NCSF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - Answers-Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a
result of tight ____________________. - Answers-glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - Answers-a concentric
contraction of the anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the
shoulder? - Answers-no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - Answers-barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Answers-kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during
the back squat? - Answers-gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for
retraction of the scapula? - Answers-rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers
when using 80% 1RM? - Answers-barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? - Answers-
frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the
ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - Answers-fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? -
Answers-latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize?
- Answers-standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - Answers-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? - Answers-proprioception
, What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
Answers-hip abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in
order to effectively train the: - Answers-rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Answers-
mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - Answers-testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Answers-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? - Answers-glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - Answers-isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - Answers-
respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? -
Answers-intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? - Answers-
inadequate carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have
lower cardiac outputs compared to males? - Answers-smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by
adding: - Answers-capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before? -
Answers-pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - Answers-nervous system
Delayed-onset muscle soreness generally appears: - Answers-24-48 hours after a
training session ends
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement? - Answers-Kinetic chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a
result of tight ____________________. - Answers-glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________. - Answers-a concentric
contraction of the anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the
shoulder? - Answers-no joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)? - Answers-barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? - Answers-kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during
the back squat? - Answers-gluteus maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for
retraction of the scapula? - Answers-rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers
when using 80% 1RM? - Answers-barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? - Answers-
frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the
ankle is in full dorsi flexion? - Answers-fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? -
Answers-latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize?
- Answers-standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________. - Answers-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? - Answers-proprioception
, What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? -
Answers-hip abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in
order to effectively train the: - Answers-rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Answers-
mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - Answers-testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Answers-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? - Answers-glycogen
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - Answers-isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - Answers-
respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? -
Answers-intensity of exercise
What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? - Answers-
inadequate carbohydrates
Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have
lower cardiac outputs compared to males? - Answers-smaller relative heart size
To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by
adding: - Answers-capillaries
Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before? -
Answers-pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output
Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new
training stimulus? - Answers-nervous system
Delayed-onset muscle soreness generally appears: - Answers-24-48 hours after a
training session ends
