CSCS book questions
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power? a. vertical jump b. 1RM bench press c. 5RM squat d. 100 m (109-yard) sprint
a.
After performing the hold-relax with agonist contraction PNF stretch for the hamstrings, which of the following explains the resulting increase in flexibility? I. autogenic inhibition II. stretch inhibition III. reciprocal inhibition IV. crossed-extensor inhibition a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
a.
An operational plan should be created in which of the following phases? a. predesign phase b. design phase c. construction phase d. preoperation phase
a.
Flexibility of which of these muscle groups or body areas is assessed during the sit-and-reach test? I. hamstrings II. erector spinae III. lumbar spine IV. hip flexors a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
a.
If a strong athlete incorporates only unilateral training into his or her program, what might the strength and conditioning professional expect to happen? a. A bilateral facilitation will occur. b. A bilateral deficit will be developed. c. A reduction in bilateral asymmetries will occur. d. Only unilateral strength will increase
a.
In upright sprinting, an athlete's stride length is largely dependent on _______________. a. the amount of vertical force produced during the stance phase b. the athlete's flexibility c. the athlete's stride rate d. the amount of horizontal force produced during the toe-off of the stance phase
a.
The basketball coach says his starting center needs to jump higher. In addition to beginning a plyometric program, which of the following resistance training exercises are MOST specific to this goal? I. power clean II. leg (knee) curl III. front squat IV. seated calf (heel) raise a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
a.
Which of the following is NOT a component of an emergency plan? a. emergency medicine b. emergency communication c. emergency equipment d. emergency personnel
a.
Which of the following is a rationale for using variable-resistance training methods? a. to accommodate the changing mechanical advantages associated with constant-loaded exercises b. to minimize force application throughout the full range of motion c. to increase the time spent decelerating during a lifting motion d. to keep the applied resistance constant during changes in joint angle
a.
Which of the following phases is (are) commonly used to vary workouts during the preparatory period? I. hypertrophy II. cardiovascular III. basic strength IV. supercompensation a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
a.
Which of the following types of activity is inappropriate during the inflammatory response phase of a medial collateral ligament sprain? a. lower extremity plyometrics b. submaximal isometric quadriceps strengthening c. hip joint stretching d. upper extremity ergometry
a.
Which of the following types of training is conducted at an intensity equal to the lactate threshold? a. pace/tempo b. interval c. high-intensity interval training (HIIT) d. Fartlek
a.
Which of the following volumes has the potential to increase muscular strength the MOST? a. 5 sets of 5 repetitions b. 1 set of 5 repetitions c. 5 sets of 15 repetitions d. 1 set of 15 repetitions
a.
Which of the following work-to-rest ratios is the MOST appropriate to assign to a plyometric training workout? a. 1:5 b. 1:4 c. 1:3 d. 1:2
a.
All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's cardiovascular fitness in the heat EXCEPT a. performing the test in an indoor facility b. using salt tablets to retain water c. scheduling the test in the morning d. drinking fluids during the test
b.
An American football lineman has difficulty driving into defensive linemen and believes he has lost his explosive ability. Which of the following is the BEST exercise order to help this athlete improve his performance? a. back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl, power clean b. power clean, back squat, hip sled, leg (knee) curl c. leg (knee) curl, back squat, power clean, hip sled d. hip sled, power clean, leg (knee) curl, back squat
b.
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity lasting a. less than 10 seconds b. 30 to 90 seconds c. 2 to 3 minutes d. longer than 5 minutes
b.
During which of the following exercises should a spotter's hands be placed on the athlete's forearms near the wrists? a. bench press b. incline dumbbell bench press c. upright row d. lying barbell triceps extension
b.
During which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome does the body physiologically adapt to heavier training loads? a. alarm b. resistance c. exhaustion d. restoration
b.
If during the tire flip the athlete's hips rise faster than the shoulders during the initial pushing motion, what is an effective correction to give the athlete? a. Start with a higher hip position. b. Keep the hips slightly below the shoulders in this position. c. Lift the tire upward instead of driving it forward. d. Push with the arms first
b.
Select the aspect of training that requires additional emphasis when the aim is to improve change-of-direction ability. a. strength b. eccentric strength c. reactive strength d. rate of force development
b.
