Weight Training Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is NOT likely to be one of the tasks of a strength and conditioning
coach?
a
Writing a comprehensive, sport-specific strength training program.
b
Educating athletes about the fundamental techniques related to lifting weights.
c
Designing a daily nutrition plan for athletes.
d
Ordering new equipment for the workout area. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c
Suppose an older adult decides to begin a strength training program to avoid sarcopenia. He
begins doing 50 crunches, 20 push-ups, and 10 pull-ups three times a day. Which component
of health related fitness is he prioritizing?
a
Muscular strength
b
Body composition
c
Flexibility
d
Muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Who should participate in strength training?
a
Athletes
b
Youth
,c
Elderly individuals
d
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Which stage is most likely to include structured strength training with the purpose of
increasing muscular size and strength?
a
Active start
b
FUNdamentals
c
Learn to train
d
Train to train - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
During resistance training, there is an increase in the energy requirements of the working
muscle. One of the mechanisms is to increase blood flow to the tissues producing the most
work. Is an increase in blood flow due to a contraction or relaxation of smooth muscle?
a
Relaxation
b
Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
What type of fiber is likely to predominate the muscular composition of a cross-country
skier?
a
Type I
b
Type II - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
, Which plane of motion is the best choice to describe the hip movement during a deadlift?
a
Transverse (splits top and bottom)
b
Sagittal (splits left and right)
c
Frontal (Splits front and back) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Which of the following movements best describes the hips during a deadlift
a
Rotation
b
Extension
c
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Do the activity 3 supplemental - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- done
Which of the following is NOT a question from the Canadian Society for Exercise
Physiology PAR-Q?
a
Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do
physical activity recommended by a doctor?
b
Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
c
How long have you been involved in your current strength training program?
d
Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made
worse by a change in your physical activity?
e
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is NOT likely to be one of the tasks of a strength and conditioning
coach?
a
Writing a comprehensive, sport-specific strength training program.
b
Educating athletes about the fundamental techniques related to lifting weights.
c
Designing a daily nutrition plan for athletes.
d
Ordering new equipment for the workout area. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c
Suppose an older adult decides to begin a strength training program to avoid sarcopenia. He
begins doing 50 crunches, 20 push-ups, and 10 pull-ups three times a day. Which component
of health related fitness is he prioritizing?
a
Muscular strength
b
Body composition
c
Flexibility
d
Muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Who should participate in strength training?
a
Athletes
b
Youth
,c
Elderly individuals
d
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
Which stage is most likely to include structured strength training with the purpose of
increasing muscular size and strength?
a
Active start
b
FUNdamentals
c
Learn to train
d
Train to train - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- d
During resistance training, there is an increase in the energy requirements of the working
muscle. One of the mechanisms is to increase blood flow to the tissues producing the most
work. Is an increase in blood flow due to a contraction or relaxation of smooth muscle?
a
Relaxation
b
Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
What type of fiber is likely to predominate the muscular composition of a cross-country
skier?
a
Type I
b
Type II - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- a
, Which plane of motion is the best choice to describe the hip movement during a deadlift?
a
Transverse (splits top and bottom)
b
Sagittal (splits left and right)
c
Frontal (Splits front and back) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Which of the following movements best describes the hips during a deadlift
a
Rotation
b
Extension
c
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b
Do the activity 3 supplemental - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- done
Which of the following is NOT a question from the Canadian Society for Exercise
Physiology PAR-Q?
a
Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do
physical activity recommended by a doctor?
b
Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
c
How long have you been involved in your current strength training program?
d
Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made
worse by a change in your physical activity?
e
