NCSF FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS (ONLY) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a
result of tight ____________________. - Correct Answers -glutes
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Correct Answers -kyphotic curve
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Correct Answers -seated leg extension and
hamstring stretch
Floor to overhead reaching with a medicine ball would challenge _____________ to the
greatest degree? - Correct Answers -Spinal extension
Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-
twitch fiber density? - Correct Answers -soleus
What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise intervention for a
hypertensive client lasting several months? - Correct Answers -a reduction of blood
pressure by 10 points
Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification for morbid obesity? -
Correct Answers -Males - 30%; Females - 40%
Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a pre-activity screening
protocol? - Correct Answers -Testing submaximal VO2
, Which agonist-antagonist group is recommended to have a strength balance ratio of
1:1? - Correct Answers -Trunk flexors and extensors
What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip
and knee joints? - Correct Answers -rectus femoris
Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal plane? - Correct Answers
-a. tensor fascia latae
b. quadratus lumborum
c. supraspinatus
(All of the above)*
Your client wants to increase the size of his gastrocnemius, what exercise would you
recommend? - Correct Answers -standing calf raise
The transverse abdominis serves which of the following purposes? - Correct Answers -
Stabilizes the spine
Which of the following is a common error during stability ball leg curls? - Correct
Answers -Maintaining hip flexion during the concentric phase
When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the
emphasis should be placed on: - Correct Answers -neural rehearsal via movement
practice
When performing a squat assessment on a new client, an exercise professional must
first: - Correct Answers -properly screen him for exercise
During the administration of the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) your client reveals
that she had shoulder surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff. What is the correct
course of action? - Correct Answers -obtain additional information about the injury to
guide your decision
QUESTIONS (ONLY) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a
result of tight ____________________. - Correct Answers -glutes
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Correct Answers -kyphotic curve
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Correct Answers -seated leg extension and
hamstring stretch
Floor to overhead reaching with a medicine ball would challenge _____________ to the
greatest degree? - Correct Answers -Spinal extension
Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-
twitch fiber density? - Correct Answers -soleus
What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise intervention for a
hypertensive client lasting several months? - Correct Answers -a reduction of blood
pressure by 10 points
Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification for morbid obesity? -
Correct Answers -Males - 30%; Females - 40%
Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a pre-activity screening
protocol? - Correct Answers -Testing submaximal VO2
, Which agonist-antagonist group is recommended to have a strength balance ratio of
1:1? - Correct Answers -Trunk flexors and extensors
What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip
and knee joints? - Correct Answers -rectus femoris
Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal plane? - Correct Answers
-a. tensor fascia latae
b. quadratus lumborum
c. supraspinatus
(All of the above)*
Your client wants to increase the size of his gastrocnemius, what exercise would you
recommend? - Correct Answers -standing calf raise
The transverse abdominis serves which of the following purposes? - Correct Answers -
Stabilizes the spine
Which of the following is a common error during stability ball leg curls? - Correct
Answers -Maintaining hip flexion during the concentric phase
When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the
emphasis should be placed on: - Correct Answers -neural rehearsal via movement
practice
When performing a squat assessment on a new client, an exercise professional must
first: - Correct Answers -properly screen him for exercise
During the administration of the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) your client reveals
that she had shoulder surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff. What is the correct
course of action? - Correct Answers -obtain additional information about the injury to
guide your decision