The medium-sized training cycle that lasts two to six weeks in duration is referred to as a I. block of training II. macrocycle III. microcycle IV. mesocycle a. II and III only b. I and IV only c. I, II, and IV only d. III and IV only
b.
The primary movement during the second pull phase of the power clean exercise is a. hip flexion b. hip extension c. knee flexion d. dorsiflexion
b.
When compiling results from the volleyball team's vertical jump testing, the strength and conditioning professional notices that most scores are similar, but there are three scores that are much higher than the rest. Which of the following measures of central tendency is most appropriate for this group? a. mean b. median c. mode d. variance
b.
Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of healing following an injury? a. inflammatory response b. reconditioning hypertrophy c. maturation-remodeling d. fibroblastic repair
b.
Which of the following is NOT typically the result of overuse? a. stress fracture b. grade III joint sprain c. tendinitis d. microtraumatic injury
b.
Which of the following is the correct foot pattern in the step-up exercise? a. step up left foot, step up right foot, step down left foot, step down right foot b. step up right foot, step up left foot, step down left foot, step down right foot c. step up left foot, step down left foot, step up right foot, step down right foot d. step up right foot, step up left foot, step down right foot, step down left foot
b.
Which of the following is the method most commonly used to assign and regulate exercise intensity? a. oxygen consumption b. heart rate c. ratings of perceived exertion d. race pace
b.
Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results? a. 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press b. T-test, 1RM power clean, 1RM bench press, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run c. 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press, T-test, 1RM power clean d. 1RM bench press, 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
b.
Which of the following structures detects rapid movement and initiates the stretch reflex? a. Golgi tendon organ b. muscle spindle c. extrafusal muscle fiber d. Pacinian corpuscle
b.
With regard to core training, when is instability exercise best applied? a. with untrained athletes who are relatively weak b. in trained athletes who are rehabilitating from an injury c. with trained athletes who are trying to optimize strength and power d. with untrained athletes who are new to the exercise
b.
All of the following individuals can provide medical supervision during a college soccer match EXCEPT the a. athletic trainer b. team physician c. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist d. Sports Certified Physical Therapist
c.
Drills or tests that require the athlete to move rapidly in response to a stimulus such as a whistle, arrow, or opponent are best for measuring which of the following? a. change of direction b. maneuverability c. agility d. acceleration
c.
During which of the following periods are sport-specific activities performed in the greatest volume? a. preparatory b. first transition c. competition d. second transition
c.
Elite sprinters produce ____________ forces in a _____________ ground contact time as compared to their novice counterparts. a. larger, longer b. similar, shorter c. larger, shorter d. smaller, longer
c.
Stimulation of muscle spindles induces a a. relaxation of GTOs b. relaxation of the stretched muscle c. contraction of the stretched muscle d. contraction of the reciprocal muscle
c.
The loss of physiological adaptations upon the cessation of training is an example of a. specificity of training b. cross-training c. detraining d. tapering
c.
The soccer team is transitioning from off-season to preseason training. How should the team's resistance training frequency be altered? a. Increase frequency to improve muscular endurance. b. Do not change frequency and add plyometrics. c. Decrease frequency to allow increased sport skill practice. d. Design a split routine with three days on and one day off.
c.
The strength and conditioning professional's knowledge and skill development includes competencies in all of the following EXCEPT a. exercise and sport science b. administration and management c. finance and appraisal d. teaching and coaching
c.
Training on instability devices can reduce the overall agonist force production capacity and power output of the athlete to less than ______ of what can be achieved in a stable condition. a. 20% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90%
c.
What is the minimum recommended space between the ends of racks to provide room for spotters? a. 1 foot (30 cm) b. 2 feet (61 cm) c. 3 feet (91 cm) d. 4 feet (123 cm)
c.
What is the recommended coach-to-participant ratio during peak weight room usage time in a collegiate setting? a. 1:10 b. 1:15 c. 1:20 d. 1:25
c.
What is the recommended minimum distance between the floor and the bottom of mirrors on the walls? a. 16 inches (41 cm) b. 18 inches (46 cm) c. 20 inches (51 cm) d. 22 inches (56 cm)
c.
