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Ncsf Csc Exam Questions With Correct
Answers A+
Which of the following amino acids has been purported to increase growth hormone release?
a.Aspartate
b.Arginine
c.Glutamine
d.Tyrosine - Answer✔Arginine
Which of the following components of the integrated model of function is related to skeletal
(bone) efficiency and alignment?
a.Kinetic placement
b.Force closure
c.Form closure
d.Motor control - Answer✔Form closure
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation employs a neural response from proprioceptors to
protect the tissue by increasing movement range called ____
a. reciprocal inhibition
b. potentiated inhibition
c. reactive inhibition
d. autogenic inhibition - Answer✔autogenic inhibition
which of the following specifically functions to develop speed economy via improved
biomechanical proficiency
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a. overspeed training drills
b. plyometric drills
c. speed technique drills
d. drag training drills - Answer✔speed technique drills
Which of the following presents the appropriate ranges for essential body fat among men and
women?
a. Men - 1-3%, women - 7-9%
b. Men - 4-8%, women - 8-12%
c. Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
d. Men - 5-9%, women - 9-15% - Answer✔Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
Which of the following is used to determine daily energy expenditure associated with physical
activities?
a.Metabolic equivalents (METs)
b.The rate-pressure product (RPP)
c.Maximal heart rate (HRmax)
d.Respiration quotient (RQ) - Answer✔Metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following is purported to be effective for inducing hyperhydration before exercise
in the heat?
a. Acai berry
b. Glycerol
c. Beetroot
d. GABA - Answer✔Glycerol
Which of the following is not associated with the use of probiotics as a dietary supplement?
a. An improved rate of recovery from rotavirus diarrhea
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b. Reduced stress-induced damage to the gut caused by intense exercise
c. Alleviation of allergic or respiratory disorders among young children
d. Increased insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements - Answer✔Increased
insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements
Which of the following is useful for reducing the physiological stresses induced by hypoxia
while training at higher altitudes?
a. Beta-alanine
b. Sodium phosphate
c. Antioxidants
d. Choline - Answer✔Antioxidants
Athletes should rehydrate with a _______ glucose-electrolyte solution to compensate for mineral
loss and provide energy with an osmolarity that maximizes gastric emptying during prolonged
events.
a. 1-4%
b. 6-8%
c. 10-14%
d. 18-20% - Answer✔6-8%
A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most common among endurance athletes due
to losses in sweat?
a. Iron
b. Zinc
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - Answer✔Magnesium
Which of the following statements related to losing weight is incorrect?
a. Meals should be scheduled in a way that maximizes fat use during exercise and recovery while
limiting fat storage throughout the day
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b. Weight loss can be achieved with daily CHO, protein and fat intake of 2-5, 2-2.5, and 0.5-1
g/kg of BW respectively
c. Training sessions geared towards maximizing fat use are best employed in a fasting state in the
morning directly after waking
d. High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass -
Answer✔High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass
Which of the following is directly associated with short-distance linear speed?
a.Muscular strength
b.Cardiorespiratory fitness
c.Muscular power
d.Anaerobic endurance - Answer✔Muscular power
Which of the following identifies the primary metabolic role of developing aerobic efficiency for
improved anaerobic sport performance?
a.High mitochondrial density improves ATP production during sprints
b.Oxygen enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
c.Steady-state efficiency increases the athlete's lactate threshold
d.Lipid oxidation spares liver glycogen and slows the rate of fatigue - Answer✔Oxygen
enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
Traditional resistance training has limited contribution to developing specific athletic skills
because:
a.The activities are not ground based
b.The environment is consistent and predictable
c.Resistance changes how body segments move
d.Resistance training does not use the same energy pathways as competition - Answer✔The
environment is consistent and predictable
Based on her scores, which component of fitness should be addressed first in a program for a 20-
year old, 140 lb. female tennis player?
