NCSF REVIEW 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by - Correct Answers -a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Correct Answers -kyphotic curve
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood - Correct
Answers -respiration rate increases.
When lactate accumulates in the blood, pH decreases. This triggers a buffering
response by the body to prevent acidosis. Respiration rate increases sharply to aid in
oxygen delivery, to neutralize blood pH.
Angiogenesis - Correct Answers -formation of new blood vessels (capillaries)
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - Correct Answers -nervous system
Stroke volume levels off at about 40% VO2max, forcing the body to rely strictly on
increased ________________ to manage cardiac output as the intensity rises - Correct
Answers -heart rate
postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density - Correct
Answers -soleus
What affect does routine, moderate-intensity aerobic training have on one's blood lipid
profile? - Correct Answers -HDL increases
Increased midsection girth with age is a concern because: - Correct Answers -android
obesity is linked with heart disease
What negative affect does trans fat have on blood lipid profiles - Correct Answers -
reduced HDL
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
What becomes the most limited trunk movement for older adults due to the aging
process? - Correct Answers -extension
, When working with elderly clients, what type of exercise is important to incorporate into
the program? - Correct Answers -closed-chain balance training
Why do some assessments of anaerobic fitness, such as the abdominal curl-up and 5-
min step test, require the use of a metronome? - Correct Answers -The maintenance of
a constant pattern of movement without rest is required in specific fitness assessments
such as the abdominal curl-up and step tests to optimize movement control. Consistent
movement timing reduces the risk of poor pacing and injury as well as prevents the use
of momentum to aid in additional repetition
______ is a subjective measure of a client's feelings related to their physical effor -
Correct Answers -RPE
A lack of oxygen to tissue causing pain and discomfort is termed - Correct Answers -
ischemia
abdominal measures in inches are considered a disease risk factor for men and
women? - Correct Answers -Male 40, female 35
Adequate intake of __________ is vital for individuals with hypertension due to its
relationship with sodium. - Correct Answers -potassium
During extended periods of endurance exercise, such as training for a marathon, which
energy-yielding nutrient contributes up to 15% of the body's energy needs? - Correct
Answers -protein
What fat-soluble vitamin may create toxicity if supplemented in high doses? - Correct
Answers -vitamin A
-------- reflects a logical method of organizing training into sequential phases and cyclical
time periods to allow for residual adaptation responses to staircase progressively. -
Correct Answers -periodization
appropriate training guideline for an anaerobic endurance training phase - Correct
Answers -The intensity should equal 50-75% of 1RM
combines a heavy-loaded conditioning set followed by a plyometric or ballistic activity
that employs the same muscle groups? - Correct Answers -complex set
Dehydration contributes to a reduction in blood plasma volume. How will this impact
training performance - Correct Answers -it will increase heart rate values during training
Increased vasodilation occurs with use of which supplement? - Correct Answers -nitric
oxide
AND ANSWERS
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by - Correct Answers -a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Correct Answers -kyphotic curve
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood - Correct
Answers -respiration rate increases.
When lactate accumulates in the blood, pH decreases. This triggers a buffering
response by the body to prevent acidosis. Respiration rate increases sharply to aid in
oxygen delivery, to neutralize blood pH.
Angiogenesis - Correct Answers -formation of new blood vessels (capillaries)
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - Correct Answers -nervous system
Stroke volume levels off at about 40% VO2max, forcing the body to rely strictly on
increased ________________ to manage cardiac output as the intensity rises - Correct
Answers -heart rate
postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density - Correct
Answers -soleus
What affect does routine, moderate-intensity aerobic training have on one's blood lipid
profile? - Correct Answers -HDL increases
Increased midsection girth with age is a concern because: - Correct Answers -android
obesity is linked with heart disease
What negative affect does trans fat have on blood lipid profiles - Correct Answers -
reduced HDL
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
What becomes the most limited trunk movement for older adults due to the aging
process? - Correct Answers -extension
, When working with elderly clients, what type of exercise is important to incorporate into
the program? - Correct Answers -closed-chain balance training
Why do some assessments of anaerobic fitness, such as the abdominal curl-up and 5-
min step test, require the use of a metronome? - Correct Answers -The maintenance of
a constant pattern of movement without rest is required in specific fitness assessments
such as the abdominal curl-up and step tests to optimize movement control. Consistent
movement timing reduces the risk of poor pacing and injury as well as prevents the use
of momentum to aid in additional repetition
______ is a subjective measure of a client's feelings related to their physical effor -
Correct Answers -RPE
A lack of oxygen to tissue causing pain and discomfort is termed - Correct Answers -
ischemia
abdominal measures in inches are considered a disease risk factor for men and
women? - Correct Answers -Male 40, female 35
Adequate intake of __________ is vital for individuals with hypertension due to its
relationship with sodium. - Correct Answers -potassium
During extended periods of endurance exercise, such as training for a marathon, which
energy-yielding nutrient contributes up to 15% of the body's energy needs? - Correct
Answers -protein
What fat-soluble vitamin may create toxicity if supplemented in high doses? - Correct
Answers -vitamin A
-------- reflects a logical method of organizing training into sequential phases and cyclical
time periods to allow for residual adaptation responses to staircase progressively. -
Correct Answers -periodization
appropriate training guideline for an anaerobic endurance training phase - Correct
Answers -The intensity should equal 50-75% of 1RM
combines a heavy-loaded conditioning set followed by a plyometric or ballistic activity
that employs the same muscle groups? - Correct Answers -complex set
Dehydration contributes to a reduction in blood plasma volume. How will this impact
training performance - Correct Answers -it will increase heart rate values during training
Increased vasodilation occurs with use of which supplement? - Correct Answers -nitric
oxide
