CSCS Exam - Organization and Administration
What is the minimum space recommended per participant in a strength and conditioning facility? A 75 square feet B 50 square feet C 100 square feet
100 square feet Individual participant space requirements help determine the number of athletes that can safely use a strength and conditioning facility at any given time. These requirements must be taken into consideration when generating a schedule for individuals and groups who will be using the facility. As long as there is adequate supervision, a minimum of 100 square feet per participant creates a safer training environment and provides sufficient space for each individual to complete their training program.
When placing a wheelchair ramp at your strength and conditioning facility, how many inches should the ramp run horizontally for every 1-inch rise? A 6 inches B 12 inches C 10 inches
12 inches Your facility should be wheelchair-accessible for people with disabilities. A ramp should run 12 inches horizontally for every 1-inch rise.
What is the recommended ceiling height in a facility where athletes will perform plyometric training and Olympic lifting? A 12-14 feet B 15-20 feet C 9-10 feet
12-14 feet 12- to 14-foot ceiling should be sufficient for these movements and is, therefore, the recommended height for a strength and conditioning facility.
If there are three teams of 20 athletes all scheduled to be in a collegiate weight room at the same time, what is the minimum number of strength and conditioning professionals that should be present for instruction and supervision? A 3 B 2 C 4
3 In a collegiate setting, where athletes generally have more experience, there should be at least one qualified staff member for every 20 athletes. Therefore, there should be at least three staff members available and working with the 60 athletes that are training at the same time.
How far apart should racks and platforms be from each other? A 6 feet B 2 to 3 feet C 3 to 4 feet
3 to 4 feet
When designing a strength and conditioning facility, how much space needs to be allotted between the ends of the bars at adjacent free weight stations? A 24 inches B 36 inches C 48 inches
36 inches There should be a minimum of 36 inches between the ends of racked bars, which provides plenty of room for maneuvering around the equipment and also helps to prevent weights from crashing into walls or mirrors.
How much space should be designated for stretching and warm-up drills within a strength and conditioning facility? A 49 square feet (4.6 square meters) B 24 square feet (2.3 square meters) C 60 square feet (5.6 square meters)
49 square feet (4.6 square meters)
What is considered the ideal temperature for a strength and conditioning facility? A 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit B 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit C 62 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit The temperature in a strength and conditioning facility should be comfortable. A facility that is too hot or too cold can impact athlete performance. A range of 68 to 78 degrees is generally acceptable, and many sources agree that 72 to 78 degrees is optimal. Humidity should also be taken into account. A more humid training environment may require a lower temperature to keep athletes comfortable. Higher humidity can also lead to the growth of bacteria, so it is important that both temperature and humidity are closely monitored.
The design team for a new 4800 square foot strength and conditioning facility has decided to include fans to help with circulation. Which of the following would be the minimum number of fans recommended for a facility of this size? A 4 B 8 Show Explanation C 12
8 There should be 2 to 4 fans per 1200 square feet. Therefore, in a 4800 square foot facility, there should be between 8 and 16
What staff member is responsible for overseeing the entire program, the facility, its staff and equipment, and for administrative duties such as budget and proposal preparation and purchase of equipment? A A strength and conditioning facility supervisor B A strength and conditioning director C A strength and conditioning assistant director
A strength and conditioning director The strength and conditioning director, also referred to as head strength and conditioning coach, is responsible for both practical and administrative duties. Though an important aspect of the job, the director is not only responsible for the development and implementation of athlete training programs, the director also oversees the strength and conditioning facility, including operations, equipment, budgeting, and schedules, in addition to ensuring that staff are qualified and properly trained.
What is the best flooring option for Olympic platforms for performing weightlifting exercises such as the clean and the snatch? A Poured rubber B Interlocking rubber mats C A wood center with rubber on the sides
A wood center with rubber on the sides The most ideal flooring for a weightlifting platform includes a center portion made of wood, where the athlete will stand to perform their lifts, and rubber sections on the sides, where the weights on the bar will touch the ground. The wood provides a safe lifting surface that helps prevent shoes from getting caught while lifting, and the rubber protects both the floor and the equipment from damage.
