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Strength training is a recent form of training, only having been developed in the last century -
ANSWER False
Which of the following is NOT one of the competencies of a strength coach, as defined by the
NSCA? - ANSWER Detailed nutritional counseling planning
"The amount of external force that a muscle can exert" is the definition for: - ANSWER Muscular
Strength
Strength training is a beneficial component of weight management due to increased basal
metabolic rates with higher lean mass. - ANSWER True
During which of the following phases of long-term athlete development does strength training
intensity increase. This stage lasts from puberty through late adolescence and focuses on
optimizing skills and personal abilities with a secondary focus on competitive outcomes. -
ANSWER train to train
Which of the following types of muscle tissue is considered voluntary? - ANSWER Skeletal
A muscle cell is also called a: - ANSWER Fiber
The sliding filament theory suggests that the protein filaments which compose muscle get
physically shorter to cause a contraction. - ANSWER False
, A(n) _ contraction produces constant force during changes in muscle length. - ANSWER Isotonic
Type II motor units are recruited for actions requiring high-level force or power. - ANSWER True
Abduction and Adduction occur in which plane of motion? - ANSWER Frontal
When bending over to pick a bar up off the floor, the hips flex in which plane of motion? -
ANSWER Sagittal
Flexion is defined by a decreased joint angle. - ANSWER True
The triceps brachii is primarily responsible for elbow flexion. - ANSWER False
The quadriceps muscle group is primarily involved in knee extension. - ANSWER True
The PAR-Q is a form used to establish training goals by identifying specific skills a person
possesses. - ANSWER True
The packed shoulder position refers to scapular retraction. - ANSWER True
As long as the knees do not pass the toes in the sagittal plane, frontal plane movement of the
knees is acceptable. - ANSWER False
The Valsalva maneuver is best reserved for which of the following intensities? - ANSWER 80%+
1RM
It is prudent practice to quickly evaluate any equipment prior to use. - ANSWER True