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NCSF CSC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich of the following amino acids has been purported to increase growth hormone
release?
a.Aspartate
b.Arginine
c.Glutamine
d.Tyrosine - Answers-Arginine
Which of the following components of the integrated model of function is related to
skeletal (bone) efficiency and alignment?
a.Kinetic placement
b.Force closure
c.Form closure
d.Motor control - Answers-Form closure
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation employs a neural response from
proprioceptors to protect the tissue by increasing movement range called ____
a. reciprocal inhibition
b. potentiated inhibition
c. reactive inhibition
d. autogenic inhibition - Answers-autogenic inhibition
which of the following specifically functions to develop speed economy via improved
biomechanical proficiency
a. overspeed training drills
b. plyometric drills
c. speed technique drills
d. drag training drills - Answers-speed technique drills
Which of the following presents the appropriate ranges for essential body fat among
men and women?
a. Men - 1-3%, women - 7-9%
b. Men - 4-8%, women - 8-12%
c. Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
d. Men - 5-9%, women - 9-15% - Answers-Men - 3-5%, women - 11-14%
Which of the following is used to determine daily energy expenditure associated with
physical activities?
,a.Metabolic equivalents (METs)
b.The rate-pressure product (RPP)
c.Maximal heart rate (HRmax)
d.Respiration quotient (RQ) - Answers-Metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following is purported to be effective for inducing hyperhydration before
exercise in the heat?
a. Acai berry
b. Glycerol
c. Beetroot
d. GABA - Answers-Glycerol
Which of the following is not associated with the use of probiotics as a dietary
supplement?
a. An improved rate of recovery from rotavirus diarrhea
b. Reduced stress-induced damage to the gut caused by intense exercise
c. Alleviation of allergic or respiratory disorders among young children
d. Increased insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements - Answers-
Increased insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements
Which of the following is useful for reducing the physiological stresses induced by
hypoxia while training at higher altitudes?
a. Beta-alanine
b. Sodium phosphate
c. Antioxidants
d. Choline - Answers-Antioxidants
Athletes should rehydrate with a _______ glucose-electrolyte solution to compensate
for mineral loss and provide energy with an osmolarity that maximizes gastric emptying
during prolonged events.
a. 1-4%
b. 6-8%
c. 10-14%
d. 18-20% - Answers-6-8%
A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most common among endurance
athletes due to losses in sweat?
a. Iron
b. Zinc
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - Answers-Magnesium
,Which of the following statements related to losing weight is incorrect?
a. Meals should be scheduled in a way that maximizes fat use during exercise and
recovery while limiting fat storage throughout the day
b. Weight loss can be achieved with daily CHO, protein and fat intake of 2-5, 2-2.5, and
0.5-1 g/kg of BW respectively
c. Training sessions geared towards maximizing fat use are best employed in a fasting
state in the morning directly after waking
d. High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass
- Answers-High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare
lean mass
Which of the following is directly associated with short-distance linear speed?
a.Muscular strength
b.Cardiorespiratory fitness
c.Muscular power
d.Anaerobic endurance - Answers-Muscular power
Which of the following identifies the primary metabolic role of developing aerobic
efficiency for improved anaerobic sport performance?
a.High mitochondrial density improves ATP production during sprints
b.Oxygen enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
c.Steady-state efficiency increases the athlete's lactate threshold
d.Lipid oxidation spares liver glycogen and slows the rate of fatigue - Answers-Oxygen
enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
Traditional resistance training has limited contribution to developing specific athletic
skills because:
a.The activities are not ground based
b.The environment is consistent and predictable
c.Resistance changes how body segments move
d.Resistance training does not use the same energy pathways as competition -
Answers-The environment is consistent and predictable
Based on her scores, which component of fitness should be addressed first in a
program for a 20-year old, 140 lb. female tennis player?
a.Anaerobic endurance - 10 push-ups
b.Muscular strength - 165 lb. squat
c.Flexibility - tight internal rotators and hip flexors
d.Body composition - 22% body fat - Answers-Flexibility - tight internal rotators and hip
flexors
, During a sport analysis, which of the following is used to determine the metabolic
conditioning requirements within a training program?
a.The total quantity of directional changes during competition
b.Anthropometric measurements required for success
c.The requisite sport intelligence to fulfill a positional role
d.Work:rest ratios experienced during a game - Answers-Work:rest ratios experienced
during a game
In anaerobic sports, which energy system is predominant during actions that determine
game outcomes?
a.Phosphagen
b.Glycolytic
c.Aerobic metabolism
d.All systems are equal contributors - Answers-Phosphagen
Which of the following assessments provide the lowest predictive value to sports
performance among basketball players?
a.Vertical jump
b.Lane agility test
c.Three-quarter court sprint
d.1RM bench press - Answers-1RM bench press
Which musculoskeletal imbalance-related issue is the most common among tennis
players?
a.Lower-cross syndrome
b.Stingers
c.Patellofemoral pain
d.Shoulder complex inefficiency - Answers-Shoulder complex inefficiency
If an athlete's elbows are significantly bent during an overhead squat assessment,
which of the following muscles are most likely tight?
a.Triceps
b.Rectus abdominis
c.Pectoralis major
d.Upper trapezius - Answers-Pectoralis major
_______________ are far less accurate for validly assessing body composition
compared to hydrostatic weighing, but are reliable when the same tester is used
between assessments.
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