NCSF Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Delayed-onset muscle soreness is common among new exercisers who perform
resistance training and is often experienced _________. - ANSWER-within 48 hours
following exercise
Low-intensity aerobic training programs are ineffective for reducing body fat among
physically-active clients because of the ______________? - ANSWER-low rate of
caloric expenditure
When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the
emphasis should be placed on: - ANSWER-neural rehearsal via movement practice
What is the minimal rest time needed between broad jump assessments to fully
replenish ATP stores? - ANSWER-90 seconds
Blood pressure is a product of which two factors? - ANSWER-heart rate and peripheral
resistance
Initial improvements in strength associated with resistance training are primarily due to
___________ as it is the first system to adapt to exercise. - ANSWER-improvements in
the nervous system
The breakdown of what biological energy source results in the production of lactic acid?
- ANSWER-glucose
What byproduct of glycolysis enters the blood, triggering an elevation in respiration rate
as concentrations rise? - ANSWER-lactic acid
The only energy substrate that can be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to
produce ATP is _________? - ANSWER-glycogen
Which of the following have the potential to reduce power output when performed pre-
exercise?
a.dynamic warm-up
b.ballistics
c.static stretching
d.all of the above - ANSWER-c.static stretching
Which of the following are responsible for preparing a body segment for oncoming force
via a static muscle contraction?
Delayed-onset muscle soreness is common among new exercisers who perform
resistance training and is often experienced _________. - ANSWER-within 48 hours
following exercise
Low-intensity aerobic training programs are ineffective for reducing body fat among
physically-active clients because of the ______________? - ANSWER-low rate of
caloric expenditure
When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the
emphasis should be placed on: - ANSWER-neural rehearsal via movement practice
What is the minimal rest time needed between broad jump assessments to fully
replenish ATP stores? - ANSWER-90 seconds
Blood pressure is a product of which two factors? - ANSWER-heart rate and peripheral
resistance
Initial improvements in strength associated with resistance training are primarily due to
___________ as it is the first system to adapt to exercise. - ANSWER-improvements in
the nervous system
The breakdown of what biological energy source results in the production of lactic acid?
- ANSWER-glucose
What byproduct of glycolysis enters the blood, triggering an elevation in respiration rate
as concentrations rise? - ANSWER-lactic acid
The only energy substrate that can be metabolized aerobically or anaerobically to
produce ATP is _________? - ANSWER-glycogen
Which of the following have the potential to reduce power output when performed pre-
exercise?
a.dynamic warm-up
b.ballistics
c.static stretching
d.all of the above - ANSWER-c.static stretching
Which of the following are responsible for preparing a body segment for oncoming force
via a static muscle contraction?
