CSCS Study Guide (Practical Section)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure; this is one of the
most important characteristics of testing. - CORRECT ANSWER - Validity
Extent to which the test actually measures what it was designed to measure. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Construct validity
The appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is
supposed to measure. - CORRECT ANSWER - Face validity
Does the athlete feel they can do well on the test.
The assessment by experts that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abil- ities
in appropriate proportions - CORRECT ANSWER - Content validity
Does the test, test the skills required for particular sport.
The extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the
same ability. - CORRECT ANSWER - Concurrent validity
High positive correlation between results of the test being assessed and those of the recognized
measure of the construct (the "gold standard"). - CORRECT ANSWER - Convergent
validity
Extend to which the test score corresponds with future behavior or performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Predictive validity
,A measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reliability
T/F. A tester can administer up to two non-fatiguing tests in sequence to an athlete as long as test
reliability can be maintained. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE.
When multiple trials of a test (e.g., the repeated trials it takes to find a 1RM) or a battery of tests
is performed, allow complete recovery between trials (28). There should be at least 2 minutes of
rest between attempts that are not close to the athlete's maximum and 3 min- utes between
attempts that are close to the maximum, as judged by the relative difficulty of the previous trial
or testing set
Order for test administration: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nonfatiguing tests (e.g., height,
weight, flexibil- ity, skinfold and girth measurements, vertical jump)
2. Agility tests (e.g., T-test, pro agility test)
3. Maximum power and strength tests (e.g., 1RM power clean, 1RM squat)
4. Sprint tests (e.g., 40 m sprint with split times at 10 m and 20 m)
5. Local muscular endurance tests (e.g.,push-uptest)
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests (e.g.,300-yard [275 m] shuttle)
7. Aerobic capacity tests (e.g., 1.5-mile [2.4 km] run or Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test)
T/F. When multiple trials of a test (e.g., the repeated trials it takes to find a 1RM) or a battery of
tests is performed, allow complete recovery between trials. - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE. There should be at least 2 minutes of rest between attempts that are not close to the
athlete's maximum and 3 minutes between attempts that are close to the maximum, as judged by
the relative difficulty of the previous trial or testing set.
Technique for Bench pull - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The athlete starts the lift from the
hang position, and the grip should be consistent from test to test.
2. The bar is pulled up toward the lower chest or upper abdomen with the elbows pointed up.
3. The head position can remain either down or to the side but must remain in contact with the
bench throughout the test.
, Estimate average vertical jump test scores - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-16 inches for
women
15-25 inches for men
Max muscle power tests (6). - CORRECT ANSWER - - Power Clean
- Standing Long Jump
- Vertical Jump
- Static Vertical Jump
- Reactive Strength Index
- Margaria-Kalamen Test
Which test tests anaerobic capacity in athletes? - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 yard shuttle
Agility tests for athletes - CORRECT ANSWER - - T-test
- Hexagon Test
- Pro Agility Test
- 505 Agility Test
Name this test.
- 2 lines 25 yards apart
- pair athletes of similar skill
- sprint down and make foot contact with line for 6 rounds
- Average of 2 trials recorded - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 yard shuttle
Rest 3-5 minutes between trials
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure; this is one of the
most important characteristics of testing. - CORRECT ANSWER - Validity
Extent to which the test actually measures what it was designed to measure. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Construct validity
The appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is
supposed to measure. - CORRECT ANSWER - Face validity
Does the athlete feel they can do well on the test.
The assessment by experts that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abil- ities
in appropriate proportions - CORRECT ANSWER - Content validity
Does the test, test the skills required for particular sport.
The extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the
same ability. - CORRECT ANSWER - Concurrent validity
High positive correlation between results of the test being assessed and those of the recognized
measure of the construct (the "gold standard"). - CORRECT ANSWER - Convergent
validity
Extend to which the test score corresponds with future behavior or performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Predictive validity
,A measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reliability
T/F. A tester can administer up to two non-fatiguing tests in sequence to an athlete as long as test
reliability can be maintained. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE.
When multiple trials of a test (e.g., the repeated trials it takes to find a 1RM) or a battery of tests
is performed, allow complete recovery between trials (28). There should be at least 2 minutes of
rest between attempts that are not close to the athlete's maximum and 3 min- utes between
attempts that are close to the maximum, as judged by the relative difficulty of the previous trial
or testing set
Order for test administration: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nonfatiguing tests (e.g., height,
weight, flexibil- ity, skinfold and girth measurements, vertical jump)
2. Agility tests (e.g., T-test, pro agility test)
3. Maximum power and strength tests (e.g., 1RM power clean, 1RM squat)
4. Sprint tests (e.g., 40 m sprint with split times at 10 m and 20 m)
5. Local muscular endurance tests (e.g.,push-uptest)
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests (e.g.,300-yard [275 m] shuttle)
7. Aerobic capacity tests (e.g., 1.5-mile [2.4 km] run or Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test)
T/F. When multiple trials of a test (e.g., the repeated trials it takes to find a 1RM) or a battery of
tests is performed, allow complete recovery between trials. - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE. There should be at least 2 minutes of rest between attempts that are not close to the
athlete's maximum and 3 minutes between attempts that are close to the maximum, as judged by
the relative difficulty of the previous trial or testing set.
Technique for Bench pull - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The athlete starts the lift from the
hang position, and the grip should be consistent from test to test.
2. The bar is pulled up toward the lower chest or upper abdomen with the elbows pointed up.
3. The head position can remain either down or to the side but must remain in contact with the
bench throughout the test.
, Estimate average vertical jump test scores - CORRECT ANSWER - 10-16 inches for
women
15-25 inches for men
Max muscle power tests (6). - CORRECT ANSWER - - Power Clean
- Standing Long Jump
- Vertical Jump
- Static Vertical Jump
- Reactive Strength Index
- Margaria-Kalamen Test
Which test tests anaerobic capacity in athletes? - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 yard shuttle
Agility tests for athletes - CORRECT ANSWER - - T-test
- Hexagon Test
- Pro Agility Test
- 505 Agility Test
Name this test.
- 2 lines 25 yards apart
- pair athletes of similar skill
- sprint down and make foot contact with line for 6 rounds
- Average of 2 trials recorded - CORRECT ANSWER - 300 yard shuttle
Rest 3-5 minutes between trials
