CSCS Exam UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Professional-to-participant Ratios - CORRECT ANSWER - Junior HS= 1:10
High School = 1:15
College = 1:20
Standard 1.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Requires participants to undergo healthcare
provider screening and clearance before participating.
Standard 9.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Strength and Conditioning coaches must not
prescribe, recommend, or provide drugs, controlled substances, or illegal substances.
Assumption of Risk - CORRECT ANSWER - Knowing that an inherent risk exists with
participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate anyway.
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person
would under similar circumstances.
Standard of Care - CORRECT ANSWER - what a reasonable and prudent person would
do under similar circumstances
Liability - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal responsibility, duty, or obligation. By virtue of
their employment, strength and conditioning professionals have a duty to the athletes they serve,
not only to act when an injury occurs, but also to prevent injury.
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which a procedure or activity
is described to a participant with an explanation of risks and benefits, allowing the individual to
determine if they wish to participate.
,Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The employment of strategies to decrease and
control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore the risk of liability exposure.
What is the minimum floor space per athlete in a facility? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 sq
ft
Weight Lifting Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Racks/platforms
must be 3-4 ft apart
- Racks must be bolted to the floor
Circuit Training Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Machines at least
24 inches apart
- Preferably 36 inches
- Walks ways 4-7 ft wide
Warm-up Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - At least 49 sq ft
Barbell/Dumbbell Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Minimum 36 inches
between barbells
- Weight trees at least 36 inches away from things
- Walkways at least 36 inches wide
Mirror Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - At least 6 inches away from equipment
- At least 20 inches away from the floor
Facility Sound System Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - must be under 90
decibels
- speakers in corners
,Fans per facility - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-4 fans per 1,200 sq ft
Facility Air Exchange Rate - CORRECT ANSWER - Air should be exchanged 8-12 times
per hour
What is the OPTIMAL facility temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 72-78 degrees
Facility Environmental Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Have artificial & natural
light
- lights must be 50-100 lumens
- Temperature 68-78 degrees
- Humidity can't exceed 60 %
Recommended ceiling height - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-14 feet
What is the required load-bearing capacity for gyms above the 1st floor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100 lbs per sq ft
Wheel chair ramp dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 inches long for every 1 inch
rise
Preoperation Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Hire staff
2. Create cleaning schedule
3. Assign duties
4. Create plan for operation
Construction Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Follower master plan
2. Check construction progress
3. Arrange equipment
, Design Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Finalize committee
2. Create blueprint
Predesign Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Needs analysis
2. Feasibility Study
3. Master plan
4. Hire architect
The 4 phases of creating a new facility - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Predesign Phase
2. Design Phase
3. Construction Phase
4. Preoperation Phase
Knight's DAPRE Program - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st set: 10 reps of 50% estimated
1RM
2nd set: 6 reps of 75% estimated 1RM
3rd set: Max reps of 100% estimated 1RM
4th set: determine reps/load based on 3rd set
Oxford Program - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3x10, heavy to light
- 1st set: 10 reps @ 100% of 10RM
- 2nd set: 10 reps @ 75% of 10RM
- 3rd set: 10 reps @ 50% of 10RM
De Lorme Program - CORRECT ANSWER - - Most common rehab, 3x10, light to heavy
and CORRECT Answers
Professional-to-participant Ratios - CORRECT ANSWER - Junior HS= 1:10
High School = 1:15
College = 1:20
Standard 1.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Requires participants to undergo healthcare
provider screening and clearance before participating.
Standard 9.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Strength and Conditioning coaches must not
prescribe, recommend, or provide drugs, controlled substances, or illegal substances.
Assumption of Risk - CORRECT ANSWER - Knowing that an inherent risk exists with
participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate anyway.
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person
would under similar circumstances.
Standard of Care - CORRECT ANSWER - what a reasonable and prudent person would
do under similar circumstances
Liability - CORRECT ANSWER - A legal responsibility, duty, or obligation. By virtue of
their employment, strength and conditioning professionals have a duty to the athletes they serve,
not only to act when an injury occurs, but also to prevent injury.
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER - The process by which a procedure or activity
is described to a participant with an explanation of risks and benefits, allowing the individual to
determine if they wish to participate.
,Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The employment of strategies to decrease and
control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore the risk of liability exposure.
What is the minimum floor space per athlete in a facility? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 sq
ft
Weight Lifting Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Racks/platforms
must be 3-4 ft apart
- Racks must be bolted to the floor
Circuit Training Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Machines at least
24 inches apart
- Preferably 36 inches
- Walks ways 4-7 ft wide
Warm-up Area Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - At least 49 sq ft
Barbell/Dumbbell Spacing/Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Minimum 36 inches
between barbells
- Weight trees at least 36 inches away from things
- Walkways at least 36 inches wide
Mirror Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - At least 6 inches away from equipment
- At least 20 inches away from the floor
Facility Sound System Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - must be under 90
decibels
- speakers in corners
,Fans per facility - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-4 fans per 1,200 sq ft
Facility Air Exchange Rate - CORRECT ANSWER - Air should be exchanged 8-12 times
per hour
What is the OPTIMAL facility temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 72-78 degrees
Facility Environmental Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - Have artificial & natural
light
- lights must be 50-100 lumens
- Temperature 68-78 degrees
- Humidity can't exceed 60 %
Recommended ceiling height - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-14 feet
What is the required load-bearing capacity for gyms above the 1st floor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100 lbs per sq ft
Wheel chair ramp dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 inches long for every 1 inch
rise
Preoperation Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Hire staff
2. Create cleaning schedule
3. Assign duties
4. Create plan for operation
Construction Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Follower master plan
2. Check construction progress
3. Arrange equipment
, Design Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Finalize committee
2. Create blueprint
Predesign Phase Steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Needs analysis
2. Feasibility Study
3. Master plan
4. Hire architect
The 4 phases of creating a new facility - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Predesign Phase
2. Design Phase
3. Construction Phase
4. Preoperation Phase
Knight's DAPRE Program - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st set: 10 reps of 50% estimated
1RM
2nd set: 6 reps of 75% estimated 1RM
3rd set: Max reps of 100% estimated 1RM
4th set: determine reps/load based on 3rd set
Oxford Program - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3x10, heavy to light
- 1st set: 10 reps @ 100% of 10RM
- 2nd set: 10 reps @ 75% of 10RM
- 3rd set: 10 reps @ 50% of 10RM
De Lorme Program - CORRECT ANSWER - - Most common rehab, 3x10, light to heavy
