NSCA-CSCS Exam Prep: Exercise
Science Questions with complete solved
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 - correct answer ✔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 action- eccentric
c. elbow flexors- concentric - correct answer ✔b
Which of the following rest periods is most appropriate for a middle distance
runner performing 800m running intervals in 2 min?
a. 2 min
b. 4 min
c. 6 min - correct answer ✔c
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per
muscle cross-sectional area is
a. lower
b. similar
c. higher - correct answer ✔b
, Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise
contributes the most to improved aerobic endurance performance?
a. increased maximal cardiac output
b. decreased resting BP
c. lowered resting HR - correct answer ✔a
Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during the
concentric muscle action of leg (knee) curl exercise?
a. the A band length increases
b. the I band length stays the same
c. the H zone length decreases - correct answer ✔c
Depletion of which of the following fuel sources hinders marathon
performance most?
a. muscle glycogen
b. triglycerides
c. creatine phosphate - correct answer ✔a
Which of the following situations would most inspire an athlete with a high
motive to achieve success?
a. a very easy competition in which the probability of success is virtually
guaranteed
b. a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even
c. an extremely difficult situation in which the probability of success is highly
unlikely - correct answer ✔b
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type II muscle fibers?
a. slow contraction speed
Science Questions with complete solved
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 - correct answer ✔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 action- eccentric
c. elbow flexors- concentric - correct answer ✔b
Which of the following rest periods is most appropriate for a middle distance
runner performing 800m running intervals in 2 min?
a. 2 min
b. 4 min
c. 6 min - correct answer ✔c
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per
muscle cross-sectional area is
a. lower
b. similar
c. higher - correct answer ✔b
, Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise
contributes the most to improved aerobic endurance performance?
a. increased maximal cardiac output
b. decreased resting BP
c. lowered resting HR - correct answer ✔a
Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during the
concentric muscle action of leg (knee) curl exercise?
a. the A band length increases
b. the I band length stays the same
c. the H zone length decreases - correct answer ✔c
Depletion of which of the following fuel sources hinders marathon
performance most?
a. muscle glycogen
b. triglycerides
c. creatine phosphate - correct answer ✔a
Which of the following situations would most inspire an athlete with a high
motive to achieve success?
a. a very easy competition in which the probability of success is virtually
guaranteed
b. a challenging situation in which the probability of success to failure is even
c. an extremely difficult situation in which the probability of success is highly
unlikely - correct answer ✔b
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type II muscle fibers?
a. slow contraction speed
