CSCS PRACTICAL APPLICATION |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A strength/power athlete recovering from a shoulder injury can perform shoulder
exercises using which of the following loading schemes during the late fibroblastic repair
phase after consultation with medical staff?
A.3-4 sets x 8-10 reps < or = 50% 1RM
B.3-4 sets x 15-20 reps < or = 70% 1RM
C.3-4 sets x 3-6 reps < or = 50% 1RM
CORRECT ANSWER
3-4 sets x 8-10 reps < or = 50% 1RM
Question 2
When determining the relative risk of acute injuries for a high school female basketball
team, the strength and conditioning professional would program with consideration for
which of the following?
A.hamstring strain
B.patellar tendinopathy
C.ankle sprains
CORRECT ANSWER
ankle sprains
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,Question 3
An athlete's trial on the T-test is disqualified for which of the following reasons?
A.facing forward during the first segment of the test
B.crossing the feet during lateral movement
C.back-pedaling during the last segment of the test
CORRECT ANSWER
crossing the feet during lateral movement
Question 4
An athlete with a low back injury has been cleared by the athletic training and medical
staff to participate in strength and conditioning activities during the tissue repair phase.
Which of the following exercises is most appropriate?
A.forward lunge
B.bent-over row
C.Romanian deadlift
CORRECT ANSWER
forward lunge
Question 5
When determining high-speed strength, which of the following measures is used when
calculating an athlete's reactive strength index?
A.distance covered during the eccentric phase
B.time to perform the concentric phase
2
,C.time spent in the amortization phase
CORRECT ANSWER
time spent in the amortization phase
Question 6
An athlete's strength and conditioning program shows the following for each of the core
exercises.
Monday - 4 x 5 @ 85%
Wednesday - 4 x 10 @ 75%
Friday - 4 x 2 @ 90%
What periodization model is this representative of?
A.daily undulating periodization
B.traditional periodization
C.flexible periodization
CORRECT ANSWER
daily undulating periodization
Question 7
A strength and conditioning professional is advising university basketball coaches about
the pre-season use of high-intensity interval training. When performing work bouts of 15
sec, which of the following ranges for rest will increase athlete readiness for the
competitive season?
A.30 - 45 sec
B.150 - 180 sec
C.45 - 75 sec
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
45 - 75 sec
Question 8
An athlete is performing depth jumps from a 12-inch box and demonstrates an inability to
transition to the concentric portion of the movement without a loss of form. Which of the
following would be an appropriate activity?
A.perform single leg depth jumps
B.perform drop freeze landings
C.perform jumps to the box
CORRECT ANSWER
perform drop freeze landings
Question 9
A treadmill has been found to randomly increase and decrease speed while in use. What is
the best action for the strength and conditioning staff to take?
A.unplug the equipment and place a do not use sign on it
B.place a warning sign on the equipment with an expected repair date
C.unplug the equipment and call the maintenance staff
CORRECT ANSWER
unplug the equipment and place a do not use sign on it
Question 10
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A strength/power athlete recovering from a shoulder injury can perform shoulder
exercises using which of the following loading schemes during the late fibroblastic repair
phase after consultation with medical staff?
A.3-4 sets x 8-10 reps < or = 50% 1RM
B.3-4 sets x 15-20 reps < or = 70% 1RM
C.3-4 sets x 3-6 reps < or = 50% 1RM
CORRECT ANSWER
3-4 sets x 8-10 reps < or = 50% 1RM
Question 2
When determining the relative risk of acute injuries for a high school female basketball
team, the strength and conditioning professional would program with consideration for
which of the following?
A.hamstring strain
B.patellar tendinopathy
C.ankle sprains
CORRECT ANSWER
ankle sprains
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,Question 3
An athlete's trial on the T-test is disqualified for which of the following reasons?
A.facing forward during the first segment of the test
B.crossing the feet during lateral movement
C.back-pedaling during the last segment of the test
CORRECT ANSWER
crossing the feet during lateral movement
Question 4
An athlete with a low back injury has been cleared by the athletic training and medical
staff to participate in strength and conditioning activities during the tissue repair phase.
Which of the following exercises is most appropriate?
A.forward lunge
B.bent-over row
C.Romanian deadlift
CORRECT ANSWER
forward lunge
Question 5
When determining high-speed strength, which of the following measures is used when
calculating an athlete's reactive strength index?
A.distance covered during the eccentric phase
B.time to perform the concentric phase
2
,C.time spent in the amortization phase
CORRECT ANSWER
time spent in the amortization phase
Question 6
An athlete's strength and conditioning program shows the following for each of the core
exercises.
Monday - 4 x 5 @ 85%
Wednesday - 4 x 10 @ 75%
Friday - 4 x 2 @ 90%
What periodization model is this representative of?
A.daily undulating periodization
B.traditional periodization
C.flexible periodization
CORRECT ANSWER
daily undulating periodization
Question 7
A strength and conditioning professional is advising university basketball coaches about
the pre-season use of high-intensity interval training. When performing work bouts of 15
sec, which of the following ranges for rest will increase athlete readiness for the
competitive season?
A.30 - 45 sec
B.150 - 180 sec
C.45 - 75 sec
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
45 - 75 sec
Question 8
An athlete is performing depth jumps from a 12-inch box and demonstrates an inability to
transition to the concentric portion of the movement without a loss of form. Which of the
following would be an appropriate activity?
A.perform single leg depth jumps
B.perform drop freeze landings
C.perform jumps to the box
CORRECT ANSWER
perform drop freeze landings
Question 9
A treadmill has been found to randomly increase and decrease speed while in use. What is
the best action for the strength and conditioning staff to take?
A.unplug the equipment and place a do not use sign on it
B.place a warning sign on the equipment with an expected repair date
C.unplug the equipment and call the maintenance staff
CORRECT ANSWER
unplug the equipment and place a do not use sign on it
Question 10
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