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CSCS Pre & Post-Test 150 Questions Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following activities places the MOST metabolic demand on the aerobic
    energy system? 🟥
    A. Lacrosse
    B. Powerlifting
    C. Diving
    D. Gymnastics
A

A. Lacrosse ✅

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  1. Isokinetic testing has revealed which of the following regarding muscle torque and joint angular velocity? 🟥
    A. During eccentric exercise as joint angular velocity increases, maximal torque capability decreases until about 90°
    B. During concentric exercise torque capability decreases as angular velocity increases
    C. During concentric exercise torque capability increases as angular velocity increases
    D. During eccentric exercise as joint angular velocity decreases, maximal torque capability increases until about 90%
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B. During concentric exercise torque capability decreases as angular velocity increases ✅

Lifting faster will make the weight lighter!

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  1. Which of the following substrates DO NOT require oxygen in order to be metabolized for energy? ✅
    I. Creatine Phosphate
    II. Triglycerides
    Il. Protein
    IV. Blood Glucose
    A. I and IV
    B. I and II
    C. Il and III
    D. Il and IV
A

A. I and IV ✅

I. Creatine Phosphate & IV. Blood Glucose

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  1. Which of the following is an approximate rest interval for a sprinter performing 200m
    sprint intervals in 25 seconds? ✅
    A. 50 seconds
    B. 1 minute 40 seconds
    C. 2 minutes 5 seconds
    D. 6 minutes 15 seconds
A

C. 2 minutes 5 seconds ✅

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  1. Which of the following occurs in the biceps brachi during the concentric muscle action of a dumbbell curl exercise? 🟥
    A. Each individual sarcomere is stimulated by an alpha motor neuron
    B. Chloride ions are released inside the sarcomere
    C. The myosin cross bridge heads attach to the actin filaments
    D. The H zone increases as the Z lines are pulled away from each other
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C. The myosin cross bridge heads attach to the actin filaments ✅

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  1. In teaching the power clean, which of the following is an example of segmentation with pure part training integration? 🟥

A. Practice the first pull, followed by the first and second pull combined, and end with practice of the entire power clean

B. Practice the power clean without any equipment, progress to practice with a PVC pipe, and end with an unloaded bar

C. Practice the first pull, the second pull, and the catch independently before practicing the entire power clean

D. Practice the first and second pull independently, followed by practice of the first and the second pull combined, then practice the catch independently and end with practice of the entire power clean.

A

C. Practice the first pull, the second pull, and the catch independently before practicing ✅

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  1. How does a professional tennis player’s optimal level of arousal differ from that of a novice? ✅
    A. It is less
    B. It is more
    C. It is the same
    D. It is not related to skill level
A

B. It is more ✅

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  1. An athlete with a high motive to achieve success (MAS) would be inspired by which of the following situations? 🟥
    A. A situation in which it is very easy to achieve success
    B. A situation in which it would be very difficult to achieve success
    C. A situation in which the probability of success is 50%
    D. A situation that leads to a fear that there is a threat to self esteem
A

C. A situation in which the probability of success is 50% ✅

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  1. Which arousal regulation technique should a collegiate golfer utilize before attempting a
    15-foot putt to win a tournament? ✅
    A. Diaphragmatic Breathing
    B. Squat Jumps
    C. Listen to loud music
    D. Engage in high intensity imagery
A

A. Diaphragmatic Breathing ✅

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  1. Which of the following skills are learned better with part practice?
    I. Throwing a dart
    Il. Floor Routine in Gymnastics
    lll. Shooting a Free Throw
    IV. Archery
    A. I only
    B. Il only
    C. I and IV only
    D. Ill and IV only
A

B. Il only ✅

Il. Floor Routine in Gymnastics

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  1. Which of the following represents an appropriate pre-competition fluid recommendation for a 61 kg tri-athlete? 🟥
    A. 6 oz. fluid 4 hours before the competition
    B. 9 oz. fluid 2 hours before the competition
    C. 16 oz. fluid 1 hour before the competition
    D. 16 oz. fluid 2 hours before the competition
A

B. 9 oz. fluid 2 hours before the competition ✅

61 x 3 = 180ml or 6 oz
61 x 5 = 300ml or 10oz

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  1. Which of the following represent a reason for an athlete to reduce dietary fat? ✅
    I. To increase carbohydrate intake to support training type
    Il. To improve performance
    III. To reduce caloric intake to achieve weight loss
    IV. To decrease elevated blood cholesterol
    A. l, II, Ill only
    B. l, IV only
    C. lI, IV only
    D. I, III, IV only
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D. I, III, IV only ✅

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  1. The mechanism of ATP production during an exercise session depends primarily and secondarily on what factors? ✅
A

