NSCA CPSS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 57 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - ANSWER-Training Load
model, Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model,
Periodization vs Programming - ANSWER-Periodization is a a macro-management strategy that
serves as a training blueprint, from which periods of time are assigned that target specific skills,
fitness, or performance related factors. Volume and intensity are inversely related. 1-3
peaks/macrocycles per year
Programming is an operation of strategic thinking which is best accomplished when ongoing
monitoring is integrated into the periodization process.
What is supercompensation? - ANSWER-Supercompensation is the effect whereby performance
is enhanced if the body is able/allowed to adapt.
What syndrome is supercompensation related to? - ANSWER-General adaptation syndrome
What is general adaptation syndrome? - ANSWER-The framework of interaction between the
imposed training stress, acute fatigue response, adaptation, and a new level of
homeostasis/performance.
How does overtraining syndrome develop? - ANSWER-After continued high volume, high
intensity training or both when an athlete is over-reached.
, Which training model is when performance of a positive fitness effect and a negative fatigue
effect decay exponentially over time but at different rates? - ANSWER-Fitness-fatigue model
How is biological adaptation achieved? - ANSWER-by disturbing the current capacity of the
system
What is the dose-response relationship? - ANSWER-relationship between the size of an
administered dose and the intensity of the response produced
What qualifies as external load? - ANSWER-Amount of weight lifted, distance/speed of running,
its what an athlete has done.
What is it called when an athlete has responded to an external load? - ANSWER-Internal load
How is external load measured? - ANSWER-camera systems, global positioning systems, local
positioning systems, often in conjunction with other sensors such as accelerometers and power
meters.
What is the principle that the energy cost of acceleration is equivalent to running at a constant
speed up an "equivalent slope"? - ANSWER-Metabolic Power
What is the most appropriate equation for quantifying resistance training load? - ANSWER-
Number of sets x number of repetitions x percent repetition max
What is a dynamic systems theory of training? - ANSWER-a model of sports performance used
to describe complex behavior across complex and dynamic systems
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - ANSWER-Training Load
model, Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model,
Periodization vs Programming - ANSWER-Periodization is a a macro-management strategy that
serves as a training blueprint, from which periods of time are assigned that target specific skills,
fitness, or performance related factors. Volume and intensity are inversely related. 1-3
peaks/macrocycles per year
Programming is an operation of strategic thinking which is best accomplished when ongoing
monitoring is integrated into the periodization process.
What is supercompensation? - ANSWER-Supercompensation is the effect whereby performance
is enhanced if the body is able/allowed to adapt.
What syndrome is supercompensation related to? - ANSWER-General adaptation syndrome
What is general adaptation syndrome? - ANSWER-The framework of interaction between the
imposed training stress, acute fatigue response, adaptation, and a new level of
homeostasis/performance.
How does overtraining syndrome develop? - ANSWER-After continued high volume, high
intensity training or both when an athlete is over-reached.
, Which training model is when performance of a positive fitness effect and a negative fatigue
effect decay exponentially over time but at different rates? - ANSWER-Fitness-fatigue model
How is biological adaptation achieved? - ANSWER-by disturbing the current capacity of the
system
What is the dose-response relationship? - ANSWER-relationship between the size of an
administered dose and the intensity of the response produced
What qualifies as external load? - ANSWER-Amount of weight lifted, distance/speed of running,
its what an athlete has done.
What is it called when an athlete has responded to an external load? - ANSWER-Internal load
How is external load measured? - ANSWER-camera systems, global positioning systems, local
positioning systems, often in conjunction with other sensors such as accelerometers and power
meters.
What is the principle that the energy cost of acceleration is equivalent to running at a constant
speed up an "equivalent slope"? - ANSWER-Metabolic Power
What is the most appropriate equation for quantifying resistance training load? - ANSWER-
Number of sets x number of repetitions x percent repetition max
What is a dynamic systems theory of training? - ANSWER-a model of sports performance used
to describe complex behavior across complex and dynamic systems
