Missed Questions CSCS

Carb loading (72 hours out; 36-48 hours out)

-8 to 10 g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight. This regimen should increase muscle glycogen stores 20% to 40% above normal -10 to 12 g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight, have been suggested for runners during the 36 to 48 hours before a marathon

Performance in which of the following events has been shown to be MOST enhanced by creatine supplementation?

100-m sprint

What is the BEST recommendation for how far from a competition should an athlete begin carbohydrate loading?

3 days

A 6'6‖ college football offensive lineman weighs 157 kg and has an average daily intake of 5,800 kilocalories. During the offseason he would like to maintain his muscle but decrease his weight by 10 kg. A general guideline would be for him to consume which of the following each day? A. 314 g of protein and a 1,500 kilocalorie deficit B. 235 g of protein and a 500 kilocalorie deficit C. 360 g of protein and a 500 kilocalorie deficit D. 190 g of protein and a 1,500 kilocalorie deficit

360 g of protein and a 500 kilocalorie deficit

The degradation of one blood glucose molecule via the oxidative energy system produces approximately how many ATP?

38

Athletes who participate in strength, sprint, and skill activities need approximately_____of carbs per kg of BW per day

5-6

LDLs

< 100: optimal o 130-159: borderline high o 160-189: high o ≥ 190: very high

An area of special emphasis when designing a resistance training program for women is?

Development of the upper body

Which of the following reflects the pressure exerted against the arterial walls when no blood is being forcefully ejected by the ventricles of the heart?

Diastolic Blood Pressure

What would be the primary energy system used for a male athlete running the 400m hurdles in the Olympics?

Fast Glycolysis

ATP used during the 400-m dash would be primarily supplied from what energy system?

Fast glycolysis

Which energy system results in the formation of the organic end product lactic acid?

Fast glycolysis

What is the primary source of fuel for a 120 min low intensity workout on a rowing ergometer?

Fat

When the intensity of exercise increases there is a gradual shift from which of the following as the preferred source of fuel?

Fat to Carbohydrate

An athlete who is blood doping would likely experience a substantial increase in what lab values?

Hematocrit and Hemoglobin

During the performance of high intensity anaerobic exercise accumulation of which of the following in working skeletal muscle leads to decreased performance?

Hydrogen Ions

All of the following are physiological roles of growth hormone EXCEPT A. Increase glycogen synthesis B. Increase protein synthesis C. Increaselipolysis D. Increase collagen synthesis

Increase glycogen synthesis

Which of the following adjustments occur during prolonged altitude exposure?

Increased blood viscosity

During aerobic exercise, blood flow to the active muscles is?

Increased by dilation of arterioles

Heavy resistance exercise has what effect on cardiac output?

Increases rapidly

Which of the following represents a physiological role of Growth Hormone?

Increases retention of potassium

The women's soccer coach felt the team hustled especially hard at today's practice and announced that no wind sprints would be required at the end of practice. Which type of motivational phenomena does this relate to?

Negative reinforcement

A college football nose guard is 188 cm tall and weighs 135 kg. How would this athlete be classified using BMI? A. Normal B. Overweight C. Obese D. Extreme Obesity

Obese

All of the following are important signal mechanisms for IGF release EXCEPT? A. Growth Hormone B. Testosterone C. Nutritional Status D. Insulin Levels

Testosterone

Total Cholesterol

o < 200: desirable o 200-239: borderline high o ≥ 240: high

Athletes who eat at least 4 hours before competition should include approximately ___ of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight and ____

1 to 4 g; 0.15 to 0.25 g

Athletes should ensure that they are eating enough protein to maximize gains in lean body mass? (how much)

1.5-2g

Within 30 minutes after aerobic endurance training, approximately____of higher-glycemic carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight should be consumed to quickly stimulate glycogen resynthesis

1.5grams

Athletes who want to maintain muscle and lose body fat while dieting should consume about ____g protein per kilogram body weight per day in addition to maintaining a moderate energy deficit of approximately 500 calories/day

1.8 to 2.7

During a session of intense aerobic exercise, what percentage of total body energy is required for pulmonary ventilation?

10%

If the precompetition meal is consumed 2 hours before exercise, athletes should aim for approximately ___ of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight.

