NSCA-CSCS PRACTICE ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND
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Question 1: Biomechanics
Which of the following factors is most important for determining projectile range in a jump?
A) Takeoff angle
B) Takeoff velocity
C) Landing surface
D) Body weight - CORRECT ANS✔✔a) take off angle
Question 6: Testing and Evaluation
What is the purpose of the 1RM (one-repetition maximum) test?
A) Assess muscular endurance
B) Evaluate aerobic capacity
C) Measure maximal strength
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D) Determine flexibility - CORRECT ANS✔✔c) measure maximal strength
Question 7: Sports Psychology
Which psychological skill involves maintaining focus and attention on the present task?
A) Goal setting
B) Imagery
C) Concentration
D) Arousal regulation - CORRECT ANS✔✔c) concentration
Question 8: Legal and Professional Issues
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from a client before starting a
training program?
A) To protect the trainer from liability
B) To ensure the client understands the program
C) To comply with legal regulations
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D) To establish a professional relationship - CORRECT ANS✔✔b) to ensure client understands
the program
Question 9: Special Populations
When working with older adults, what aspect of resistance training is particularly important to
focus on to prevent falls?
A) Maximal strength
B) Power
C) Muscular endurance
D) Flexibility - CORRECT ANS✔✔b) power
Question 1: Anatomy and Physiology
What muscle is the prime mover in elbow flexion?
A) Triceps brachii
B) Biceps brachii
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C) Brachialis
D) Deltoid - CORRECT ANS✔✔c) brachialis
Question 2: Exercise Technique
During a barbell back squat, which joint is primarily responsible for hip extension?
A) Knee joint
B) Hip joint
C) Ankle joint
D) Shoulder joint - CORRECT ANS✔✔b) hip joint
Question 3: Program Design
In periodization, what is the purpose of the hypertrophy phase?
A) Increase maximal strength
B) Develop power
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