When designing a strength and conditioning facility, where are the tallest pieces of equipment most effectively placed? A Against the walls B In the middle of the room C Near the exits
Against the walls Visibility can be a good guideline for equipment placement. Placing taller equipment against the walls increases visibility throughout the facility for coaches to monitor the entire facility. It is also important to consider traffic flow in a strength and conditioning facility, and it is helpful to group equipment into sections according to type of use, including areas for agility, plyometrics, resistance training, and stretching equipment.
A strength and conditioning coach is trying to decrease their exposure to liability within their setting. Which of the following practices will not aid them in this goal? A Require pre-participation screenings by a medical professional B Allow team captains to supervise athletes when strength coaches are not available C Regularly inspect, clean, and repair equipment
Allow team captains to supervise athletes when strength coaches are not available Supervision of athletes must occur by a qualified and knowledgeable professional who understands the procedures and regulations of the facility and is trained in strength and conditioning practices. Team captains do not fit this description.
In what manner should a strength and conditioning facility be organized in order to achieve functionality and the best appearance? A By age of athletes B By equipment type C By areas of the body emphasized
By equipment type When designing the floor plan for a strength and conditioning facility, it is important to consider traffic flow patterns, how equipment will be used, and how much space is necessary surrounding each piece of equipment in order to maximize space and function. Placing equipment into groups can help create specific training areas within the facility. This might include specific areas such as:
Which of the following statements about the design phase is false? A The design phase includes creation of the facility blueprints B The project's architect is selected during the design phase C Development of the master plan is one of the steps in the design phase
Development of the master plan is one of the steps in the design phase Development of the master plan is done during the predesign phase. The master plan serves as the general plan for all phases of the new facility. This includes the budget and construction plan, facility design, budget information, and an operational plan to act on once the facility is actually complete.
If an athlete has previously received both a verbal warning and a one-day dismissal from the facility, what might be an appropriate disciplinary action if the offense is repeated? A Dismissal from the facility for one week, documentation of the offense by the staff member, and notification of the athlete's sport coach B Dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the year, documentation of the offense by the staff member, and notification of the athlete's sport coach C A verbal warning and explanation of the nature and importance of the rule
Dismissal from the facility for one week, documentation of the offense by the staff member, and notification of the athlete's sport coach
Which of the following is a written document detailing the appropriate procedures for injury care? A Emergency action plan B Designation of procedures C Injury guide
Emergency action plan
When planning and designing a new strength and conditioning facility, which is the first step that should be completed? A Develop a pre-operational plan for opening B Form a committee of professionals who represent various areas of expertise C Design a blueprint of the facility
Form a committee of professionals who represent various areas of expertise It is important to have a group of individuals with specific expertise to work through all the phases of designing, constructing, and opening a new facility, including evaluating the economic considerations. Such a committee should include: An architect Building contractors An attorney Instructors or coaches who will use the facility Administrators
Your facility is 55-feet in length. What is the maximum number of Olympic lifting platforms that can be placed side by side along the wall? A Seven B Four C Five
Four Olympic platforms are typically eight feet wide, and four feet of walking space is required between each platform. A general rule is one Olympic platform for every twelve feet of linear space. Calculation of space needed for Olympic platforms: Lifting platform height (typically 8 ft) + a perimeter walkway safety space cushion of 4 ft x lifting platform width (typically 8 ft) + perimeter walkway safety space cushion of 4 ft = 144 square feet
An outside group is interested in using the strength and conditioning facility. Which of the following is not required for the group to provide prior to use? A Release form for all participants B Liability insurance C Health history of participants
Health history of participants
Which process should occur before an individual signs a release form or waiver? A Pre-participation screening B Standard of care C Informed consent
Informed consent Informed consent describes the process of explaining details of an activity to a potential participant, including the associated risks and benefits of the activity. This enables the participant to make an informed, or educated, decision to participate, agreeing to the risks involved. It is crucial that individuals understand the risks that arise with participation in a strength and conditioning program and sign a waiver or release form stating they accept those risks (assumption of risk).
