solely on her performance. Which of the following abilities is this athlete
most likely using to perform the exercise?
selective attention
somatic anxiety
guided discovery
self-efficacy - ANSWER-selective attention
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity
lasting
less than 10s
