ISSA Strength & Conditioning Final
Exam Study
The ability to express maximum force in minimum time is known as: - correct-
answer -explosive strength
A depth jump can be used to measure which type of strength? - correct-answer -
reactive strength
Which of the following assessments is used to determine an athlete's reactive
strength? - correct-answer -depth jump
When conducting the 30-meter shuttle run, what specifically is measured at the
end point of the test? - correct-answer -maximum speed
A rapid whole-body movement with a change of direction or velocity in response
to a stimulus is known as which of the following? - correct-answer -agility
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Data and information based on facts, not opinions, is known as - correct-answer -
objective data
The term muscular strength refers to - correct-answer -the exertion of force on
physical objects.
In the acronym SMART, used to identify the five requirements for an achievable
goal, what does 'M' stand for? - correct-answer -measurable
The three stages of the General Adaption Syndrome (GAS) are: - correct-answer -
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Which of the following is true regarding program design principles? - correct-
answer -The Adaptation Principle states that adaptation is a result of improved
physiological efficiency.
The total maximum weight that an athlete can move for a single rep is known as: -
correct-answer -1 RM
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Which of the following is a combination of sets of two exercises targeting
opposing muscle groups completed in succession with little to no rest between
them? - correct-answer -super set
What are the generally suggested rest periods, between sets, for hypertrophy
training? - correct-answer -30 - 60 seconds
The strategic implementation of specific training phases is known as - correct-
answer -periodization
Which of the following is an acute sign of overtraining? - correct-answer -
increased resting heart rate (by 10 to 15 bpm)
The full motion of a limb about a particular joint is referred to as - correct-answer
-range of motion
Which of the following is true regarding flexibility and stretching? - correct-answer
-flexibility is the outcome of stretching
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A person's ability to accept a modest amount of discomfort while stretching is
known as - correct-answer -stretch tolerance
A fibrous band of fascia created between tissues as a result of injury, muscle
stress, or overuse is a(n) - correct-answer -adhesion
Regarding muscle and connective tissue, what type of tension generated by
external forces? - correct-answer -passive tension
A sudden stretch to the tendon of a muscle results in muscle contraction response
known as the - correct-answer -myotatic stretch reflex
With the application of heat, tendon and ligament elasticity can be increased by
what percentage? - correct-answer -up to 25%
Research suggests the greatest appreciable changes in ROM occur with static
stretching - correct-answer -between 15 and 30 seconds