NCSA practice || CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS!!
When transitioning to a preseason training period. What modifications will the strength and
condition coach make to the training parameters for the athletes? correct answers Increase
training load intensity
Primary goals for the strength and conditioning program correct answers Decreasing potential
injury risks and improving performance
Food such as cake cookies and ice cream can be categorized as correct answers Low in nutrient
density
In the off season training program how often should the athlete resistance train correct answers
4-6 training sessions per week
A 200 meter hurdler is about to begin his competitive training season what training approach
would the strength and conditioning coach use to maintain the athletes explosive and work
capacities? correct answers Complex training
What protein is responsible for initiating muscular contraction ? correct answers troponin
An athlete needs to develop specific movement patterns to hail mastery in his sport what is the
guiding principle for this type of training and what skill type needs to be trained ? correct
answers Practice specificity; closed movement skill
What types of foods would be most optimal for an athlete to consume during and immediately
after exercise ? correct answers Foods that are high-GI
What connective tissue attaches muscle to a bone correct answers Tendon
W:R Ratio for phosphagen system correct answers 1:12-1:20
W:R ratio for Glycolytic system correct answers 1:3 to 1:5
W:R ratio for oxidative system correct answers 1:1 or 1:0.5
Periodization is correct answers planned changes in training over time to avoid plateaus and
improve performance.
1.5 mile run is a test that measures correct answers Aerobic capacity /cardiovascular test
Vertical jump test measures correct answers Anaerobic power
1 RM bench press test measures correct answers Strength
, 12 minute run test measures correct answers Aerobic capacity
Standing long jump measures correct answers Anaerobic power
Margaria-Kalamen Test measures correct answers Maximum muscular power/ anaerobic power
1rm back squat , dead lift, and power clean tests measures correct answers Strength
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test measures correct answers Aerobic capacity
Push up test measures correct answers muscular endurance
YMCA bench press test measures correct answers Muscular endurance
40 yard dash measures correct answers Speed
T- Test, and pro agility test and hexagon test measures correct answers Agility
SEBT AND BESS tests measure correct answers Balance and stability
505 agility test measures ability to correct answers Decelerate and reaccelerate
Pro agility measures lateral correct answers Speed and agility
Vertical jump measures lower correct answers Body explosive power
1rm test like power clean and snatch measure correct answers Explosive strength
Closed kinetic chain movement is when the correct answers Distal segment (hand or foot) is
fixed and cannot move causing multiple joints and muscles to work together
Open kinetic chain movement is correct answers The hand or foot can move freely muscles are
isolated
Structural exercises are multi joint , correct answers Compound movements that load the spine
and involved large muscle groups
Closed kinetic chain movements are good for correct answers Strength, stability and injury
prevention
Structural exercises are designed to develop overall correct answers Strength, power and stability
are considered core lifts
Examples of structural exercises correct answers Squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press,
power clean tests
ANSWERS!!
When transitioning to a preseason training period. What modifications will the strength and
condition coach make to the training parameters for the athletes? correct answers Increase
training load intensity
Primary goals for the strength and conditioning program correct answers Decreasing potential
injury risks and improving performance
Food such as cake cookies and ice cream can be categorized as correct answers Low in nutrient
density
In the off season training program how often should the athlete resistance train correct answers
4-6 training sessions per week
A 200 meter hurdler is about to begin his competitive training season what training approach
would the strength and conditioning coach use to maintain the athletes explosive and work
capacities? correct answers Complex training
What protein is responsible for initiating muscular contraction ? correct answers troponin
An athlete needs to develop specific movement patterns to hail mastery in his sport what is the
guiding principle for this type of training and what skill type needs to be trained ? correct
answers Practice specificity; closed movement skill
What types of foods would be most optimal for an athlete to consume during and immediately
after exercise ? correct answers Foods that are high-GI
What connective tissue attaches muscle to a bone correct answers Tendon
W:R Ratio for phosphagen system correct answers 1:12-1:20
W:R ratio for Glycolytic system correct answers 1:3 to 1:5
W:R ratio for oxidative system correct answers 1:1 or 1:0.5
Periodization is correct answers planned changes in training over time to avoid plateaus and
improve performance.
1.5 mile run is a test that measures correct answers Aerobic capacity /cardiovascular test
Vertical jump test measures correct answers Anaerobic power
1 RM bench press test measures correct answers Strength
, 12 minute run test measures correct answers Aerobic capacity
Standing long jump measures correct answers Anaerobic power
Margaria-Kalamen Test measures correct answers Maximum muscular power/ anaerobic power
1rm back squat , dead lift, and power clean tests measures correct answers Strength
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test measures correct answers Aerobic capacity
Push up test measures correct answers muscular endurance
YMCA bench press test measures correct answers Muscular endurance
40 yard dash measures correct answers Speed
T- Test, and pro agility test and hexagon test measures correct answers Agility
SEBT AND BESS tests measure correct answers Balance and stability
505 agility test measures ability to correct answers Decelerate and reaccelerate
Pro agility measures lateral correct answers Speed and agility
Vertical jump measures lower correct answers Body explosive power
1rm test like power clean and snatch measure correct answers Explosive strength
Closed kinetic chain movement is when the correct answers Distal segment (hand or foot) is
fixed and cannot move causing multiple joints and muscles to work together
Open kinetic chain movement is correct answers The hand or foot can move freely muscles are
isolated
Structural exercises are multi joint , correct answers Compound movements that load the spine
and involved large muscle groups
Closed kinetic chain movements are good for correct answers Strength, stability and injury
prevention
Structural exercises are designed to develop overall correct answers Strength, power and stability
are considered core lifts
Examples of structural exercises correct answers Squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press,
power clean tests