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Ncsf Csc Exam Questions With Correct
Answers A+
Which of the following amino acids has been purported to increase growth hormone release?
a.Aspartate
b.Arginine
c.Glutamine
d.Tyrosine - Answer✔Arginine
Which of the following components of the integrated model of function is related to skeletal
(bone) efficiency and alignment?
a.Kinetic placement
b.Force closure
c.Form closure
d.Motor control - Answer✔Form closure
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation employs a neural response from proprioceptors to
protect the tissue by increasing movement range called ____
a. reciprocal inhibition
b. potentiated inhibition
c. reactive inhibition
d. autogenic inhibition - Answer✔autogenic inhibition
which of the following specifically functions to develop speed economy via improved
biomechanical proficiency
1
, ©Jason MacConnell 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
a. overspeed training drills
b. plyometric drills
c. speed technique drills
d. drag training drills - Answer✔speed technique drills
Which of the following presents the appropriate ranges for essential body fat among men and
women?
a. Men - 1-3%, women - 7-9%
b. Men - 4-8%, women - 8-12%
c. Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
d. Men - 5-9%, women - 9-15% - Answer✔Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
Which of the following is used to determine daily energy expenditure associated with physical
activities?
a.Metabolic equivalents (METs)
b.The rate-pressure product (RPP)
c.Maximal heart rate (HRmax)
d.Respiration quotient (RQ) - Answer✔Metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following is purported to be effective for inducing hyperhydration before exercise
in the heat?
a. Acai berry
b. Glycerol
c. Beetroot
d. GABA - Answer✔Glycerol
Which of the following is not associated with the use of probiotics as a dietary supplement?
a. An improved rate of recovery from rotavirus diarrhea
2
, ©Jason MacConnell 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
b. Reduced stress-induced damage to the gut caused by intense exercise
c. Alleviation of allergic or respiratory disorders among young children
d. Increased insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements - Answer✔Increased
insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements
Which of the following is useful for reducing the physiological stresses induced by hypoxia
while training at higher altitudes?
a. Beta-alanine
b. Sodium phosphate
c. Antioxidants
d. Choline - Answer✔Antioxidants
Athletes should rehydrate with a _______ glucose-electrolyte solution to compensate for mineral
loss and provide energy with an osmolarity that maximizes gastric emptying during prolonged
events.
a. 1-4%
b. 6-8%
c. 10-14%
d. 18-20% - Answer✔6-8%
A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most common among endurance athletes due
to losses in sweat?
a. Iron
b. Zinc
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - Answer✔Magnesium
Which of the following statements related to losing weight is incorrect?
a. Meals should be scheduled in a way that maximizes fat use during exercise and recovery while
limiting fat storage throughout the day
3
, ©Jason MacConnell 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
b. Weight loss can be achieved with daily CHO, protein and fat intake of 2-5, 2-2.5, and 0.5-1
g/kg of BW respectively
c. Training sessions geared towards maximizing fat use are best employed in a fasting state in the
morning directly after waking
d. High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass -
Answer✔High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass
Which of the following is directly associated with short-distance linear speed?
a.Muscular strength
b.Cardiorespiratory fitness
c.Muscular power
d.Anaerobic endurance - Answer✔Muscular power
Which of the following identifies the primary metabolic role of developing aerobic efficiency for
improved anaerobic sport performance?
a.High mitochondrial density improves ATP production during sprints
b.Oxygen enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
c.Steady-state efficiency increases the athlete's lactate threshold
d.Lipid oxidation spares liver glycogen and slows the rate of fatigue - Answer✔Oxygen
enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
Traditional resistance training has limited contribution to developing specific athletic skills
because:
a.The activities are not ground based
b.The environment is consistent and predictable
c.Resistance changes how body segments move
d.Resistance training does not use the same energy pathways as competition - Answer✔The
environment is consistent and predictable
Based on her scores, which component of fitness should be addressed first in a program for a 20-
year old, 140 lb. female tennis player?
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