CSCS Exam Practice Questions with
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An owner is looking into renovating a wing of a corporate office building in order to open
a gym. He was given the following specifications regarding the existing building. What
items will need attention or alterations before he is able to use this space as a functional
fitness facility?
The facility is located on the first floor with six steps leading up to the main double
doors.
Average ceiling height is 10.5 feet.
The floors are tiled over the entire area. - Answer- -The facility should be accessible to
persons with disabilities, with either a ramp or a wheelchair lift for any change in height
exceeding 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).
-A ramp should run 12 inches for every 1-inch rise (30.5 cm run for every 2.5 cm rise).
-Steps should have a rough strip on the edge to prevent people from falling.
-The ceiling should be high enough for jumping or explosive activities. This includes the
athlete's height plus the space required for box jumps, vertical jumps, and Olympic
lifting exercises.
-A recommended height is 12 to 14 feet (3.66 m to 4.27 m), which should give enough
clearance to allow people to perform these activities comfortably.
-The most common floor option is rubber flooring and antifungal carpet; another option
is indoor turf.
-Ideally, weightlifting platforms should be made of wood. The wood provides a sturdy,
smooth surface that can help prevent slipping or shoes getting caught.
A strength and conditioning facility has the following problems:
Worn carpet in the dumbbell area
Curled ends on a floor mat
Holes in the wall near the squat rack
A cracked mirror in a lifting platform area
Dust under machines and equipment and between mats in the stretching area
For each concern, provide specific changes to correct these problems. - Answer- The
carpet needs to be replaced in that area or a new type of flooring will need to be
installed to ensure the carpet does not cause a tripping hazard
The floor mat will need to be replaced.
The holes in the wall near squat rack will need to be repaired or replaced.
The mirror will need to be replaced in the lifting area and placed roughly 6 in. above
any dumbbell set/section.
The dust under the machines will need to be cleaned up.
, The assistant strength and conditioning coach for a small college works with athletes in
all sports. With only two lifting platforms and four squat racks, space is limited and
training sessions are chaotic. Morning and early afternoon hours are the low-activity
times of the day. At 3 p.m., student-athletes fill the room beyond capacity, making
individualized instruction and room supervision difficult. What steps should the assistant
strength and conditioning coach take to properly address these concerns? - Answer-
Schedule with professors allowed time for athletes to work out during the school day or
schedule trainings schedules after or before high-activity times.
A new facility owner is putting together the emergency plan to distribute to employees.
What components need to be included within this plan, and what are the four primary
positions that staff should be prepared to take in the event of an emergency? - Answer-
-Names and telephone numbers of primary, secondary, and tertiary individuals to
contact
-Specific address of the strength and conditioning facility
-Locations of the telephones
-Locations of nearest exits(continued)
-Designated personnel qualified to care for injuries (i.e., sports medicine staff)
Ambulance access
-Location of emergency supplies and first aid kit
-Plan of action in case of fire, tornado, life-threatening injury, crime, terrorism, and so
forth
1. Maintenance of professional certification
2. Maintenance of certification in standard first aid, CPR, and AED
3. Review of emergency response procedures
4. Knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures
A 33-year-old female long-distance runner typically finishes marathons in less than
3:15. She has recently moved from Nebraska (altitude less than 1,640 feet or 500 m) to
Colorado (altitude above 9,843 feet or 3,000 m). What changes are likely to occur within
the first three months of her move with regard to aerobic performance? - Answer- A
decrease in VO2max is likely at first, which will likely mean marathon times over 3:30.
When she gets to Colorado she will experience hyperventilation (at rest and with
exercise) and an increase in cardiac output (30-50%) to accommodate the reduced
partial pressure of oxygen. After two weeks, her body will begin to form more
hemoglobin, increase capillarization, and increase the diffusing capacity of oxygen
through pulmonary membranes
A collegiate cross-country runner increases her mileage two months before the start of
preseason conditioning. Because this will be her last year of collegiate competition, her
mileage increases are significantly greater than in years past. She begins to notice that
her muscles are more sore than usual after workouts. Her times remain good, and after
an examination by the head athletic trainer she learns that her body composition, blood
pressure, and resting heart rate are essentially unchanged since testing two months
Correct Answers
An owner is looking into renovating a wing of a corporate office building in order to open
a gym. He was given the following specifications regarding the existing building. What
items will need attention or alterations before he is able to use this space as a functional
fitness facility?