1g

You want to provide a measure of a running back's speed, tests of speed are usually not conducted over distances greater than which of the following? a) 50 m b) 200 m c) 800 m d) 1600 m

200 m

What is the value of a metabolic equivalent (MET)

3.5 ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute

A 6'4‖ male has an average daily intake of 2,900 kilocalories. This has allowed him to maintain a weight of 77 kg. He would like to gain an additional 7 kg of muscle. A general guideline would be for him to consume which of the following each day? A. 500 additional kilocalories and 131 g of protein B. 500 additional kilocalories and 92 g of protein C. 300 additional kilocalories and 124 g of protein D. 300 additional kilocalories and 170 g of protein

500 additional kilocalories and 131 g of protein

Which of the following would represent an appropriate daily consumption of carbohydrate and protein for a 5'9‖ 60 kg marathon runner? A. 540 g carbohydrate and 30 g of protein B. 600 g carbohydrate and 78 g protein C. 360 g carbohydrate and 66 g of protein D. 480 g carbohydrate and 42 g of protein

600 g carbohydrate and 78 g protein

An athlete training for hypertrophy should consume which of the following after a muscle damaging training session in addition to 40 g of protein? A. 60 g of low glycemic carbohydrates B. 70 g of high glycemic carbohydrates C. 20 g of unsaturated fat D. 5 g of saturated fat

70 g of high glycemic carbohydrates

Aerobic endurance athletes training 90 minutes or more per day at moderate intensity (70-80% VO2 max) should aim for___ of carbs per kg of BW per day

8-10

A pre-competition meal is MOST important for which of the following athletes? A. A 34 year old competing in a 5K at 8AM B. A 29 year old competing in a marathon at 8AM C. A 22 year old that has a basketball game at 6PM D. A 20 year old that has a wrestling match at 12 noon.

A 29 year old competing in a marathon at 8AM

As a strength and conditioning professional you should be aware that female basketball players are six times more likely than males to injure what body part?

ACL

An athlete performs a vertical jump height test followed by a 1 RM test of his back squat. What is the primary energy source utilized during these tests? a) Oxygen b) Glucose c) Fat d) ATP

ATP

The Creatine Kinase reaction provides energy by catalyzing the synthesis of ATP from which of the following?

Adenosine Diphosphate and Creatine Phosphate

Those with pica should be tested for which of the following?

Anemia

Growth hormone is secreted by which of the following?

AnteriorPituitary

Through which valve does blood flow after contraction of the left ventricle?

Aortic

A female gymnast has decided to become a strict vegan, as a result of this diet she is a risk for not meeting the requirements for which of the following? A. B12 B. Magnesium C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin A

B12

Which of the following have affects such as lipolysis and thermogenesis and have been found to increase lean mass and decrease stored fat?

Beta-Adrenergic Agonists

A youth female athlete has been placed in Stage 4 of Tanner's Classification. What does this classification assess?

Biological Age

What is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the myofibril, causing tension development in a muscle?

Calcium ions that bind to troponin

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized without the presence of oxygen?

Carbohydrates

Muscle uptake of creatine can be enhanced by pairing it with which of the following?

Carbs

Which of the following lever classes has the fulcrum at one end and the effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load?

Class III lever

Which of the following occurs as result of heavy resistance training?

Decreased Mitochondrial Density

An Olympic middle distance runner has been training in Colorado Springs for the last 6 months. Which of the following represents a long term adjustment to high altitude?

Decreased plasma volume

All of the following are functions of Human Growth Hormone EXCEPT? a) Increased bone and muscle growth b) Increased uptake of glucose c) Decreased uptake of amino acids d) Increased utilization of fatty acids

Decreased uptake of amino acids

Which of the following is a protein primarily produced in the kidney that stimulates new red blood cells? a) Insulin b) Stanozolol c) Epinephrine d) Erythropoietin

Erythropoietin

Which of the following muscles help expand the lungs by elevating the rib cage?

External intercostals

Anthropometry is the science of measurement applied to the human body, and measurements generally include all of the following EXCEPT? a) Flexibility b) Height c) Weight d) Limb Girths

Flexibility

What is the recommended HDL level in order to protect against heart disease?

Greater than or equal to 60

Which of the following structures of a sarcomere shrinks in the pectoralis major muscle during the concentric action of a bench press?

H-zone

During a session of heavy resistance training, which of the following responses occur in the cardiovascular system? Increase in Heart Rate Increase in Stroke Volume Increase in Blood Flow to all Muscles Increase in Systolic Blood Pressure

I, II, IV only

The process of muscle hypertrophy involves which of the following? I. Increase in synthesis of actin II. Increase in synthesis of myosin III. Increase in number of capillaries IV. Increase in number of myofibrils

I, II, IV only

Which of the following can be utilized to reduce the risk of overuse injuries in youth athletes? I. Have them evaluated by a sports medicine physician prior to participating II. Encourage them to participate in a single sport III. Encourage them to participate in physical activity only during the sport season IV. Monitor their nutritional status to ensure their diets are adequate

