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NCSF CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich of the following performance-related components of fitness is dependent on an
athlete's ability to react to variables in the training/competitive environment?
a.Agility
b.Quickness
c.Speed
d.Balance - Answers-Agility
_________ is defined as the change in velocity over time.
a.Reaction time
b.Agility
c.Speed
d.Acceleration - Answers-Acceleration
Which of the following is a common negative consequence of adding lean mass to a
non-contact sport athlete?
a.Increased lean mass causes reduced mobility
b.Adding mass reduces dynamic balance
c.Added mass increases absolute oxygen demands
d.Increased mass changes firing synchronicity patterns needed to spare energy -
Answers-Added mass increases absolute oxygen demands
Which health-related component of fitness plays the greatest role in measures of
anaerobic muscular endurance?
a.Flexibility
b.Muscular strength
c.Aerobic endurance
d.Body composition - Answers-Muscular strength
__________ is the primary role of strength and conditioning professionals.
a.Power development
b.Speed development
c.Strength development
d.Injury prevention - Answers-Injury prevention
Which of the following athletes covers the greatest distance during a competitive event?
a.American football defensive back
b.Basketball small forward
c.Soccer central midfielder
d.Baseball outfielder - Answers-Soccer central midfielder
,For running sports such as basketball and soccer, heart rates usually reach up to what
percentage of HRmax?
a.65%
b.70%
c.85%
d.90% - Answers-90%
All of the following are special considerations for basketball training programs, except:
a.Lunges and step-ups should not be used due to longer femoral lengths and the risk
for tibial translation
b.Pulls from the floor can start from blocks for taller athletes to reduce lower back stress
c.Squat depths may need to be modified to reflect functional mobility and proper knee
positioning
d.Unilateral work from a split stance can be incorporated to reduce trunk and knee
stress - Answers-Lunges and step-ups should not be used due to longer femoral lengths
and the risk for tibial translation
What is the average work:rest ratio for plays during a game of American football?
a.1:5-7
b.1:9-11
c.1:12-14
d.1:15-17 - Answers-1:5-7
Which jump test allows for a countermovement and upward arm swinging?
a.The countermovement jump test
b.The Sergeant jump test
c.The squat jump test
d.The single-leg jump test - Answers-The Sergeant jump test
All of the following strength balance ratios would indicate optimal function, except:
a.3:1 ankle plantar flexors:dorsiflexors
b.2:3 shoulder flexors:extensors
c.1:3 knee flexors:extensors
d.1:1 elbow flexors:extensors - Answers-1:3 knee flexors:extensors
Poor performance during which of the following flexibility tests would indicate a potential
for limitations when pulling from the floor?
a.Knee flexion test
b.Active straight-leg raise test
c.Thomas test
, d.Trunk extension test - Answers-Active straight-leg raise test
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
The initial week of a resistance training program will have the greatest impact on:
a.Metabolic adaptations
b.Neural adaptations
c.Endocrine adaptations
d.Muscle adaptations - Answers-Neural adaptations
Which muscle serves as a local stabilizer for the spine during overhead exercises?
a.Trapezius
b.Erector spinae
c.Transverse abdominis
d.Rectus abdominis - Answers-Transverse abdominis
During a plumb line assessment, postural distortion is evident if the line of measurement
goes through which of the following?
a.The lateral malleolus of the ankle
b.The acromioclavicular joint
c.The greater trochanter of the hips
d.The posterior line of the ear - Answers-The posterior line of the ear
A lateral pelvic tilt postural distortion will commonly cause which of the following issues?
a.A sports hernia
b.Plantar fasciitis
c.IT band syndrome
d.Shin splints - Answers-IT band syndrome
Which type of exercise is most appropriate for heavy loading during hypertrophy
training?
a.Open chain, open circuit
b.Closed chain, closed circuit
c.Open chain, closed circuit
d.Closed chain, open circuit - Answers-Open chain, closed circuit
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