The facility is located on the first floor with six steps leading up to the main double
doors.
Average ceiling height is 10.5 feet.
The floors are tiled over the entire area. - Answer- -The facility should be accessible to
persons with disabilities, with either a ramp or a wheelchair lift for any change in height
exceeding 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).
-A ramp should run 12 inches for every 1-inch rise (30.5 cm run for every 2.5 cm rise).
-Steps should have a rough strip on the edge to prevent people from falling.
-The ceiling should be high enough for jumping or explosive activities. This includes the
athlete's height plus the space required for box jumps, vertical jumps, and Olympic
lifting exercises.
-A recommended height is 12 to 14 feet (3.66 m to 4.27 m), which should give enough
clearance to allow people to perform these activities comfortably.
-The most common floor option is rubber flooring and antifungal carpet; another option
is indoor turf.
-Ideally, weightlifting platforms should be made of wood. The wood provides a sturdy,
smooth surface that can help prevent slipping or shoes getting caught.
A strength and conditioning facility has the following problems:
Worn carpet in the dumbbell area
Curled ends on a floor mat
Holes in the wall near the squat rack
A cracked mirror in a lifting platform area
Dust under machines and equipment and between mats in the stretching area
For each concern, provide specific changes to correct these problems. - Answer- The
carpet needs to be replaced in that area or a new type of flooring will need to be
installed to ensure the carpet does not cause a tripping hazard
The floor mat will need to be replaced.
The holes in the wall near squat rack will need to be repaired or replaced.
The mirror will need to be replaced in the lifting area and placed roughly 6 in. above
any dumbbell set/section.
The dust under the machines will need to be cleaned up.
, The assistant strength and conditioning coach for a small college works with athletes in
all sports. With only two lifting platforms and four squat racks, space is limited and
training sessions are chaotic. Morning and early afternoon hours are the low-activity
times of the day. At 3 p.m., student-athletes fill the room beyond capacity, making
individualized instruction and room supervision difficult. What steps should the assistant
strength and conditioning coach take to properly address these concerns? - Answer-
Schedule with professors allowed time for athletes to work out during the school day or
schedule trainings schedules after or before high-activity times.
A new facility owner is putting together the emergency plan to distribute to employees.
What components need to be included within this plan, and what are the four primary
positions that staff should be prepared to take in the event of an emergency? - Answer-
-Names and telephone numbers of primary, secondary, and tertiary individuals to
contact
-Specific address of the strength and conditioning facility
-Locations of the telephones
-Locations of nearest exits(continued)
-Designated personnel qualified to care for injuries (i.e., sports medicine staff)
Ambulance access
-Location of emergency supplies and first aid kit
-Plan of action in case of fire, tornado, life-threatening injury, crime, terrorism, and so
forth
1. Maintenance of professional certification
2. Maintenance of certification in standard first aid, CPR, and AED
3. Review of emergency response procedures
4. Knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures
A 33-year-old female long-distance runner typically finishes marathons in less than
3:15. She has recently moved from Nebraska (altitude less than 1,640 feet or 500 m) to
Colorado (altitude above 9,843 feet or 3,000 m). What changes are likely to occur within
the first three months of her move with regard to aerobic performance? - Answer- A
decrease in VO2max is likely at first, which will likely mean marathon times over 3:30.
When she gets to Colorado she will experience hyperventilation (at rest and with
exercise) and an increase in cardiac output (30-50%) to accommodate the reduced
partial pressure of oxygen. After two weeks, her body will begin to form more
hemoglobin, increase capillarization, and increase the diffusing capacity of oxygen
through pulmonary membranes
A collegiate cross-country runner increases her mileage two months before the start of
preseason conditioning. Because this will be her last year of collegiate competition, her
mileage increases are significantly greater than in years past. She begins to notice that
her muscles are more sore than usual after workouts. Her times remain good, and after
an examination by the head athletic trainer she learns that her body composition, blood
pressure, and resting heart rate are essentially unchanged since testing two months
