CSCS Practical Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Volume Load Equation - CORRECT ANSWER - weight X reps X sets= training stress
Elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER - Ability to return to resting length after a passive
stretch
Plasticity - CORRECT ANSWER - Ability of a muscle to remain in a lengthened state
after being stretched
ATP-PC work ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:12 to 1:20
ATP-PC and Fast Glycolysis work ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:5
Fast Glycolysis - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:4
Fast Glycolysis and Oxidative - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:4
Oxidative - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:1 to 1:3
Female Basketball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 124 LBS
Female Basketball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 178 LBS
Female Basketball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 130 LBS
,Female Softball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 117 LBS
Female Softball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 184 LBS
Female Softball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 122 LBS
Female Swimmer Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 116 LBS
Female Swimmer Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 145 LBS
Female Volleyball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 113 LBS
Female Volleyball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 185 LBS
D1 Football Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 370 LBS
D1 Football Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 LBS
D1 Football Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 LBS
Baseball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 273 LBS
Baseball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 365 LBS
Baseball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 265 LBS
Men's Basketball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 269 LBS
, Men's Basketball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 315 LBS
Men's Basketball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 250 LBS
Test - CORRECT ANSWER - A procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor
Field Test - CORRECT ANSWER - Test used to assess ability that is performed away
from the lab and doesn't require extensive training or equipment
Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of collecting test data
Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of analyzing test results to make decisions
Formative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic reevaluation based on mid tests
administered during training in regular intervals
Things to Consider During Test Selection - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Metabolic Energy
System Specificity
2. Biomechanical Movement Pattern Specificity
3. Training Status
4. Age and Sex
5. Environmental Factors
Exercise Testing Order - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Non-Fatiguing Tests
2. Agility Tests
3. Maximum Strength and Power Tests
4. Sprint Tests
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Volume Load Equation - CORRECT ANSWER - weight X reps X sets= training stress
Elasticity - CORRECT ANSWER - Ability to return to resting length after a passive
stretch
Plasticity - CORRECT ANSWER - Ability of a muscle to remain in a lengthened state
after being stretched
ATP-PC work ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:12 to 1:20
ATP-PC and Fast Glycolysis work ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:5
Fast Glycolysis - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:4
Fast Glycolysis and Oxidative - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:3 to 1:4
Oxidative - CORRECT ANSWER - 1:1 to 1:3
Female Basketball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 124 LBS
Female Basketball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 178 LBS
Female Basketball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 130 LBS
,Female Softball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 117 LBS
Female Softball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 184 LBS
Female Softball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 122 LBS
Female Swimmer Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 116 LBS
Female Swimmer Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 145 LBS
Female Volleyball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 113 LBS
Female Volleyball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 185 LBS
D1 Football Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 370 LBS
D1 Football Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 LBS
D1 Football Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 LBS
Baseball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 273 LBS
Baseball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 365 LBS
Baseball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 265 LBS
Men's Basketball Max Bench Press - CORRECT ANSWER - 269 LBS
, Men's Basketball Max Squat - CORRECT ANSWER - 315 LBS
Men's Basketball Max Power Clean - CORRECT ANSWER - 250 LBS
Test - CORRECT ANSWER - A procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor
Field Test - CORRECT ANSWER - Test used to assess ability that is performed away
from the lab and doesn't require extensive training or equipment
Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of collecting test data
Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of analyzing test results to make decisions
Formative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic reevaluation based on mid tests
administered during training in regular intervals
Things to Consider During Test Selection - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Metabolic Energy
System Specificity
2. Biomechanical Movement Pattern Specificity
3. Training Status
4. Age and Sex
5. Environmental Factors
Exercise Testing Order - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Non-Fatiguing Tests
2. Agility Tests
3. Maximum Strength and Power Tests
4. Sprint Tests
