NCSF FINAL Exam Prep Questions And Answers (202472025)
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - ✔✔Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight ____________________. - ✔✔glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - ✔✔a concentric contraction
of the anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the
shoulder? - ✔✔no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - ✔✔barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - ✔✔kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension
during the back squat? - ✔✔gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible
for retraction of the scapula? - ✔✔rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? - ✔✔barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? -
✔✔frontal
,What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the
ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - ✔✔fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? -
✔✔latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - ✔✔standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - ✔✔take a broader step and push the back leg downward
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that
relays body and positional movement? - ✔✔proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
✔✔hip abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in
order to effectively train the: - ✔✔rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? -
✔✔mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - ✔✔testosterone
, Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - ✔✔seated leg extension and hamstring stretch
Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized
aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP? - ✔✔glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - ✔✔isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? -
✔✔respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? -
✔✔intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? -
✔✔inadequate carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have
lower cardiac outputs compared to males? - ✔✔smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by
adding: - ✔✔capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not
before? - ✔✔pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - ✔✔nervous system
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - ✔✔Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight ____________________. - ✔✔glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - ✔✔a concentric contraction
of the anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the
shoulder? - ✔✔no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - ✔✔barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - ✔✔kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension
during the back squat? - ✔✔gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible
for retraction of the scapula? - ✔✔rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? - ✔✔barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? -
✔✔frontal
,What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the
ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - ✔✔fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? -
✔✔latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - ✔✔standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - ✔✔take a broader step and push the back leg downward
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that
relays body and positional movement? - ✔✔proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
✔✔hip abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in
order to effectively train the: - ✔✔rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? -
✔✔mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - ✔✔testosterone
, Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - ✔✔seated leg extension and hamstring stretch
Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized
aerobically or anaerobically to produce ATP? - ✔✔glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - ✔✔isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? -
✔✔respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? -
✔✔intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? -
✔✔inadequate carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have
lower cardiac outputs compared to males? - ✔✔smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by
adding: - ✔✔capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not
before? - ✔✔pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - ✔✔nervous system
