HK Applied CSCS Practice Questions
Terms in this set (57)
Which of the following B
variations of the technique
used for the standard push-up
exercise will increase the stress
placed on the triceps the
MOST?
• a. keeping the hips
above the level of the head
and feet during the
exercise
• b. keeping the
upper arms next to the
torso during the exercise
• c. placing the hands
next to each other on the floor
• d. placing the
hands on the side of a
bench with the feet still
on the floor
Which of the following tests C
estimates an athlete's body
composition?
• a. body mass index
• b. limb circumferences
• c. skinfold measurements
• d. waist-to-hip ratio
When an athlete performs the C
pull-up exercise, when should
he exhale?
• a. before beginning the
exercise
• b. during the upward
movement phase
• c. at the highest body
position
• d. during the downward
movement phase
,. Performing which of the A
following movements during a
flexibility test invalidates the
test?
• a. ballistic
• b. PNF
• c. static
• d. stretch-hold
An athlete is following a C
resistance training program
that includes lifting loads of
90% 1RM for 4 repetitions for
her core exercises. Which of
the following is the BEST
recommendation for the
length of her rest periods
between sets?
• a. less than 30 seconds
• b. 60 seconds
• c. 3 minutes
• d. more than 5 minutes
Which of the following muscles B
is primarily responsible for
causing plantar flexion
during the standing calf
(heel) raise exercise?
• a. anterior tibialis
• b. gastrocnemius
• c. soleus
• d. tensor fasciae latae
When scheduling the D
strength and conditioning
facility, which of the following
teams normally has priority?
• a. the baseball
team during their
postseason
• b. the basketball
team during their
preseason
• c. the soccer team during
their postseason
• d. the volleyball
team during their
competition season
, . In which of the following B
periodization phases does
higher-volume, lower-intensity
training change to lower-
volume, higher- intensity
training?
• a. preparatory
• b. first transition
• c. competition
• d. active rest
Which of the following C
combinations of RM loads and
rest period lengths will
increase muscular
endurance the MOST?
• a. 4RM, 1-minute rest
• b. 4RM, 5-minute rest
• c. 15RM, 1-minute rest
• d. 15RM, 5-minute rest
Terms in this set (57)
Which of the following B
variations of the technique
used for the standard push-up
exercise will increase the stress
placed on the triceps the
MOST?
• a. keeping the hips
above the level of the head
and feet during the
exercise
• b. keeping the
upper arms next to the
torso during the exercise
• c. placing the hands
next to each other on the floor
• d. placing the
hands on the side of a
bench with the feet still
on the floor
Which of the following tests C
estimates an athlete's body
composition?
• a. body mass index
• b. limb circumferences
• c. skinfold measurements
• d. waist-to-hip ratio
When an athlete performs the C
pull-up exercise, when should
he exhale?
• a. before beginning the
exercise
• b. during the upward
movement phase
• c. at the highest body
position
• d. during the downward
movement phase
,. Performing which of the A
following movements during a
flexibility test invalidates the
test?
• a. ballistic
• b. PNF
• c. static
• d. stretch-hold
An athlete is following a C
resistance training program
that includes lifting loads of
90% 1RM for 4 repetitions for
her core exercises. Which of
the following is the BEST
recommendation for the
length of her rest periods
between sets?
• a. less than 30 seconds
• b. 60 seconds
• c. 3 minutes
• d. more than 5 minutes
Which of the following muscles B
is primarily responsible for
causing plantar flexion
during the standing calf
(heel) raise exercise?
• a. anterior tibialis
• b. gastrocnemius
• c. soleus
• d. tensor fasciae latae
When scheduling the D
strength and conditioning
facility, which of the following
teams normally has priority?
• a. the baseball
team during their
postseason
• b. the basketball
team during their
preseason
• c. the soccer team during
their postseason
• d. the volleyball
team during their
competition season
, . In which of the following B
periodization phases does
higher-volume, lower-intensity
training change to lower-
volume, higher- intensity
training?
• a. preparatory
• b. first transition
• c. competition
• d. active rest
Which of the following C
combinations of RM loads and
rest period lengths will
increase muscular
endurance the MOST?
• a. 4RM, 1-minute rest
• b. 4RM, 5-minute rest
• c. 15RM, 1-minute rest
• d. 15RM, 5-minute rest
