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NSCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ FINAL/ GRADED A+ A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has developed facial hair and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is the most effective indicator of their physical maturation level? a. exercise readiness b. chronological age c. skeletal age d. emotional maturity - -c. skeletal age As boys grow, they become taller and gain body mass. During this time, muscle change...

NSCA EXAM STUDY GUIDE CLIENT CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ A. Initial Interview – What are some predictors of a successful client-personal trainer relationship? - -The personal trainer should provide a detailed description of the services available. important information to include would be an explanation of the trainers eduction, professional experience, certifications and expertise. another important component would be to discuss where and when s...

NSCA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? - -during completion of the health appraisal process When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? - -at the initial client consultation meeting Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client? - -establishing the client/trainer agreement When should the client fill o...

NSCA PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Can a client's VO2 Max be estimated without having them exercise? - -Yes All of these are examples of foods and beverages that provide the largest number of empty calories for americans excepts: Rice and Bread, Cheese, Sodas/energy drinks/sports drinks, cakes/cookies/pastires - -Rice and Bread What does PAR-Q stand for? - -Physical Activity Readiness What is NOT proper procedure when administering an AED treatment? - -Placing t...

NSCA PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Can a client's VO2 Max be estimated without having them exercise? - -Yes All of these are examples of foods and beverages that provide the largest number of empty calories for americans excepts: Rice and Bread, Cheese, Sodas/energy drinks/sports drinks, cakes/cookies/pastires - -Rice and Bread What does PAR-Q stand for? - -Physical Activity Readiness What is NOT proper procedure when administering an AED treatment? - -Placing th...

NSCA PRACTICE TEST REVIEW - PART 2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ Which training modality cannot utilize a 5% increase in training intensity as effectively? - -training for hypertrophy hypertrophy - -large number of exercises with short recovery periods, which does not facilitate a simple 5% increase for every exercise James has been training for and competing in triathlons for 5 years. He wants to increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you ...

NSCA RESISTANCE TRAINING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 1 Rep %1 RM equals - -100% 2 Rep %1 RM equals - -95% 3 Rep %1 RM equals - -93% 4 Rep %1 RM equals - -90% 5 Rep %1 RM equals - -87% 6 Rep %1 RM equals - -85% 7 Rep %1 RM equals - -83% 8 Rep %1 RM equals - -80% 9 Rep %1 RM equals - -77% 10 Rep %1 RM equals - -75% 11 Rep %1 RM equals - -70% 12 Rep %1 RM equals - -67%

NSCA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Typical patterns for use of steroids - -stacking and cycling Hormone precursor theorized to increase body's ability to produce a specific hormone - - prohormones Acromegaly is a risk factor for athletes who use which of the following as an ergogenic aid? - - Human growth hormone Beta-blockers - -Class of drugs that block the B-adrenergic receptors, preventing its catecholamines from binding (norepinephrine and...

NSCA-CPT EXAM QUESTIONS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What are considered core exercises? Give examples - -Multi-joint exercises that work one big muscle along with other smaller muscle and joints. Ex: bench press, back squat What is considered a structural exercise? Give examples - -Core exercises that loads the spine and makes the muscles of the torso erect. Ex: Back squat, overhead squat, shoulder press. What is considered an assistance exercise? Give example. - -Assistan...

NSCA-CPT FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ How does VO2max change with chronic aerobic endurance training? What causes this change? - - Increases, due to increased Q (cardiac output; due to increased SV, not HR) How is HR affected by chronic aerobic endurance training? - -Unchanged or decreased slightly Heart adaptations to chronic aerobic endurance training? - -Left ventricle hypertrophy and chamber diameter increases Coronary arteriole densities and diameters i...

NSCA-CPT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ VERIFIED/ Personal trainers MATER. What does MATER stand for? - -- Motivate - Assess - Train - Educate - Refer During the initial interview, the personal trainer and client assess _______, develop _____, and establish a client-trainer ______. - -- Compatibility - Goals - Agreement What are the 7 steps of the Client Consultation and Health Appraisal? - -1 - Schedule interview 2 - Conduct interview 3 - Health forms 4 - Evalu...

NSCA-CSCS EXAM CHAPTER 1/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100% ACCURATE/ To what structures do the cross-bridges attach during muscle action? - -Actin Which substance regulates muscle actions? - -Calcium Which substance acts at the neuromuscular junction to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit? - - Acetylcholine Which muscle fiber type is the MOST beneficial for a marathon runner? - -Type I When throwing a baseball, an athlete's arm is rapidly stretched just prior to throwing the...

NSCA (PROGRAM DESIGN) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Principles of effective goal setting 1. Make goals specific, measurable, and observable 2. clearly identify time constraints 3. use moderately difficult goals 4. record goals and monitor progress 5. diversify process, performance, outcomes 6. set short term goals to achieve long term goals 7. make sure goals are internalized (client makes their own) Correct sequence of training for maximal power generating capacity 1. ...

NSCA-CSCS EXAM PREP EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ The pelvis is located _______________ to the patella. - -superior Which of the following is the smallest contractile unit of skeletal muscle? myosin epimysium sarcolemma sarcomere - -sarcomere Which of the following describes Type I muscle fibers? rapid force development capabilities fatigue resistant with high aerobic energy supply inefficient and easily fatigable high myosin ATPase activity - -fatigue resistant with h...

NSCA-CPT READINESS TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ following eight weeks of regular strength training, a 10-year-old boy made significant gains in chest press and leg press performance. What is most responsible for his training-induced gains in muscle strength? - -neural adaptations In regard to the use of a weight belt, the NSCA recommends: a. the use of a belt when performing front and back squats, regardless of load b. the use of a belt when performing front and back sq...

NSCA-CPT: CLIENT CONSULTATION & ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What components of personal training services should be assessed to determine compatibility? - -- Detailed description of services available. - Evaluate the level of exercise readiness. - Assess suitability and appropriateness. How can a personal trainer assess exercise readiness? - -(Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q)) - By assessing the motivation and commitment of the individual. -...

NSCA-CSCS EXAM PREP: EXERCISE SCIENCE/ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ During the concentric phase of the low bar back squat, which of the following muscles acts as an antagonist to the gluteus maximus? a. quadriceps b. hamstrings c. psoas major - -c Which of the following muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated with the downward phase of the dumbbell biceps curl? a. Primary group- elbow extensors, Primary action- eccentric b. Primary group- elbow flexors, Primary ac...

NSCA-CPT PRACTICE/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. VERIFIED/ The optimal area for body weight training in a gym is which of the following? - -49 sq ft. A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Where should the personal trainer recommend the mirrors be placed? - -Position bottom edge at a minimum of 20in (51cm) off the floor Which of the following muscle groups are concentrically involved during the upward movement phase of the lead leg of the step-up exercise? - -Quadri...

NSCA - CPT: PROGRAM PLANNING/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ What mode of training may be used for improved stride length while sprinting? - -Resisted Training What type of fat should be consumed in the least, or not consumed? - -Trans Fat What load and rep scheme is most appropriate for someone wanting to improve their strength? - - 4 reps at 90% of 1rm How do you determine THR? (Target Heart Rate) - -THR = (APMHR x Exercise Intensity) How do you determine APMHR? (Age...

NSCA-CSCS CHAPTER 17/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWER, RATED A+ Resistance training programs for athletic populations require attention to what principles? - -1. specificity 2. overload 3. progression What is the acronym that is used interchangeably with specificity? - -SAID = Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands aka the type of demand placed on the body dictates the type of adaptation that will occur Specificity also relates to the athlete's sport season. As an athlete progresse...