CSCCa - SCCC Questions and Detailed
Correct Answers
Early increases in strength are most readily explained by:
a) small increase in fiber numbers
b) increases in numbers of fibers recruited
c) neural adaptation facilitating fiber contraction
d) b&c - Answer: d) b&c
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
Which of the following would be the most appropriate warm-up for soccer players?
a) static stretching
b) foam rolling
c) light jogging
d) dynamic warmup - Answer: d) dynamic warmup
Which of the following about free weights versus machine weights is correct?
a) proprioception is better developed with machine weights
b) core stabilization is better developed with machine weights
Correct Answers
Early increases in strength are most readily explained by:
a) small increase in fiber numbers
b) increases in numbers of fibers recruited
c) neural adaptation facilitating fiber contraction
d) b&c - Answer: d) b&c
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
Which of the following would be the most appropriate warm-up for soccer players?
a) static stretching
b) foam rolling
c) light jogging
d) dynamic warmup - Answer: d) dynamic warmup
Which of the following about free weights versus machine weights is correct?
a) proprioception is better developed with machine weights
b) core stabilization is better developed with machine weights
