NCSF FINAL EXAM questions and answers with
solutions 2025
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary movement? -
ANSWER Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result
of tight ____________________. - ANSWER glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - ANSWER a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder? -
ANSWER no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and humerus)? -
ANSWER barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - ANSWER kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during the
back squat? - ANSWER gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for
retraction of the scapula? - ANSWER rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers when
using 80% 1RM? - ANSWER barbell bent-over row
,The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? - ANSWER frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in
full dorsi flexion? - ANSWER fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? - ANSWER
latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize? -
ANSWER standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? - ANSWER hip
abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in order to
effectively train the: - ANSWER rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - ANSWER mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy resistance
training? - ANSWER testosterone
, Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at improving
strength and flexibility? - ANSWER seated leg extension and hamstring stretch
Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized aerobically or
anaerobically to produce ATP? - ANSWER glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle group
during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - ANSWER respiration
rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? - ANSWER
intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? - ANSWER inadequate
carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have lower cardiac
outputs compared to males? - ANSWER smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by adding: -
ANSWER capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before? -
ANSWER pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
solutions 2025
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary movement? -
ANSWER Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result
of tight ____________________. - ANSWER glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - ANSWER a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder? -
ANSWER no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and humerus)? -
ANSWER barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - ANSWER kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during the
back squat? - ANSWER gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for
retraction of the scapula? - ANSWER rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers when
using 80% 1RM? - ANSWER barbell bent-over row
,The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? - ANSWER frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in
full dorsi flexion? - ANSWER fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? - ANSWER
latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize? -
ANSWER standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? - ANSWER hip
abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in order to
effectively train the: - ANSWER rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - ANSWER mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy resistance
training? - ANSWER testosterone
, Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at improving
strength and flexibility? - ANSWER seated leg extension and hamstring stretch
Which of the following is the only energy substrate that can be metabolized aerobically or
anaerobically to produce ATP? - ANSWER glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle group
during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - ANSWER respiration
rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? - ANSWER
intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? - ANSWER inadequate
carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have lower cardiac
outputs compared to males? - ANSWER smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by adding: -
ANSWER capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before? -
ANSWER pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
