NSCA CSCS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
_____ = force x velocity. An increase in either force or velocity
will increase this; Correct Answers power
_____ anxiety is the actual experience of apprehension and
uncontrolled arousal and ____ is a personality characteristic,
which represents a latent disposition to perceive situation as
threatening. Correct Answers State; trait
_____ feedback is provided to the athlete by the athlete from the
senses, while______ back is provided to the athlete by an
observer or other external source. Correct Answers Intrinsic;
Augmented
_______ is the enlargement of muscle fiber cross-sectional area,
and _____ is the increase in the number of muscle fibers via
longitudinal splitting. Correct Answers Hypertrophy;
Hyperplasia
-Based on the forward step lunge exercise
-May be multidirectional (e.g., forward, backward, side)
Correct Answers Lunging drills
-Drills that target change of direction
-Preparation for changes of direction during plyometric drills
Correct Answers footwork drills
-Exaggerated form of reciprocal upper and lower extremity
movements
,-Emphasis on quick takeoff and landing; mimics plyometric
activities Correct Answers skipping drills
-Mimics running movements
-Emphasizes posture and movement technique
-Enhances proper lower-body movement for running Correct
Answers Marching drills
-Prepares for impact and high intensity plyometric drills
-Toe jogging -- not allowing the heel to touch the ground
(emphasizes quick reaction)
-Straight-leg jogging -- minimizing or not allowing leg flexion
in preparation for the impact of plyometric drills Correct
Answers jogging drills
2 individuals of same body mass are lifting weights. Assuming
all other factors to be equal, the person with tendons inserted on
the bone _________ the joint center should be able to lift
_________ weight. Correct Answers Farther from; a heavier
85-95% of all intervertebral disk herniations occur at what 2
locations? Correct Answers L4-L5 and L5-S1
A + B + Energy ---> A~B is an example of what type of
reaction? Correct Answers Endergonic (energy is added)
A 115 lb softball player has an average daily intake of 325g of
carb, 55g of protein, and 75g of fat. Approximately what % of
her calories come from protein? Correct Answers 75 x 9 = 675
325 x 4 = 1,300
55 x 4 = 220
,675 + 1,300 + 220 = 2,195
220/2195 = 0.1 x 100 = 10%
10%
A 120-lb marathon runner begins to taper one week before her
race. 3 days prior to the race she begins to carb load.
Approximately how many grams of carbs per day is MOST
appropriate? Correct Answers 550
A 145-lb (59-kg), 6 ft., 3 in. female college volleyball player has
the following test profile: 1RM bench press: 110 lb (50 kg),
1RM back squat: 130 lb (59 kg), VO2 max: 49 ml/kg/min, Body
fat percentage: 18%, AND Vertical jump: 21 in. (53 cm). Which
of the following needs improvement? Correct Answers lower
body strength
A 165-lb athlète has an average daily intake of 450g of carbs,
75g of protein, and 100 g of fat. What % of the total kilocalorie
intake is carb? Correct Answers 60%
A 30-year old male athlete has a resting heart rate of 60 bpm. He
wants to work at 80% to 90% of his maximal heart rate. Using
the percentage of maximal heart rate method, what is his target
heart rate range? Correct Answers 220 - 30 = 190
190 x .8 = 152
190 x .9 = 171
, 152-171 bpm
A 30-year-old athlete with a resting heart rate of 50 beats/min is
training at 60% of her maximal heart rate. Using the Karvonen
method, what is her exercise heart rate? Correct Answers 134
beats/min
A 40-year-old female athlete has a resting heart rate of 80 bpm.
