CSCCa- Study
ALREADY PASSED
Early increases in strength are most readily explained by:
a. Small increases in fiber numbers
b. Increases in numbers of fibers recruited
c. Neural adaptation facilitating fiber contraction
d. B & C - =d. B&C
The primary factor determining substrate utilization during exercise is:
a. Duration
b. Temperature
c. Intensity
d. Mode of exercise, resistance vs. rhythmic - =c. intensity
Energy production during weight-lifting for strength is primarily via:
a. ATP-PC system
b. Glycolytic system
c. Lipid oxidation system
d. Beta-oxidation system - =a. ATP-PC system
With detraining, the blood lactate levels are _____ compared to values obtained at the same
submaximal rates of work when highly trained.
a. Much lower
b. Somewhat lower
c. Approximately the same
d. Higher - =d. Higher
Which of the following is recognized as a factor influencing energy expenditure during
,exercise?
a. Age
b. Duration
c. Exercise mode
d. All of the above - =d. All of the above
How would you correctly describe one metabolic equivalent?
a. 35ml.kg.min
b. 5L/min
c. 3.5ml.kg.min
d. None of the above - =c. 3.5ml.kg.min
An individual who exercises maximally for 90 seconds will provide most of their energy
using which system?
a. ATP-PC system
b. Anaerobic glycolysis
c. Aerobic oxidation
d. Protein deamination - =b. Anaerobic glycolysis
All of the following describe caffeine's role in improving athletic performance EXCEPT:
a. Delayed fatigue
b. Glycogen sparing
c. Increased alertness
d. Decreased urine production - =d. Decreased urine production
Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple research studies to improve
performance?
a. Androstenedione
b. Creatine
,c. L-carnitine
d. Chromium - =b. Creatine
Which of the following best explains the requirement for increased protein intake by athletes?
a. Decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise
b. Increased need for tissue repair
c. Restriction of calories to lose weight
d. The quality of protein consumed - =b. Increased need for tissue repair
A sprinter just completed a semi-final 800-m sprint. Which of the following should he do to facilitate
removal of lactic acid from the blood in preparation for the finals?
a. Perform stretching exercises
b. Sit in a shady area
c. Perform moderate-intensity jogging
d. Drink several glasses of water - =c. Perform moderate-intensity jogging
Long-term recovery from exercise is best achieved with:
a. Proper nutritional intake
b. Cold water immersion
c. A proper cool-down
d. Massage of the agonist muscle - =a. Proper nutritional intake
In organizing a periodization training chart, which of the following makes most sense?
a. Make sure there is a high volume of work close to the competitive season
b. Incorporating agility and speed work together
c. Allowing adequate time in the off-season for aerobic base building
d. B & C - =d. B & C
Which of the following procedures should be followed when testing cardiovascular
, fitness in the heat?
I. Use salt tablets to retain water
II. Use an indoor facility
III. Test in the morning
IV. Drink fluids during exercise
a. I, II, and III only
b. II, III, and IV only
c. I and III only
d. II and IV only - =b. II, III, and IV only
The basketball coach says his players need to jump higher. In addition to beginning a plyometric
program, which of the following resistance training exercises are most essential to this goal?
I. Power clean
II. Leg curl
III. Front squat
IV. Seated calf (heel) raise
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only - =a. I and III only
Which of the following would be the most appropriate warm-up routine for a soccer player?
a. Static stretching
b. Passive static stretching
c. Dynamic warm-up
d. Light jogging - =c. Dynamic warm-up
Which of the following about free weights versus machine weights is correct?
a. Proprioception is better developed with machine weights
ALREADY PASSED
Early increases in strength are most readily explained by:
a. Small increases in fiber numbers
b. Increases in numbers of fibers recruited
c. Neural adaptation facilitating fiber contraction
d. B & C - =d. B&C
The primary factor determining substrate utilization during exercise is:
a. Duration
b. Temperature
c. Intensity
d. Mode of exercise, resistance vs. rhythmic - =c. intensity
Energy production during weight-lifting for strength is primarily via:
a. ATP-PC system
b. Glycolytic system
c. Lipid oxidation system
d. Beta-oxidation system - =a. ATP-PC system
With detraining, the blood lactate levels are _____ compared to values obtained at the same
submaximal rates of work when highly trained.
a. Much lower
b. Somewhat lower
c. Approximately the same
d. Higher - =d. Higher
Which of the following is recognized as a factor influencing energy expenditure during
,exercise?
a. Age
b. Duration
c. Exercise mode
d. All of the above - =d. All of the above
How would you correctly describe one metabolic equivalent?
a. 35ml.kg.min
b. 5L/min
c. 3.5ml.kg.min
d. None of the above - =c. 3.5ml.kg.min
An individual who exercises maximally for 90 seconds will provide most of their energy
using which system?
a. ATP-PC system
b. Anaerobic glycolysis
c. Aerobic oxidation
d. Protein deamination - =b. Anaerobic glycolysis
All of the following describe caffeine's role in improving athletic performance EXCEPT:
a. Delayed fatigue
b. Glycogen sparing
c. Increased alertness
d. Decreased urine production - =d. Decreased urine production
Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple research studies to improve
performance?
a. Androstenedione
b. Creatine
,c. L-carnitine
d. Chromium - =b. Creatine
Which of the following best explains the requirement for increased protein intake by athletes?
a. Decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise
b. Increased need for tissue repair
c. Restriction of calories to lose weight
d. The quality of protein consumed - =b. Increased need for tissue repair
A sprinter just completed a semi-final 800-m sprint. Which of the following should he do to facilitate
removal of lactic acid from the blood in preparation for the finals?
a. Perform stretching exercises
b. Sit in a shady area
c. Perform moderate-intensity jogging
d. Drink several glasses of water - =c. Perform moderate-intensity jogging
Long-term recovery from exercise is best achieved with:
a. Proper nutritional intake
b. Cold water immersion
c. A proper cool-down
d. Massage of the agonist muscle - =a. Proper nutritional intake
In organizing a periodization training chart, which of the following makes most sense?
a. Make sure there is a high volume of work close to the competitive season
b. Incorporating agility and speed work together
c. Allowing adequate time in the off-season for aerobic base building
d. B & C - =d. B & C
Which of the following procedures should be followed when testing cardiovascular
, fitness in the heat?
I. Use salt tablets to retain water
II. Use an indoor facility
III. Test in the morning
IV. Drink fluids during exercise
a. I, II, and III only
b. II, III, and IV only
c. I and III only
d. II and IV only - =b. II, III, and IV only
The basketball coach says his players need to jump higher. In addition to beginning a plyometric
program, which of the following resistance training exercises are most essential to this goal?
I. Power clean
II. Leg curl
III. Front squat
IV. Seated calf (heel) raise
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only - =a. I and III only
Which of the following would be the most appropriate warm-up routine for a soccer player?
a. Static stretching
b. Passive static stretching
c. Dynamic warm-up
d. Light jogging - =c. Dynamic warm-up
Which of the following about free weights versus machine weights is correct?
a. Proprioception is better developed with machine weights