Intensity > Duration

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  1. The clearance of lactate from the blood can occur via all of the following mechanisms
    EXCEPT? ✅
    A. Oxidation within the muscle fiber in which it was produced
    B. Transported in the blood to other muscle fibers to be oxidized
    C. Transported in the blood to the liver where it is turned to glucose
    D. Transported in the blood to the pancreas where it is turned to insulin
A

D. Transported in the blood to the pancreas where it is turned to insulin

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  1. An Olympic marathoner moves to Colorado Springs (Altitude 6,035 feet) to train at the
    U. S. Olympic center 1 year prior to her event. Which of the following describes a long term physiological adjustment that her body would undergo? 🟥
    A. Decreased hematocrit
    B. Decreased plasma volume
    C. Decreased submaximal heart rate
    D. Increased stroke volume at rest
A

B. Decreased plasma volume

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  1. The greatest muscle force in the biceps brachii can be generated during which of the following actions? ✅

A. Isometrically holding the barbell perpendicular to the floor during a biceps curl exercise
B. Slowly performing a concentric muscle action during a biceps curl
C. Rapidly performing a concentric muscle action during a biceps curl
D. Slowly lowering the barbell during a biceps curl with a load that is greater than the 1 RM

A

D. Slowly lowering the barbell during a biceps curl with a load that is greater than the 1
RM ✅

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  1. What type of lever occurs when the muscle force and the resistive force act on the same side of the fulcrum, and the muscle force acts through a moment arm shorter than through which the resistive force acts? 🟥
    A. First Class
    B. Second Class
    C. Third Class
    D. Fourth Class
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C. Third Class ✅

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  1. Which of the following motion and exercise combinations is most specific to spiking a volleyball in the sagittal plane? ✅
    A. I and II
    B. Il and III
    C. Il and IV
    D. I and IlI
A

B. Il and III ✅

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  1. In teaching the snatch, which of the following is an example of repetitive part training? 🟥
    A. Practice the snatch without any equipment, progress to practice with a PVC pipe, and end with an unloaded bar
    B. Practice the first pull, followed by the first and second pull combined, and end with practice of the entire snatch
    C. Practice the first pull, the second pull, and the catch independently before practicing the entire snatch
    D. Practice the first and second pull independently, followed by the first and second pull combined, and end with practice of the entire snatch
A

A. Simplification “PVC”

B. Repetitive Part Training ✅

  • Repetitive: 1 → 1+2 → 1+2+3
  • for i.e. 1st pull → 1st pull + transition → 1st pull + transition + 2nd pull
  • Practice the first pull, followed by the first and second pull combined, and end with practice of the entire snatch ✅

C. Pure Part Training

D. Progressive Part Training: Stacking

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  1. Which of the following athletes would benefit the MOST from a low level of arousal? 🟥
    A. A novice golfer attempting a 17-foot putt
    B. A professional basketball player attempting a free throw
    C. A novice baseball player hitting off a tee
    D. A professional football player rushing the quarterback
A

A. A novice golfer attempting a 17-foot putt ✅

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  1. All of the following are warning signs/symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa EXCEPT? 🟥
    A. Refusing to eat foods high in saturated fat
    B. Disappearance of large amounts of food
    C. Worn tooth enamel
    D. Acid reflux disease
A

A. Refusing to eat foods high in saturated fat ✅ > Anorexia Nervosa

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  1. In teaching the push press, which is an example of simplification? 🟥
    A. Practice the dip, followed by the dip with the drive, and end with practice of the entire push press
    B. Practice the dip, the drive, and the catch independently before practicing the entire push press
    C. Practice the dip and the drive independently, followed by the dip and the drive combined, and end with practice of the entire push press
    D. Practice the push press with a PVC pipe and progress to an unloaded bar
A

A. Repetitive Part Training: 1 → 1+2 → 1+2+3

B. Pure Part Training

C. Progressive Part Training: Stacking after completing next move

D. Practice the push press with a PVC pipe and progress to an unloaded bar ✅

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  1. An athlete should employ arousal control techniques in all of the following scenarios
    EXCEPT? 🟥
    A. In order to reduce arousal when performing a new skill
    B. In order to enhance arousal when executing simple skills
    C. In order to enhance arousal when performing a complex skill
    D. In order to enhance arousal when executing a well learned skill
A

C. In order to enhance arousal when performing a complex skill ✅

Complex tasks does not need enhanced arousal condition.

