CSCCA SCCC ADVANCED FINAL SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ The primary factor determining substrate utilization during exercise
is:
a) duration
b) temperature
c) intensity
d) mode of exercise. Answer: c) intensity
⩥ Energy production during weight-lifting for strength is primarily via:
a) ATP-PC system
b) Glycolytic system
c) Lipid oxidation system
d) Beta-oxidation system. Answer: a) ATP-PC System
⩥ With detraining, the blood lactate levels are ________ compared to
values obtained at the same submaximal rates of work when highly
trained.
a) much lower
b) somewhat lower
,c) approximately the same
d) higher. Answer: d) higher
⩥ Which of the following is recognized as a factor influencing energy
expenditure during exercise?
a) age
b) duration
c) exercise mode
d) all of the above. Answer: d) all of the above
⩥ How would you correctly describe one metabolic equivalent?
a) 35ml.kg.min
b) 5L/min
c) 3.5ml.kg.min
d) none of the above. Answer: c) 3.5ml.kg.min
⩥ An individual who exercises maximally for 90 seconds will provide
most of their energy using which system?
a) ATP-PC system
b) Anaerobic Glycolysis
c) Aerobic Oxidation. Answer: b) Anaerobic Glycolysis
,⩥ All of the following describe caffeine's role in improving athletic
performance EXCEPT:
a) delayed fatigue
b) glycogen sparing
c) increased alertness
d) decreased urine production. Answer: d) decreased urine production
⩥ Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple
research studies to improve performance?
a) Creatine
b)L-Carnitine
c) Chromium. Answer: a) Creatine
⩥ Which of the following best explains the requirement for increased
protein intake by athletes?
a) decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise
b) increased need for tissue repair
c) restriction of calories to lose weight. Answer: b) increased need for
tissue repair
⩥ A sprinter completed a 800-m sprint. Which of the following should
he do to facilitate removal of lactic acid from the blood?
a) perform static stretches
, b) drink several glasses of water
c) perform moderate intensity jogging. Answer: c) perform moderate
intensity jogging
⩥ Long term recovery from exercise is best achieved with:
a) proper nutritional intake
b) a proper cooldown
c) cold water immersion. Answer: a) proper nutritional intake
⩥ In organizing a prioritization chart, which of the following makes
most sense?
a) make sure there is a high volume of work close to the competitive
season
b) incorporate speed and agility work together
c) allowing adequate time in the offseason for aerobic base building
d) b&c. Answer: d) b&c
⩥ The basketball coach says his players need to jump higher. In addition
to a plyometric program, which of the following resistance training
exercises are most essential to this goal?
a) power clean & front squat
b) leg curl & front squat
c) front squat & seated calf raise. Answer: a) power clean & front squat
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ The primary factor determining substrate utilization during exercise
is:
a) duration
b) temperature
c) intensity
d) mode of exercise. Answer: c) intensity
⩥ Energy production during weight-lifting for strength is primarily via:
a) ATP-PC system
b) Glycolytic system
c) Lipid oxidation system
d) Beta-oxidation system. Answer: a) ATP-PC System
⩥ With detraining, the blood lactate levels are ________ compared to
values obtained at the same submaximal rates of work when highly
trained.
a) much lower
b) somewhat lower
,c) approximately the same
d) higher. Answer: d) higher
⩥ Which of the following is recognized as a factor influencing energy
expenditure during exercise?
a) age
b) duration
c) exercise mode
d) all of the above. Answer: d) all of the above
⩥ How would you correctly describe one metabolic equivalent?
a) 35ml.kg.min
b) 5L/min
c) 3.5ml.kg.min
d) none of the above. Answer: c) 3.5ml.kg.min
⩥ An individual who exercises maximally for 90 seconds will provide
most of their energy using which system?
a) ATP-PC system
b) Anaerobic Glycolysis
c) Aerobic Oxidation. Answer: b) Anaerobic Glycolysis
,⩥ All of the following describe caffeine's role in improving athletic
performance EXCEPT:
a) delayed fatigue
b) glycogen sparing
c) increased alertness
d) decreased urine production. Answer: d) decreased urine production
⩥ Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple
research studies to improve performance?
a) Creatine
b)L-Carnitine
c) Chromium. Answer: a) Creatine
⩥ Which of the following best explains the requirement for increased
protein intake by athletes?
a) decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise
b) increased need for tissue repair
c) restriction of calories to lose weight. Answer: b) increased need for
tissue repair
⩥ A sprinter completed a 800-m sprint. Which of the following should
he do to facilitate removal of lactic acid from the blood?
a) perform static stretches
, b) drink several glasses of water
c) perform moderate intensity jogging. Answer: c) perform moderate
intensity jogging
⩥ Long term recovery from exercise is best achieved with:
a) proper nutritional intake
b) a proper cooldown
c) cold water immersion. Answer: a) proper nutritional intake
⩥ In organizing a prioritization chart, which of the following makes
most sense?
a) make sure there is a high volume of work close to the competitive
season
b) incorporate speed and agility work together
c) allowing adequate time in the offseason for aerobic base building
d) b&c. Answer: d) b&c
⩥ The basketball coach says his players need to jump higher. In addition
to a plyometric program, which of the following resistance training
exercises are most essential to this goal?
a) power clean & front squat
b) leg curl & front squat
c) front squat & seated calf raise. Answer: a) power clean & front squat
