tactical strength and conditioning
questions with correct answers
The tactical strength and conditioning facilitator (TSAC-F) certification was developed by the national
strength association for people who have an interest in working with tactical athletes. Which of the
following is NOT a requirement for this certification?
Must have a college degree
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be AED/CPR certified - ANSWER✔✔-Must have a college degree
Training technical and tactical skills should be emphasized before general physical preparation in tactical
athletes
True or False - ANSWER✔✔-False
Which of the following is a requirement of tactical athletes but not traditional sports athletes?
1. Require specific strength and conditioning programs
2. Compete against an opponent with predetermined event parameters
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3. Capacity to execute physically demanding tasks
4. Requires year round/ continuous physical readiness - ANSWER✔✔-Requires year round/continuous
physical readiness
Which of the following BEST describes the tactical athletes job demands
Unexpected is the norm
structured and controlled
mostly sedentary and relatively consistent - ANSWER✔✔-Unexpected is the norm
Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a training program for the tactical
athlete
unpredictable schedules
seasonal training
structured job demands - ANSWER✔✔-unpredictable schedules
The role of a tactical performance coach includes all of the following except
designing training programs
preventing common injuries
reinforcing physical preparedness
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providing nutrition counseling - ANSWER✔✔-providing nutrition counseling
a strength and conditioning professional observes an officer jumping out of her car and hopping a
barricade in pursuit of a suspect. This would best be described as a ________ analysis
movement
injury
illness - ANSWER✔✔-movement
All of the following would be considered a "Tactical Athlete" EXCEPT
Construction workers
SWAT
Firefighters
military - ANSWER✔✔-construction
The prerequisites to become a certified TSAC facilitator include being 18 years old, having a CPR/AED
certification and what other component?
College coaching experience
postssecondary education
highschool diploma
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