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ISSA- STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EXAM
2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
Q: Athletes who tend to perform below their potential or fail to
make improvements might be operating from what type of
mindset? - correct answer -Fixed mindset .
Q: The expectation or belief in one's ability to perform well at a
specific task or in a specific situation is called - correct answer -
self-efficacy. .
Q: The four sources of confidence associated with performance
psychology are: personal experience, physiological state, verbal
persuasion, and - correct answer -vicarious experience .
Q: Which of the follow is true regarding goal setting? - correct
answer -Long-term goals provide the necessary motivation to
purse short-term goals. .
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Q: Instructing athletes to pay attention to what they say to
themselves before and during a training session or performance,
is an example of the athlete becoming more aware of their -
correct answer -self-talk. .
Q: Which type of cues direct the athlete to focus on physical
sensations or body movements? - correct answer -Internal cues .
Q: Which of the following is true regarding rapid breathing drills
used to "amp up" for performance? - correct answer -The athlete
should repeat 15-30 times .
Q: What is the primary role of a strength and conditioning coach?
- correct answer -To develop an athlete's performance safely and
effectively .
Q: Which of the following actions is generally within the scope of
practice for a strength and conditioning coach? - correct answer -
Providing verbal cues and feedback during resistance training
exercises .
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Q: Of all the steps taken to prepare for a strength and
conditioning job interview, which is arguably the most
challenging? - correct answer -Showing an understanding of what
the team needs .
Q: With regard to a new coach interviewing for a strength and
conditioning job, which of the following is a recommended
practice. - correct answer -Highlight and explain any volunteered
time spent to better understand player needs. .
Q: With regard to the interview process for a strength and
conditioning job, once a coach has determined to the best of their
ability what the team needs, a coach should - correct answer -
highlight how they can help the team. .
Q: During an interview, the interviewer may ask some challenging
questions about self-perceived weaknesses, and it is for this
reason a coach should - correct answer -present solutions
demonstrating a capacity to overcome any shortfalls. .
Q: According to the chapter material, what will largely define a
coach's future? - correct answer -The people surrounding a coach
.
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Q: Some ideas that might help a coach improve their network
include - correct answer -contacting people admired in the field. .
Q: Which of the following is most likely to increase the chances of
being likable? - correct answer -Being generous with praise .
Q: Many experts recommend that a new hire - correct answer -
demonstrate confidence and authority without appearing bossy. .
Q: What is the neural circuitry that travels outside the spinal cord?
- correct answer -Peripheral nervous system .
Q: Which of the following is a sensory receptor within a muscle
that detects changes in length and helps regulate contraction? -
correct answer -Muscle spindle .
ISSA- STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EXAM
2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
Q: Athletes who tend to perform below their potential or fail to
make improvements might be operating from what type of
mindset? - correct answer -Fixed mindset .
Q: The expectation or belief in one's ability to perform well at a
specific task or in a specific situation is called - correct answer -
self-efficacy. .
Q: The four sources of confidence associated with performance
psychology are: personal experience, physiological state, verbal
persuasion, and - correct answer -vicarious experience .
Q: Which of the follow is true regarding goal setting? - correct
answer -Long-term goals provide the necessary motivation to
purse short-term goals. .
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Q: Instructing athletes to pay attention to what they say to
themselves before and during a training session or performance,
is an example of the athlete becoming more aware of their -
correct answer -self-talk. .
Q: Which type of cues direct the athlete to focus on physical
sensations or body movements? - correct answer -Internal cues .
Q: Which of the following is true regarding rapid breathing drills
used to "amp up" for performance? - correct answer -The athlete
should repeat 15-30 times .
Q: What is the primary role of a strength and conditioning coach?
- correct answer -To develop an athlete's performance safely and
effectively .
Q: Which of the following actions is generally within the scope of
practice for a strength and conditioning coach? - correct answer -
Providing verbal cues and feedback during resistance training
exercises .
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Q: Of all the steps taken to prepare for a strength and
conditioning job interview, which is arguably the most
challenging? - correct answer -Showing an understanding of what
the team needs .
Q: With regard to a new coach interviewing for a strength and
conditioning job, which of the following is a recommended
practice. - correct answer -Highlight and explain any volunteered
time spent to better understand player needs. .
Q: With regard to the interview process for a strength and
conditioning job, once a coach has determined to the best of their
ability what the team needs, a coach should - correct answer -
highlight how they can help the team. .
Q: During an interview, the interviewer may ask some challenging
questions about self-perceived weaknesses, and it is for this
reason a coach should - correct answer -present solutions
demonstrating a capacity to overcome any shortfalls. .
Q: According to the chapter material, what will largely define a
coach's future? - correct answer -The people surrounding a coach
.
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Q: Some ideas that might help a coach improve their network
include - correct answer -contacting people admired in the field. .
Q: Which of the following is most likely to increase the chances of
being likable? - correct answer -Being generous with praise .
Q: Many experts recommend that a new hire - correct answer -
demonstrate confidence and authority without appearing bossy. .
Q: What is the neural circuitry that travels outside the spinal cord?
- correct answer -Peripheral nervous system .
Q: Which of the following is a sensory receptor within a muscle
that detects changes in length and helps regulate contraction? -
correct answer -Muscle spindle .
