NCSF FINAL PRACTICE EXAM with
Questions and Correct Answers Latest
updated 2025
Kinetic chain - CORRECT ANSWERS What term represents the transfer of energy across
joints to support voluntary movement?
Glutes - CORRECT ANSWERS The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight _____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - CORRECT ANSWERS Ankle dorsiflexion is
caused by ____
No joint movement - CORRECT ANSWERS When performing biceps and triceps
exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - CORRECT ANSWERS What exercise is used to cause elevation of the
shoulder complex (scapula and humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the natural curvature of the thoracic
spine?
gluteus maximus - CORRECT ANSWERS When performed correctly, what is the prime
mover responsible for hip extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Which of the following exercises requires
the greatest contribution from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - CORRECT ANSWERS The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what
movement plane?
Fully extended - CORRECT ANSWERS What position of the knee is necessary to fully
stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - CORRECT ANSWERS What muscles are used to globally
stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
, Standing single arm dumbbell press - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS To correct
error in a lunge the client should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following refers to the cumulative
input to the nervous system that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - CORRECT ANSWERS What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge
performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - CORRECT ANSWERS Client should be instructed to retract the scapula
dreamed of seated row exercise in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - CORRECT ANSWERS Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within
which organelle?
Testosterone - CORRECT ANSWERS What anabolic hormone is released in higher
concentrations in response to heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - CORRECT ANSWERS Which pair of
movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength
and flexibility?
Glycogen - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is the only energy substrate that
can be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
Isometric - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS What physiological response occurs
when lactic buildup in the blood?
Intensity of exercise - CORRECT ANSWERS What has the greatest impact on relative
hormonal response during exercise?
Inadequate carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS What causes the protein sparing
mechanism to shut off during exercise?
Smaller relative heart side - CORRECT ANSWERS Besides body differences in muscle
mass and strength capabilities why do females have lower cardiac output's compared to
males?
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWERS To optimize aerobic capacity to body increases
oxygen delivery and extraction by adding:
Questions and Correct Answers Latest
updated 2025
Kinetic chain - CORRECT ANSWERS What term represents the transfer of energy across
joints to support voluntary movement?
Glutes - CORRECT ANSWERS The posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight _____
Concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis - CORRECT ANSWERS Ankle dorsiflexion is
caused by ____
No joint movement - CORRECT ANSWERS When performing biceps and triceps
exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder?
Barbell shrug - CORRECT ANSWERS What exercise is used to cause elevation of the
shoulder complex (scapula and humerus)?
Kyphotic curve - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the natural curvature of the thoracic
spine?
gluteus maximus - CORRECT ANSWERS When performed correctly, what is the prime
mover responsible for hip extension during the back squat?
Rhomboids - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Which of the following exercises requires
the greatest contribution from showing stabilizers when using 80% 1RM
Frontal - CORRECT ANSWERS The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what
movement plane?
Fully extended - CORRECT ANSWERS What position of the knee is necessary to fully
stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsiflexion?
Latissimus dorsi and deltoid - CORRECT ANSWERS What muscles are used to globally
stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
, Standing single arm dumbbell press - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS To correct
error in a lunge the client should be instructed to ____
Proprioception - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following refers to the cumulative
input to the nervous system that relays body and position of movement?
Hip abductors - CORRECT ANSWERS What muscle is the prime mover for lateral lunge
performed in the picture?
Rhomboids - CORRECT ANSWERS Client should be instructed to retract the scapula
dreamed of seated row exercise in order to effectively train the:
Mitochondria - CORRECT ANSWERS Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within
which organelle?
Testosterone - CORRECT ANSWERS What anabolic hormone is released in higher
concentrations in response to heavy resistance training?
Seated leg extension and hamstring stretch - CORRECT ANSWERS Which pair of
movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training session aimed at improving strength
and flexibility?
Glycogen - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is the only energy substrate that
can be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP?
Isometric - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS What physiological response occurs
when lactic buildup in the blood?
Intensity of exercise - CORRECT ANSWERS What has the greatest impact on relative
hormonal response during exercise?
Inadequate carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS What causes the protein sparing
mechanism to shut off during exercise?
Smaller relative heart side - CORRECT ANSWERS Besides body differences in muscle
mass and strength capabilities why do females have lower cardiac output's compared to
males?
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWERS To optimize aerobic capacity to body increases
oxygen delivery and extraction by adding:
