NCSF TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) - Correct Answers -Considered a central signaling
hormone for muscle growth following resistance training (hypertrophy)
Hyperglycemia - Correct Answers -excessive sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - Correct Answers -abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
The 2 main functions of the pancreas - Correct Answers -1.) Producing digestive
enzymes to break down macro nutrients for absorption in the small intestine.
2.) Regulating blood sugar by producing insulin or glucagon.
Thyroid - Correct Answers -The gland in the neck that secretes hormones that regulate
growth, development, and metabolic rate.
Adrenal Glands - Correct Answers -A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the
kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the
body in times of stress.
What are the 3 major adrenal hormones released by the adrenal gland? - Correct
Answers -Cortisol, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine
Cortisol - Correct Answers -Released in response to exercise stress to help manage
blood pressure.
Epinephrine (adrenaline) - Correct Answers -Increases blood circulation, ventilation, and
CHO metabolism to ready the muscle for exertion.
Norepinephrine - Correct Answers -Increases blood pressure and blood glucose level.
Cathecholamines - Correct Answers -Potent neurotransmitters including
dopamine/epinephrine/norepinephrine; (give you energy during the fight or flight
response)
What are the 6 types of Wellness - Correct Answers -Physical, Mental, Emotional,
Environmental, Social, Intellectual
, The Principle Of Overload - Correct Answers -exposing the muscles, joints, and
cardiovascular and respiratory systems to more work and stress than is normally
experienced to promote adaptations.
The Principle Of Progression - Correct Answers -A rule that states that the amount and
intensity of physical activity needs to be increased gradually.
The Principle Of Specificity - Correct Answers -A rule that states that specific types of
exercise improve specific parts of fitness or specific muscles.
Elastic Response - Correct Answers -a response that occurs during stress but returns to
its original condition when stress is removed.
Plastic Response - Correct Answers -Systematic improvements caused through
repeated stress.
What are the Minimum Activity Requirements? - Correct Answers -150 min of moderate
activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity with strength training 2x weekly.
HRCF (Health Related Components of Fitness) - Correct Answers -Cardiorespiratory
Fitness, Muscular Endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Body Composition
PRCF (Performance Related Components of Fitness) - Correct Answers -Power,
Speed, Balance, Coordination, Agility
Cardiorespiratory Fitness - Correct Answers -The ability of the circulatory and
respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during sustained
physical activity.
VO2 Max - Correct Answers -ml of O2 per kg per min (ml/kg/min)
Protein Sparing Mechanism - Correct Answers -The body's preferential utilization of fats
and carbohydrates instead of protein for energy.
Coefficient of digestibility - Correct Answers -Represents the actual energy that the
body will yield from the foods it consumes; based on how the human body actually
digests the food.
A posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight -
Correct Answers -Glutes
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
ANSWERS
IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) - Correct Answers -Considered a central signaling
hormone for muscle growth following resistance training (hypertrophy)
Hyperglycemia - Correct Answers -excessive sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - Correct Answers -abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
The 2 main functions of the pancreas - Correct Answers -1.) Producing digestive
enzymes to break down macro nutrients for absorption in the small intestine.
2.) Regulating blood sugar by producing insulin or glucagon.
Thyroid - Correct Answers -The gland in the neck that secretes hormones that regulate
growth, development, and metabolic rate.
Adrenal Glands - Correct Answers -A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the
kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the
body in times of stress.
What are the 3 major adrenal hormones released by the adrenal gland? - Correct
Answers -Cortisol, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine
Cortisol - Correct Answers -Released in response to exercise stress to help manage
blood pressure.
Epinephrine (adrenaline) - Correct Answers -Increases blood circulation, ventilation, and
CHO metabolism to ready the muscle for exertion.
Norepinephrine - Correct Answers -Increases blood pressure and blood glucose level.
Cathecholamines - Correct Answers -Potent neurotransmitters including
dopamine/epinephrine/norepinephrine; (give you energy during the fight or flight
response)
What are the 6 types of Wellness - Correct Answers -Physical, Mental, Emotional,
Environmental, Social, Intellectual
, The Principle Of Overload - Correct Answers -exposing the muscles, joints, and
cardiovascular and respiratory systems to more work and stress than is normally
experienced to promote adaptations.
The Principle Of Progression - Correct Answers -A rule that states that the amount and
intensity of physical activity needs to be increased gradually.
The Principle Of Specificity - Correct Answers -A rule that states that specific types of
exercise improve specific parts of fitness or specific muscles.
Elastic Response - Correct Answers -a response that occurs during stress but returns to
its original condition when stress is removed.
Plastic Response - Correct Answers -Systematic improvements caused through
repeated stress.
What are the Minimum Activity Requirements? - Correct Answers -150 min of moderate
activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity with strength training 2x weekly.
HRCF (Health Related Components of Fitness) - Correct Answers -Cardiorespiratory
Fitness, Muscular Endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Body Composition
PRCF (Performance Related Components of Fitness) - Correct Answers -Power,
Speed, Balance, Coordination, Agility
Cardiorespiratory Fitness - Correct Answers -The ability of the circulatory and
respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during sustained
physical activity.
VO2 Max - Correct Answers -ml of O2 per kg per min (ml/kg/min)
Protein Sparing Mechanism - Correct Answers -The body's preferential utilization of fats
and carbohydrates instead of protein for energy.
Coefficient of digestibility - Correct Answers -Represents the actual energy that the
body will yield from the foods it consumes; based on how the human body actually
digests the food.
A posterior pelvic tilt is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight -
Correct Answers -Glutes
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
