CSCS Exercise Technique, Program Design,
Organization/ Admin, Testing/Eval
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
formative evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - periodic reevaluation based on mid tests
administrated during the training
validity - CORRECT ANSWER - test measures what its suppose to measure and is most
important characteristic of testing
construct validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ability of a test to measure what it is suppose
to measure
face validity - CORRECT ANSWER - the appearance to the athlete and other casual
observers that the test measures what is is purported to measure, athlete will response positively
content validity - CORRECT ANSWER - testing covers all subtopics and component
ability (jumping ability, sprinting ability, and muscular strength in arms)
criterion-referenced validity (3 types) - CORRECT ANSWER - test scores are associated
with some other measure of the same ability ( concurrent, predictive and discriminant)
Criterion-referenced validity:
concurrent validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ex: new body fat assessment device and
those from underwater weighting provides Concurrent validity
Criterion-referenced validity:
predictive validity - CORRECT ANSWER - test scores correspond with future behavior or
performance
,Criterion-referenced validity:
discriminant validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ability of a test to distinguish between two
different constructs
reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - measure of the consistency or repeat-ability of a test .
a test must be reliable to be valid
test retest reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - statistical correlation of the scores from two
administrations
intrasubject variability - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of consistent performance by the
person tested
interrater reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - degree which different raters agree
interrater variability - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of consistent scores by a given tester
defensive lineman football - CORRECT ANSWER - needs pushing strength to oppose
other lineman & 5-15 yard sprint speed to reach the quarterback
wide receiver - CORRECT ANSWER - while sprint tests of 30 to 100 yards (27-91 m)
would be more relevant
heat injury - CORRECT ANSWER - Athletes should wear light clothing in warm weather
and drink water
athletes should be encouraged to drink during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain
water is most appropriate for exercise up to 1 hour in duration. Snack breaks during longer
duration's of training can help replenish fluids and be important in replacing electrolytes
,clothing during heat and testing - CORRECT ANSWER - Athletes should wear a light-
colored, loose-fitting tank top and shorts that are breathable (i.e., synthetic porous, moisture-
wicking material). Male athletes may be allowed to go shirtless
Testing Batteries and Multiple Testing Trials - CORRECT ANSWER - when one is
conducting the 300-yard (274 m) shuttle, two test courses can be set up (12). A tester can
administer up to two nonfatiguing tests in sequence to an athlete
multiple trials - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 minutes of rest min between attempts; not close
to athlete's max
3 minutes between attempts close to max
test battery - CORRECT ANSWER - tests should be separated by at least 5 minutes to
prevent the effects of fatigue from confounding test results
test that maximally taxes the phosphagen energy system - CORRECT ANSWER - requires
3 to 5 minutes of rest for complete recovery
sequence of tests !!
list examples:
1. Nonfatiguing tests
2. Agility tests
3. Maximum power and strength tests
4. Sprint tests
5. Local muscular endurance tests
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests
7. Aerobic capacity tests - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nonfatiguing tests (e.g., height,
weight, flexibility, 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-up test)
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)
preparing athletes for testing - CORRECT ANSWER - max test reliability, athletes should
be familiar with test content and procedures, also a practice test 3 days beforehand
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most muscular
power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?
a. vertical jump
b. 1RM bench press
c. 5RM squat
d.100 m (109-yard) sprint - CORRECT ANSWER - vertical jump
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player, which of the following could potentially
adversely affect the test-retest
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV. using an established testing protocol
a.I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only - CORRECT ANSWER - using multiple testers,retesting at a
different time of day,an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's cardiovascular
fitness in the heat EXCEPT
Organization/ Admin, Testing/Eval
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
formative evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - periodic reevaluation based on mid tests
administrated during the training
validity - CORRECT ANSWER - test measures what its suppose to measure and is most
important characteristic of testing
construct validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ability of a test to measure what it is suppose
to measure
face validity - CORRECT ANSWER - the appearance to the athlete and other casual
observers that the test measures what is is purported to measure, athlete will response positively
content validity - CORRECT ANSWER - testing covers all subtopics and component
ability (jumping ability, sprinting ability, and muscular strength in arms)
criterion-referenced validity (3 types) - CORRECT ANSWER - test scores are associated
with some other measure of the same ability ( concurrent, predictive and discriminant)
Criterion-referenced validity:
concurrent validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ex: new body fat assessment device and
those from underwater weighting provides Concurrent validity
Criterion-referenced validity:
predictive validity - CORRECT ANSWER - test scores correspond with future behavior or
performance
,Criterion-referenced validity:
discriminant validity - CORRECT ANSWER - ability of a test to distinguish between two
different constructs
reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - measure of the consistency or repeat-ability of a test .
a test must be reliable to be valid
test retest reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - statistical correlation of the scores from two
administrations
intrasubject variability - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of consistent performance by the
person tested
interrater reliability - CORRECT ANSWER - degree which different raters agree
interrater variability - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of consistent scores by a given tester
defensive lineman football - CORRECT ANSWER - needs pushing strength to oppose
other lineman & 5-15 yard sprint speed to reach the quarterback
wide receiver - CORRECT ANSWER - while sprint tests of 30 to 100 yards (27-91 m)
would be more relevant
heat injury - CORRECT ANSWER - Athletes should wear light clothing in warm weather
and drink water
athletes should be encouraged to drink during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain
water is most appropriate for exercise up to 1 hour in duration. Snack breaks during longer
duration's of training can help replenish fluids and be important in replacing electrolytes
,clothing during heat and testing - CORRECT ANSWER - Athletes should wear a light-
colored, loose-fitting tank top and shorts that are breathable (i.e., synthetic porous, moisture-
wicking material). Male athletes may be allowed to go shirtless
Testing Batteries and Multiple Testing Trials - CORRECT ANSWER - when one is
conducting the 300-yard (274 m) shuttle, two test courses can be set up (12). A tester can
administer up to two nonfatiguing tests in sequence to an athlete
multiple trials - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 minutes of rest min between attempts; not close
to athlete's max
3 minutes between attempts close to max
test battery - CORRECT ANSWER - tests should be separated by at least 5 minutes to
prevent the effects of fatigue from confounding test results
test that maximally taxes the phosphagen energy system - CORRECT ANSWER - requires
3 to 5 minutes of rest for complete recovery
sequence of tests !!
list examples:
1. Nonfatiguing tests
2. Agility tests
3. Maximum power and strength tests
4. Sprint tests
5. Local muscular endurance tests
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests
7. Aerobic capacity tests - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nonfatiguing tests (e.g., height,
weight, flexibility, 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-up test)
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)
preparing athletes for testing - CORRECT ANSWER - max test reliability, athletes should
be familiar with test content and procedures, also a practice test 3 days beforehand
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most muscular
power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?
a. vertical jump
b. 1RM bench press
c. 5RM squat
d.100 m (109-yard) sprint - CORRECT ANSWER - vertical jump
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player, which of the following could potentially
adversely affect the test-retest
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV. using an established testing protocol
a.I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only - CORRECT ANSWER - using multiple testers,retesting at a
different time of day,an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's cardiovascular
fitness in the heat EXCEPT
