NCSF Exam 2 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during the tricep pushdown exercise? -
ANSWER no joint movement
What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and knee joints? -
ANSWER rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine? - ANSWER
lordotic
All of the following are rotator cuff muscles, except: - ANSWER levator scapulae
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER rectus abdominis
When the hip and knee are fully flexed as seen in the single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what hip
extensor is the prime mover? - ANSWER gluteus maximus
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift? - ANSWER hamstring
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract _________. - ANSWER
eccentrically
The prime mover of the dumbbell side raise exercise is the ______________. - ANSWER deltoid
Retraction of the scapula during the seated row is caused by: - ANSWER concentric contraction of the
rhomboids
, The majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting occur between which segments of the spine? -
ANSWER lumbar and sacrum
__________ refers to a spatial familiarity from improvements in the nervous system. - ANSWER
Proprioception
Using integrated movement patterns for improved movement and performance is termed
____________. - ANSWER Functional training
Which of the following exercises represents an inappropriate use of training equipment?
a.Bench press on a Smith machine
b.Jump squats on a Smith machine
c.Supine leg press using a Smith machine
d.All the above - ANSWER c.Supine leg press using a Smith machine
What should be avoided for a 47 year-old client that has osteoarthritis in their knee?
a.Box jumps
b.Plyometrics
c.Running
d.All the above - ANSWER d.All the above
Why is performance negatively affected when training in a hot, humid environment?
a.blood pressure increases
b.heart rate decreases
c.fluid loss increases
d.All the above - ANSWER d.All the above
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during the tricep pushdown exercise? -
ANSWER no joint movement
What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and knee joints? -
ANSWER rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine? - ANSWER
lordotic
All of the following are rotator cuff muscles, except: - ANSWER levator scapulae
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER rectus abdominis
When the hip and knee are fully flexed as seen in the single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what hip
extensor is the prime mover? - ANSWER gluteus maximus
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift? - ANSWER hamstring
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps contract _________. - ANSWER
eccentrically
The prime mover of the dumbbell side raise exercise is the ______________. - ANSWER deltoid
Retraction of the scapula during the seated row is caused by: - ANSWER concentric contraction of the
rhomboids
, The majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting occur between which segments of the spine? -
ANSWER lumbar and sacrum
__________ refers to a spatial familiarity from improvements in the nervous system. - ANSWER
Proprioception
Using integrated movement patterns for improved movement and performance is termed
____________. - ANSWER Functional training
Which of the following exercises represents an inappropriate use of training equipment?
a.Bench press on a Smith machine
b.Jump squats on a Smith machine
c.Supine leg press using a Smith machine
d.All the above - ANSWER c.Supine leg press using a Smith machine
What should be avoided for a 47 year-old client that has osteoarthritis in their knee?
a.Box jumps
b.Plyometrics
c.Running
d.All the above - ANSWER d.All the above
Why is performance negatively affected when training in a hot, humid environment?
a.blood pressure increases
b.heart rate decreases
c.fluid loss increases
d.All the above - ANSWER d.All the above