I, IV only

The strength and conditioning professional is selecting exercises to target the core of a 20 year old female basketball player. Performance of which of the following exercises will also improve sports performance? I.Plank II.Deadlift III Push-Up IV Push-Press

II and IV only

A college soccer player who excludes dairy from her diet will have a hard time meeting her nutritional requirements for which of the following nutrients? I. Protein II. Vitamin D III. Magnesium IV . Potassium

II, and IV only

An athlete would gain a physiological benefit from carbohydrate consumption during which of the following activities? I. 5k Run II. Soccer Match III. Half Marathon IV. College Wrestling Match

II. Soccer Match III. Half Marathon

Which of the following are indicative of the ideal performance state? I. A broad focus of attention II. Clear thinking about performance III. The absence of fear IV. A sense of personal control

III, IV only

As the moment arm of the applied force lengthens, which of the following describes the resultant effect on mechanical advantage?

It increases

How does the patella increase the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps muscle group?

It maintains the moment arm through which the quadriceps tendon exerts force

Which of the following is classified as a disaccharide?

Lactose

Growth hormone stimulates what organ to secrete Insulin-Like Growth Factors?

Liver

The normal lumbar spine has what kind of curvature?

Lordotic

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

Luteinizing Hormone

Which of the following exercises involves a first-class lever?

Lying Triceps extension

Which of the following is one of the most commonly measured adaptations to aerobic endurance training?

Maximum oxygen uptake

Which of the following locations produce testosterone in women? A. Testes and Ovaries

Ovaries and Adrenal Gland

A male wrestler is 5'6 and weighs 127 lbs. Using BMI, how would this athlete be classified? A. Underweight B. Normal C. Overweight D. Obese

Normal

In order to help prevent injuries in female athletes it is important to stress which of the following?

Optimize dietary intake

Which of the following pathways/systems has the highest capacity for energy production?

Oxidation of fats and proteins

Lactate will NOT be produced if which of the following is present in sufficient quantities?

Oxygen

Following detraining, a marathon runner will first notice a decline in maximal?

Oxygen consumption

Which of the following glands secretes Growth Hormone?

Pituitary

An athlete with tendon insertions farther from the joint, would have an advantage during which of the following activities?

Powerlifting

Which of the following is warning sign for Anorexia Nervosa?

Preoccupation with calories

All of the following represent the primary anabolic hormones involved in muscle tissue growth and remodeling EXCEPT? Testosterone Growth Hormone Progesterone Insulin Like Growth Factor

Progesterone

Which component of the electrical conduction system of the heart has the greatest discharge rate

SA Node

Which of the following represents the correct transmission of the heart's electrical impulse?

SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers

You are about to conduct a training session for a college 800m runner. During this session the dominant energy system used will depend primarily on which of the following?

Session intensity and session duration

Where are normal rhythmic electrical impulses initiated in the heart?

Sinoatrial (SA) node

You are about to perform a sequence of tests on a male basketball player. The tests are vertical jump, skinfold measurements, 1 RM back squat, and T-Test. What should be the proper sequence of these tests?

Skinfold measurements, Vertical jump, T-Test, 1 RM back squat

Which of the following are the major electrolytes lost in sweat?

Sodium Chloride and Potassium

Which of the following represents a correct procedure during the application of the Sit- and-Reach-Test? a) Wear shoes b) Use Ballistic stretches to warm up the low back and hamstrings c) The tester may hold the athlete's kneed down if necessary d) Reach forward as fast as possible

The tester may hold the athlete's kneed down if necessary

All of the following are true regarding dietary supplements EXCEPT? a) Their safety is not guaranteed b) They may be advertised as food replacements c) They may be ineffective d) They do not need to be approved by government agencies to be sold

They may be advertised as food replacements

Identify the correct path in which inhaled air is distributed to the lungs.

Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli

Through which of the following valves does blood flow after contraction of the right atrium?

Tricupsid

Catecholamines act as all of the following EXCEPT? A. Central motor stimulators B. Peripheral vascular dilators C. Enhanced enzyme systems D. Vasoconstrictors

Vasoconstrictors

When taking skinfolds of an athlete the midaxilla measurement is represented by which of the following? a) Diagonal fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the nipples b) Vertical fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the nipples c) Diagonal fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process d) Vertical fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process

Vertical fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process

Which of the following vitamins are toxic in excess amounts?

Vitamin A

Which of the following vitamins aids in the absorption of calcium?

Vitamin D

Punting a football requires flexion of the hip that occurs in which plane of action?

sagittal

Sequence of Tests

• Nonfatiguing tests • Agility tests • Maximum power and strength tests • Sprint tests • Local muscular endurance tests • Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests • Aerobic capacity tests