NCSF FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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:
It is optimal as the body is warm, preexercise static stretching can reduce power output,
it can help with the cool down and return to a homeostasic state - Correct Answers -
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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:
It is optimal as the body is warm, preexercise static stretching can reduce power output,
it can help with the cool down and return to a homeostasic state - Correct Answers -
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before?
