NCSF ALL UNIT EXAMS
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 20225/2026
________ is a measurement of the body's ability to extract oxygen from blood. - correct
answers(a-v)O2 difference
________ is defined as an insufficient supply of O2 to a given tissue(s). - correct
answersIschemia
__________ refers to a spatial familiarity from improvements in the nervous system. - correct
answersProprioception
.The mechanism known as reciprocal inhibition will cause the _________ to relax when
performing a triceps push-down. - correct answersbiceps brachii
.When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the emphasis
should be placed on: - correct answersneural rehearsal via movement practice
A client mentions that she is experiencing pain in her right knee during the extension phase of
the lunge during repeat sets of the exercise. What is the correct course of action? - correct
answersstop performing the exercise, document the issue, and closely monitor the joint rest of
the session
A decrease in the size of fast-twitch muscle fibers: - correct answersis a potential negative result
of high-volume aerobic training
,A food label for a nutritional bar indicates that it contains 7 grams of fat. If the entire bar is
eaten, how many calories will be consumed from fat? - correct answers63 calories
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval training, your
client's resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most likely caused this
reduction? - correct answersincreased stroke volume
All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins, except? - correct answersVitamin C
All of the following are rotator cuff muscles, except: - correct answerslevator scapulae
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad
cholesterol levels in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - correct answerstrans fatty acids
Blood pressure is a product of which two factors? - correct answersheart rate and peripheral
resistance
Choose the exercise that would be used for increasing hip power. - correct answersalternating
jump lunges
Client files should be maintained for at least 3 years due to: - correct answersThe statutes of
liability limitations can carry out that long
Clients diagnosed with type II diabetes will benefit most from what type of training due to its
effects on blood glucose dynamics? - correct answersresistance
, Delayed-onset muscle soreness is common among new exercisers who perform resistance
training and is often experienced _________. - correct answerswithin 48 hours following
exercise
Due to the duration of time for most strength adaptations to occur, re-evaluation time frames
are normally: - correct answers6-8 weeks
During an evaluation, after 12 weeks of regular training, your client's resting blood pressure
increased from 145/96 to 151/108 following repeat measures. What is the correct course of
action to take based on this value? - correct answersrefer him to his physician for a medical
review
During the administration of the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) your client reveals that she
had shoulder surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff. What is the correct course of action? -
correct answersobtain additional information about the injury to guide your decision
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract _________. - correct
answerseccentrically
How can the stiff-legged deadlift pictured be adjusted to a proper Romanian deadlift? - correct
answersthe back should be flat and knees slightly flexed
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque
termed ________. - correct answersatherosclerosis
If a new exerciser works out twice per week with an exercise professional, what is a reasonable
weight loss goal per week assuming the caloric expenditure is 250-300 kcal per hour? - correct
answers½ pound
If the intensity is consistent across all lifts, which exercise should be performed first in a training
bout? - correct answersbench press
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 20225/2026
________ is a measurement of the body's ability to extract oxygen from blood. - correct
answers(a-v)O2 difference
________ is defined as an insufficient supply of O2 to a given tissue(s). - correct
answersIschemia
__________ refers to a spatial familiarity from improvements in the nervous system. - correct
answersProprioception
.The mechanism known as reciprocal inhibition will cause the _________ to relax when
performing a triceps push-down. - correct answersbiceps brachii
.When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and proprioception, the emphasis
should be placed on: - correct answersneural rehearsal via movement practice
A client mentions that she is experiencing pain in her right knee during the extension phase of
the lunge during repeat sets of the exercise. What is the correct course of action? - correct
answersstop performing the exercise, document the issue, and closely monitor the joint rest of
the session
A decrease in the size of fast-twitch muscle fibers: - correct answersis a potential negative result
of high-volume aerobic training
,A food label for a nutritional bar indicates that it contains 7 grams of fat. If the entire bar is
eaten, how many calories will be consumed from fat? - correct answers63 calories
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval training, your
client's resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most likely caused this
reduction? - correct answersincreased stroke volume
All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins, except? - correct answersVitamin C
All of the following are rotator cuff muscles, except: - correct answerslevator scapulae
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad
cholesterol levels in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - correct answerstrans fatty acids
Blood pressure is a product of which two factors? - correct answersheart rate and peripheral
resistance
Choose the exercise that would be used for increasing hip power. - correct answersalternating
jump lunges
Client files should be maintained for at least 3 years due to: - correct answersThe statutes of
liability limitations can carry out that long
Clients diagnosed with type II diabetes will benefit most from what type of training due to its
effects on blood glucose dynamics? - correct answersresistance
, Delayed-onset muscle soreness is common among new exercisers who perform resistance
training and is often experienced _________. - correct answerswithin 48 hours following
exercise
Due to the duration of time for most strength adaptations to occur, re-evaluation time frames
are normally: - correct answers6-8 weeks
During an evaluation, after 12 weeks of regular training, your client's resting blood pressure
increased from 145/96 to 151/108 following repeat measures. What is the correct course of
action to take based on this value? - correct answersrefer him to his physician for a medical
review
During the administration of the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) your client reveals that she
had shoulder surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff. What is the correct course of action? -
correct answersobtain additional information about the injury to guide your decision
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract _________. - correct
answerseccentrically
How can the stiff-legged deadlift pictured be adjusted to a proper Romanian deadlift? - correct
answersthe back should be flat and knees slightly flexed
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque
termed ________. - correct answersatherosclerosis
If a new exerciser works out twice per week with an exercise professional, what is a reasonable
weight loss goal per week assuming the caloric expenditure is 250-300 kcal per hour? - correct
answers½ pound
If the intensity is consistent across all lifts, which exercise should be performed first in a training
bout? - correct answersbench press