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  1. Which of the following reinforcement strategies should be applied sparingly? 🟥
    A. Having a second baseman run wind-sprints after committing an error
    B. Verbally praising an outfielder for running down and catching a fly ball
    C. Benching a catcher for staying out past his curfew
    D. Allowing the winning pitcher to choose the uniform for the next game
A

A. Having a second baseman run wind-sprints after committing an error ✅

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  1. Which of the following explains the increased protein requirements for athletes? 🟥
    l. Tissue Repair
    ll. Decreased Protein Oxidation during aerobic exercise
    lll. The use of branched chain amino acids as auxiliary fuel
    lV. The consumption of incomplete proteins
    A. I, II, IlI only
    B. I, Ill only
    C. l, III, IV only
    D. II, IV only
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C. l, III, IV only ✅

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  1. A high school basketball player would like to increase his muscle mass and strength.
    Currently his average kilocalorie intake of 2,700/day has allowed him to consistently maintain a bodyweight of 80 kg. In order to gain 5 kg of lean body mass, he should adhere to which of the following guidelines each day? 🟥
    A. Consume 300 additional kilocalories and 120 g of protein
    B. Consume 500 additional kilocalories and 144 g of protein
    C. Consume 300 additional kilocalories and 96 g of protein
    D. Consume 500 additional kilocalories and 80 g of protein
A

B. Consume 500 additional kilocalories and 144 g of protein ✅

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  1. Which of the following occurs during the acceleration phase of sprinting? 🟥
    A. The thigh of the swing leg is perpendicular to the trunk
    B. Forward body lean progressively increases
    C. Stride length decreases
    D. Stride frequency decreases
A

A. The thigh of the swing leg is perpendicular to the trunk ✅

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  1. Which of the following is a technique error that should be corrected when sprinting? 🟥
    A. Eyes focused ahead during maximum velocity
    B. Eyes focused ahead during the start
    C. Arms at shoulder width during the start
    D. 90° knee angle of front leg during the start
A

B. Eyes focused ahead during the start ✅

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  1. When performing contract-relax PNF stretching of the pectorals major with a partner, which of the following describes the contraction against resistance and how long it should be maintained? 🟥
A

A. Concentric - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction - 6 seconds ✅

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  1. When performing a plyometric sit-up, which of the following describes the starting position? 🟥
    A. Athlete lays flat on the ground holding the medicine ball
    B. Athlete lays flat on the ground while their partner is in front of them holding the medicine ball
    C. Athlete sits on the ground with the trunk at a 45° angle and holds the medicine ball
    D. Athlete sits on the ground with the trunk at a 45° angle while their partner is in front of them holding the medicine ball
A

D. Athlete sits on the ground with the trunk at a 45° angle while their partner is in front of them holding the medicine ball ✅

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  1. When performing this exercise, the strength and conditioning professional would like to de-emphasize the perctoralis major and have the deltoids perform more of the work, which of the following modifications would BEST achieve that? 🟥
    A. Grasp the dumbbells with a neutral grip, place the elbows parallel to the torso, and have the athlete flex the shoulders in the sagittal plane
    B. Grasp the dumbbells with a supinated grip, place the elbows perpendicular to the torso, and have the athlete adduct the shoulders in the sagittal plane
    C. Grasp the dumbbells with a neutral grip, place the elbows perpendicular to the torso, and have the athlete adduct the shoulders in the transverse plane.
    D. Grasp the dumbbells with a supinated grip, place the elbows parallel to the torso, and have the athlete flex the shoulder in the transverse plane
A

A. Grasp the dumbbells with a neutral grip, place the elbows parallel to the torso, and have the athlete flex the shoulders in the sagittal plane ✅

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  1. Which of the following is an appropriate rest interval for a 10k runner performing 1 km
    intervals at race pace in 3 minutes and 30 seconds? 🟥
    A. 1 minute 15 seconds
    B. 3 minutes 30 seconds
    C. 7 minutes
    D. 10 minutes 30 seconds
A

B. 3 minutes 30 seconds ✅

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  1. During the competitive season the men’s soccer team has limited training time, which of the following arrangement of exercises minimizes the length of rest periods and decreases overall training time? 🟥
    A. Deadlift, Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Leg Curl, Bench Press
    B. Bench Press, Deadlift, Leg Curl, Dumbbell Shoulder Press
    C. Bench Press, Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Leg Curl, Deadlift
    D. Deadlift, Bench Press, Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Leg Curl
A

A. Deadlift, Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Leg Curl, Bench Press ✅

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  1. A basketball player is training for muscular hypertrophy, which of the following load and repetition combinations is the MOST appropriate? ✅
A

C. 75-80% 1RM 8-10 Reps ✅

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  1. A cross country runner is lifting 65% of her 1 RM for 15 repetitions at various stations in the strength and conditioning facility. Approximately how much time should she rest between stations in order to get the maximum benefit from this type of training? 🟥
    A. 30 seconds
    B. 1 minutes
    C. 3 minutes
    D. 5 minutes
A

