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NSCA-CSCS Exam with Complete SolutionsA 17 y/o high school XC runner has been training aerobically for six months in
preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will occur in
the muscles during that time?
a. increased concentrations of glycolytic enzymes
b. hyperplasia of Type II fibers
c. transformation from Type I to Type II fibers
d. hypertrophy of Type I fibers - ANS-d. hypertrophy of Type I fibers
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?
a. vertical jump
b. 1RM bench press
c. 5RM squat
d. 100m (109 yard) sprint - ANS-a. vertical jump
A female triathlete needs to improve the muscular endurance of her upper body. Using
3 sets of 15 reps per exercise, which of the following rest period lengths will MAXIMIZE
her goal?
a. 3 minutes
b. 1.5 minutes
c. 45 seconds
d. 30 seconds - ANS-d. 30 seconds
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the
following anatomical planes?
a. sagittal
b. perpendicular
c. frontal
d. transverse - ANS-a. sagittal
After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following
information to the body EXCEPT
a. amount of physiological stress
b. metabolic demands of exercise
c. type of physiological stress
d. energy expended - ANS-d. energy expended
,After performing the hold-relax with agonist contraction PNF stretch for the hamstrings,
which of the following explains the resulting increase in flexibility?
I. autogenic inhibition
II. stretch inhibition
III. reciprocal inhibition
IV. crossed-extensor inhibition
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only - ANS-a. I and III only
All of the following individuals can provide medical supervision during a college soccer
match EXCEPT the
a. athletic trainer
b. team physician
c. certified strength and conditioning specialist
d. sports certified physical therapist - ANS-c. certified strength and conditioning
specialist
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's
cardiovascular fitness in the heat EXCEPT
a. performing the test in an indoor facility
b. using salt tablets to retain water
c. scheduling the test in the morning
d. drinking fluids during the test - ANS-b. using salt tablets to retain water
An 8 y/o boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six-month
resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for this
gain?
a. increased number of muscle fibers
b. enhanced cross-sectional area
c. greater muscle density
d. improved neuromuscular functioning - ANS-d. improved neuromuscular functioning
An American football lineman has difficulty driving into defensive linemen and believes
he has lost his explosive ability. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to
help this athlete improve his performance?
a. back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl, power clean
b. power clean, back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl
c. leg (knee) curl, back squat, power clean, hip sled
, d. hip sled, power clean, leg (knee) curl, back squat - ANS-b. power clean, back squat,
hip sled, leg (knee) curl
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise.
Which of the following type (s) of levers occur(s) at the elbow during this exercise?
I. 1st class
II. 2nd class
III. 3rd class
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and III only
d. II and III only - ANS-c. I and III only
An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of
a. motive to avoid failure
b. autogenic training
c. selective attention
d. achievement motivation - ANS-d. achievement motivation
An Olympic weightlifter attempting a personal record is able to ignore the audience to
concentrate solely on her performance. Which of the following abilities is this athlete
most likely using to perform the exercise?
a. selective attention
b. somatic anxiety
c. guided discovery
d. self-efficacy - ANS-a. selective attention
An operational plan should be created in which of the following phases?
a. presdesign phase
b. design phase
c. construction phase
d. preoperation phase - ANS-a. predesign phase
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity
lasting
a. less than 10 seconds
b. 30-90 seconds
c. 2-3 minutes
d. longer than 5 minutes - ANS-b. 30-90 seconds
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