CSCS Exercise Science Practice
Exam-Graded A
C) psoas major - ANS-During the concentric phase of the low-bar back squat, which of
the following muscles acts as an antagonist to the gluteus maximus?
A) quadriceps
B) hamstrings
C) psoas major
B) Elbow flexors, eccentric - ANS-Which of the following muscle groups and types of
muscle actions are associated with the downward phase of the dumbbell biceps curl?
Primary muscle group, Primary muscle action
A) elbow extensors, eccentric
B) elbow flexors, eccentric
C) elbow flexors, concentric
6 min - ANS-Which of the following rest periods is most appropriate for a middle-
distance runner performing 800-m running intervals in 2 min?
B) Similar - ANS-As compared to males, the potential for force production of females
per muscle cross-sectional area is:
A) lower.
B) similar.
C) higher.
A) increased maximal cardiac output - ANS-Which of the following cardiovascular
adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contributes the most to improved aerobic
endurance performance?
, A) increased maximal cardiac output
B) decreased resting blood pressure
C) lowered resting heart rate
C) the H-zone length decreases - ANS-Which of the following events occurs in the
hamstring muscles during the concentric muscle action of leg (knee) curl exercise?
A) the A-band length increases
B) the I-band length stays the same
C) the H-zone length decreases
A) muscle glycogen - ANS-Depletion of which of the following fuel sources hinders
marathon performance most?
A) muscle glycogen
B) triglycerides
C) creatine phosphate
B) a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even - ANS-
Which of the following situations would most inspire an athlete with a high motive to
achieve success?
A) a very easy competition in which the probability of success is virtually guaranteed
B) a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even
C) an extremely difficult situation in which the probability of success is highly unlikely
C) high power output - ANS-Which of the following is a characteristic of Type II muscle
fibers?
Exam-Graded A
C) psoas major - ANS-During the concentric phase of the low-bar back squat, which of
the following muscles acts as an antagonist to the gluteus maximus?
A) quadriceps
B) hamstrings
C) psoas major
B) Elbow flexors, eccentric - ANS-Which of the following muscle groups and types of
muscle actions are associated with the downward phase of the dumbbell biceps curl?
Primary muscle group, Primary muscle action
A) elbow extensors, eccentric
B) elbow flexors, eccentric
C) elbow flexors, concentric
6 min - ANS-Which of the following rest periods is most appropriate for a middle-
distance runner performing 800-m running intervals in 2 min?
B) Similar - ANS-As compared to males, the potential for force production of females
per muscle cross-sectional area is:
A) lower.
B) similar.
C) higher.
A) increased maximal cardiac output - ANS-Which of the following cardiovascular
adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contributes the most to improved aerobic
endurance performance?
, A) increased maximal cardiac output
B) decreased resting blood pressure
C) lowered resting heart rate
C) the H-zone length decreases - ANS-Which of the following events occurs in the
hamstring muscles during the concentric muscle action of leg (knee) curl exercise?
A) the A-band length increases
B) the I-band length stays the same
C) the H-zone length decreases
A) muscle glycogen - ANS-Depletion of which of the following fuel sources hinders
marathon performance most?
A) muscle glycogen
B) triglycerides
C) creatine phosphate
B) a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even - ANS-
Which of the following situations would most inspire an athlete with a high motive to
achieve success?
A) a very easy competition in which the probability of success is virtually guaranteed
B) a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even
C) an extremely difficult situation in which the probability of success is highly unlikely
C) high power output - ANS-Which of the following is a characteristic of Type II muscle
fibers?