A. 30 seconds = Endurance ✅

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  1. A high school wrestler is entering the pre-season. Which of the following training goals holds the lowest priority? 🟥
    A. Increasing muscle strength
    B. Increasing aerobic endurance
    C. Increasing joint flexibility
    D. Improving technical skill
A

B. Increasing aerobic endurance = Off season = Endurance & Hypertrophy ✅

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  1. Using the Karvonen method, which of the following is the target heart rate range for a 55 year old athlete aerobically exercising at 70-80% of her functional capacity if her resting heart rate is 71 bpm?
    A. 115-132 bpm
    B. 137-146 bpm
    C. 149-158 bpm
    D. 149-165 bpm
A

💡 (220 - Age - RHR ) x Intensity % + RHR

B. 137-146 bpm ✅

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  1. A 10 km runner is using interval training to improve his speed. Which of the following describes this type of training? 🟥
    l. Intensity close to VO2max
    ll. Work bout duration 30-90 seconds
    lll. Frequency 1-2 times per week
    IV. Work:Rest Ratio 1:1
    A. I and II only
    B. I, II, IlI only
    C. I, III, IV only
    D. l, Ill only
A

C. I, III, IV only ✅

l. Intensity close to VO2max

lll. Frequency 1-2 times per week

IV. Work:Rest Ratio 1:1

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  1. Which of the following types of aerobic endurance training is characterized by an intensity slightly above race pace? 🟥
    A. Long, slow distance
    B. Interval
    C. Fartlek
    D. Pace/ Tempo
A

**D. Pace/ Tempo ✅
**

  • Intervals runs are done at close to max effort (90 percent of your maximum effort or heart rate)
  • Tempo runs are done at a comfortably hard pace of 60 to 80 percent of your maximum effort
  • Tempo runs work to push your lactate threshold whereas interval training works to improve your VO2 max
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  1. Which of the following guidelines should be followed when designing a strength training and conditioning facility? 🟥
    l. An unobstructed pathway of 24 inches should be maintained in the facility at all times.
    ll. Mirrors should be placed a minimum of 2 inches above the floor
    lll. Barbells should be placed a minimum of 36 inches between bar ends
    IV. Drinking fountains should be placed close to entrances
    A. l, II, IlI only
    B. I, Ill only
    C. III, IV only
    D. I, III, IV only
A

C. III, IV only ✅

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  1. Which of the following will have the greatest effect on reducing the risk of liability from athletic injuries in the strength and conditioning facility? 🟥
    A. Pre-participation physical examination by a licensed physician
    B. Proper instruction of safe and effective strength and conditioning techniques
    C. A certified strength and conditioning specialist on staff
    D. Qualified and appropriate supervision of athletes at all times
A

D. Qualified and appropriate supervision of athletes at all times ✅

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  1. When administering a battery of tests, which of the following tests should be completed prior to performing 1 RM testing of the back barbell squat? 🟥
    A. 40 yard dash
    B. Curl-up
    C. 300 yard shuttle
    D. T-Test
A

D. T-Test ✅

  1. Nonfatiguing tests
  2. Agility tests
  3. Maximum power and strength tests
  4. Sprint tests
  5. Local muscular endurance tests
  6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests
  7. Aerobic capacity tests
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  1. When obtaining skinfold measurements all of the following should be adhered to
    EXCEPT? 🟥
    A. Measurements should be made on dry skin
    B. Measurements should be taken at least 2 times
    C. Measurements should be taken prior to exercise
    D. The caliper prongs should be parallel to the folds of skin
A

D. The caliper prongs should be parallel to the folds of skin ✅

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  1. An 18 year old college soccer player achieved the following test results during the first week of summer conditioning
    1 RM Back Squat: 130 Ibs.
    1 RM Bench Press: 120 Ibs.
    1 Mile Run: 6:08 (min:sec)
    Sit and Reach: 22.5 inches
    When designing her training program the focus should be on improving which of the following? 🟥
    A. Lower body strength
    B. Upper Body Strength
    C. Aerobic endurance
    D. Flexibility
A

A. Lower body strength ✅

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  1. Which of the following are tests of maximum muscular power? 🟥
    I. Vertical Jump
    ll. Margaria-Kalamen Test
    Ill. 1 RM Back Squat
    IV. 1 RM Power Clean
    A. l, ll, Ill only
    B. I, IV only
    C. III, IV only
    D. l, II, IV only
A

D. l, II, IV only ✅

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  1. In order to minimize the health risks associated with aerobic endurance testing in the heat, which of the following guidelines should be followed? 🟥
    l. Utilize salt tablets
    ll. Encourage athletes to drink
    lll. Wear dark colored clothing
    IV. Test in the morning or evening hours
    A. I, Il, IV
    B. I, IV
    C. II, IV
    D. I, II, III
A

C. II, IV ✅

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