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player, which of the following could potentially adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results? I. using multiple testers II. retesting at a different time of day III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise IV. using an established testing protocol a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
c.
When relating the season terminology to periodization periods, which season corresponds to the preparatory period of training? a. in-season b. preseason c. off-season d. postseason
c.
Which of the following adaptations occur as an outcome of an aerobic endurance training program? I. increased oxygen delivery to working tissues II. higher rate of aerobic energy production III. greater utilization of fat as a fuel source IV. increased disturbance of the acid-base balance a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. II, III, and IV only
c.
Which of the following grips should be used during the deadlift exercise? I. overhand II. closed III. open IV. alternated a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and IV only d. II, III, and IV only
c.
Which of the following individuals is responsible for allowing an athlete to begin formal involvement in a strength and conditioning program? a. athletic director b. athlete's parent or guardian c. team's certified athletic trainer d. strength and conditioning professional
c.
Which of the following is a nontemperature-related effect of a warm-up? a. enhanced neural function b. disruption of transient connective tissue bonds c. elevation of baseline oxygen consumption d. increase in muscle temperature
c.
Which of the following is a reason for a trial of the T-test to be disqualified (see figure 13.11)? a. touching the base of cone D b. shuffling from cone C to cone D c. crossing the feet from cone B to cone C d. running forward from cone A to cone B
c.
Which of the following should be assessed before beginning a lower body plyometric training program? I. balance II. strength III. training history IV. lean body mass a. I and III only b. II and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, III, and IV
c.
Which of the following stretching techniques decreases muscle spindle stimulation? a. dynamic b. ballistic c. static d. passive
c.
Which of the following tests is NOT used to measure maximum muscular power? a. Margaria-Kalamen test b. vertical jump c. 40-yard (37 m) sprint d. 1RM power clean
c.
Which of the following types of plyometric drills is generally considered to be the MOST intense? a. jumps in place b. bounds c. depth jumps d. box jumps
c.
A female triathlete needs to improve the muscular endurance of her upper body. Using three sets of 15 repetitions per exercise, which of the following rest period lengths will MAXIMIZE her goal? a. 3 minutes b. 1.5 minutes c. 45 seconds d. 30 seconds
d.
Proper documentation is essential to the strength and conditioning facility. Which of the following is NOT part of the records that should be kept on file in the strength and conditioning facility? a. manufacturer's user's manual b. participant training logs c. written emergency plan d. medical health history
d.
The bench press, vertical jump, and 10 m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for which of the following American football positions? a. quarterback b. defensive back c. wide receiver d. defensive lineman
d.
The longest aerobic endurance training sessions should be performed during which of the following sport seasons? a. postseason b. preseason c. in-season d. off-season
d.
The rotator cuff muscles act as stabilizers to the shoulder joint. During the maturation-remodeling phase of rotator cuff (supraspinatus muscle) tendinitis rehabilitation of a basketball player, what exercise repetition range is MOST appropriate for improving the muscular endurance of the rotator cuff muscles? a. 3-5 b. 5-8 c. 8-12 d. 12-20
d.
What does the term impulse refer to? a. the relationship between power and velocity b. the relationship between acceleration and velocity c. the relationship between force and velocity d. the relationship between force and time
d.
What is the order of the four phases involved in designing a new strength and conditioning facility? a. construction, predesign, design, preoperation b. preoperation, design, construction, predesign c. predesign, construction, design d. predesign, design, construction, preoperation
d.
When stimulated during PNF stretching, Golgi tendon organs allow the relaxation of the a. stretched muscle by contracting the reciprocal muscle b. reciprocal muscle by contracting the stretched muscle c. reciprocal muscle by its own contraction d. stretched muscle by its own contraction
d.
Which of the following exercises requires a spotter? a. lat pulldown b. wrist curl c. power clean d. step-up
d.
Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when determining the space requirements of a college strength and conditioning facility? a. accessibility for the athletes b. amount and type of equipment c. number of athletes using the facility d. number of athletic teams desiring to use the facility
d.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the stretch-shortening cycle? a. amortization b. concentric c. eccentric d. isometric
d.