She wants to exercise at an intensity of 60%. What is her target
heart rate using the Karvonen method? Correct Answers 220 -
40 = 180
180 - 80 bpm = 100
100 x .6 = 60
60 + 80 = 140 bpm
A 50-year-old athlete with a resting heart rate of 60 bpm is
training at 70% of his maximal HR. Using the maximal heart
rate method, what is his exercise heart rate? Correct Answers
220-50 = 170 (max HR)
170 x .70 = 119 beats/min
A 6'2, 220 lb college American football player wants to gain
muscle mass. He has a daily intake of 3000 kcal that consists of
18% protein, 55% carbs, and 27% fat. What of the following is
the MOST important to consider? Correct Answers increase
protein carb, and fat proportionally
SOLUTIONS
_____ = force x velocity. An increase in either force or velocity
will increase this; Correct Answers power
_____ anxiety is the actual experience of apprehension and
uncontrolled arousal and ____ is a personality characteristic,
which represents a latent disposition to perceive situation as
threatening. Correct Answers State; trait
_____ feedback is provided to the athlete by the athlete from the
senses, while______ back is provided to the athlete by an
observer or other external source. Correct Answers Intrinsic;
Augmented
_______ is the enlargement of muscle fiber cross-sectional area,
and _____ is the increase in the number of muscle fibers via
longitudinal splitting. Correct Answers Hypertrophy;
Hyperplasia
-Based on the forward step lunge exercise
-May be multidirectional (e.g., forward, backward, side)
Correct Answers Lunging drills
-Drills that target change of direction
-Preparation for changes of direction during plyometric drills
Correct Answers footwork drills
-Exaggerated form of reciprocal upper and lower extremity
movements
,-Emphasis on quick takeoff and landing; mimics plyometric
activities Correct Answers skipping drills
-Mimics running movements
-Emphasizes posture and movement technique
-Enhances proper lower-body movement for running Correct
Answers Marching drills
-Prepares for impact and high intensity plyometric drills
-Toe jogging -- not allowing the heel to touch the ground
(emphasizes quick reaction)
-Straight-leg jogging -- minimizing or not allowing leg flexion
in preparation for the impact of plyometric drills Correct
Answers jogging drills
2 individuals of same body mass are lifting weights. Assuming
all other factors to be equal, the person with tendons inserted on
the bone _________ the joint center should be able to lift
_________ weight. Correct Answers Farther from; a heavier
85-95% of all intervertebral disk herniations occur at what 2
locations? Correct Answers L4-L5 and L5-S1
A + B + Energy ---> A~B is an example of what type of
reaction? Correct Answers Endergonic (energy is added)
A 115 lb softball player has an average daily intake of 325g of
carb, 55g of protein, and 75g of fat. Approximately what % of
her calories come from protein? Correct Answers 75 x 9 = 675
325 x 4 = 1,300
55 x 4 = 220
,675 + 1,300 + 220 = 2,195
220/2195 = 0.1 x 100 = 10%
10%
A 120-lb marathon runner begins to taper one week before her
race. 3 days prior to the race she begins to carb load.
Approximately how many grams of carbs per day is MOST
appropriate? Correct Answers 550
A 145-lb (59-kg), 6 ft., 3 in. female college volleyball player has
the following test profile: 1RM bench press: 110 lb (50 kg),
1RM back squat: 130 lb (59 kg), VO2 max: 49 ml/kg/min, Body
fat percentage: 18%, AND Vertical jump: 21 in. (53 cm). Which
of the following needs improvement? Correct Answers lower
body strength
A 165-lb athlète has an average daily intake of 450g of carbs,
75g of protein, and 100 g of fat. What % of the total kilocalorie
intake is carb? Correct Answers 60%
A 30-year old male athlete has a resting heart rate of 60 bpm. He
wants to work at 80% to 90% of his maximal heart rate. Using
the percentage of maximal heart rate method, what is his target
heart rate range? Correct Answers 220 - 30 = 190
190 x .8 = 152
190 x .9 = 171
, 152-171 bpm
A 30-year-old athlete with a resting heart rate of 50 beats/min is
training at 60% of her maximal heart rate. Using the Karvonen
method, what is her exercise heart rate? Correct Answers 134
beats/min
A 40-year-old female athlete has a resting heart rate of 80 bpm.
She wants to exercise at an intensity of 60%. What is her target
heart rate using the Karvonen method? Correct Answers 220 -
40 = 180
180 - 80 bpm = 100
100 x .6 = 60
60 + 80 = 140 bpm
A 50-year-old athlete with a resting heart rate of 60 bpm is
training at 70% of his maximal HR. Using the maximal heart
rate method, what is his exercise heart rate? Correct Answers
220-50 = 170 (max HR)
170 x .70 = 119 beats/min
A 6'2, 220 lb college American football player wants to gain
muscle mass. He has a daily intake of 3000 kcal that consists of
18% protein, 55% carbs, and 27% fat. What of the following is
the MOST important to consider? Correct Answers increase
protein carb, and fat proportionally
