NCSF FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATED 2024 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension
during the back squat? - answers-gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is
responsible for retraction of the scapula? - answers-rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? - answers-barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? -
answers-frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - answers-fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
- answers-latissimus dorsi and deltoid
,Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - answers-standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed
to ____________. - answers-take a broader step and push the back leg downward
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that
relays body and positional movement? - answers-proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
answers-hip abductors
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - answers-Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight ____________________. - answers-glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - answers-a concentric
contraction of the anterior tibialis
, When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at
the shoulder? - answers-no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - answers-barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - answers-kyphotic curve
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the: - answers-rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - answers-
mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - answers-testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - answers-seated leg extension and hamstring
stretch
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension
during the back squat? - answers-gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is
responsible for retraction of the scapula? - answers-rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? - answers-barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? -
answers-frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - answers-fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
- answers-latissimus dorsi and deltoid
,Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - answers-standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed
to ____________. - answers-take a broader step and push the back leg downward
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that
relays body and positional movement? - answers-proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
answers-hip abductors
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - answers-Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg
exercises a result of tight ____________________. - answers-glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - answers-a concentric
contraction of the anterior tibialis
, When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at
the shoulder? - answers-no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - answers-barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - answers-kyphotic curve
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the: - answers-rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - answers-
mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - answers-testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - answers-seated leg extension and hamstring
stretch