Which of the following would not be included in a comprehensive emergency action plan? A Address of strength and conditioning facility B Location of first aid supplies C Medical records of all athletes
Medical records of all athletes
Which of the following considerations is the most important when adding mirrors to a strength and conditioning facility? A Mirrors must not be within 20 inches of the floor B Mirrors are only necessary in front of Olympic platforms and racks C Mirrors must be a minimum of 18 inches away from any equipment
Mirrors must not be within 20 inches of the floor Mirrors should be placed at least 6 inches away from any equipment Mirrors should be a minimum of 20 inches above the floor to ensure that they cannot be broken by rolling equipment
Which of the following is not typically included in the orientation meeting? A Review of facility rules, regulations, and the emergency action plan B Instruction on equipment use and proper spotting techniques C Pre-participation screening
Pre-participation screening A pre-participation screening is required before beginning any training program. However, this must be conducted by an appropriate medical professional, such as a physician or a member of the sports medicine staff.
What is the order of the four phases involved in designing a new strength and conditioning facility? A Preoperation phase, predesign phase, design phase, construction phase B Predesign phase, preoperation phase, design phase, construction phase C Predesign phase, design phase, construction phase, preoperation phase
Predesign phase, design phase, construction phase, preoperation phase 1. Predesign phase: development of a master plan (budget, design, operation plan, etc.) based on the needs analysis and feasibility study 2. Design phase: committee's ideas come together for structure and design 3. Construction phase: period from beginning to end of construction 4. Preoperation phase: finish of interior design, hiring staff, establishing policies & procedures, or any other last steps that need to be completed before opening
During which phase of building a new facility should staff be finalizing interior decor? A Construction B Operation C Preoperation
Preoperation There are many phases of building a new strength and conditioning facility. Selecting interior decor should occur after the construction phase and before the facility opens. This phase is referred to as the preoperation phase. This phase is also when staff might be hired and procedures and schedules for cleaning, administrative duties, and maintenance might be determined. Essentially, any final things that need to be in place before the facility opens will occur in the preoperation phase.
Which of the following is one of the elements that must exist for a strength and conditioning professional to be found negligent? A Assumption of risk B Presence of a duty to act C Observed standard of care
Presence of a duty to act The other contributing factor to negligent behavior is proximate cause. If an individual recognizes a potential risk that eventually leads to an injury but failed to attempt to minimize that risk, this is known as proximate cause.
The following statement is a good example of what aspect of a program? "To design and administer strength, flexibility, aerobic, plyometric, and other training programs that reduce injury risk and enhance athletic performance" A Program objective B Program goal C Mission statement
Program objective A mission statement is the statement of purpose, defining the general reasons why the organization exists without providing specific means to achieve it. Program goals are more specific desired outcomes. Program objectives are the specific means of achieving the program goals and therefore support the mission statement.
A strength and conditioning department has a mandate to educate all athletes on the importance of good nutrition and its effect on health and performance. Which of the following does this statement describe? A Program goal B Program policy C Program objective
Program objective Program objectives outline the plan to achieve a program goal. Educating athletes on how nutrition affects their health and performance is a program objective that should help athletes make better nutrition choices that enhance performance in practice and in competition, which would be considered a program goal.
Maintaining a professional strength and conditioning certification through continuing education helps with what aspect of legal liability? A Informed consent B Assumption of risk C Risk management
Risk management
What does the following statement describe? "The implementation of procedures to identify and reduce athlete injury risk during participation and therefore decrease liability exposure." A Risk management B Standard of care C Assumption of risk
Risk management Injury risk is a top concern for strength and conditioning programs, and implementing strategies to minimize that risk is known as risk management.
Instructing all athletes on proper spotting and exercise technique will likely decrease which of the following? A Risk of product liability B Risk of liability exposure C Assumption of risk
Risk of liability exposure Properly instructing athletes on form and spotting techniques better prepares those athletes for the activities they will perform, thereby decreasing the risk of liability exposure.
A college is designing a new strength and conditioning facility. What factors are most important to consider when deciding on equipment placement? A Cost and function B Safety and function C Cost and safety
Safety and function
The legal guidelines that define acceptable duties for a strength and conditioning professional are known as: A Scope of practice B Statute of limitations C Assumption of risk
Scope of practice A professional scope of practice describes an individual's duties, procedures, and actions that are legally permitted based on their professional certification, education, training, and experience.
A safe and effective staff-to-athlete ratio is primarily based on which factor? A The avoidance of scheduling issues B The experience of the staff C The age and experience of the athletes
The age and experience of the athletes Athletes must always be supervised by a qualified strength and conditioning professional when training in the strength and conditioning facility. Unqualified staff should not be in charge of athlete supervision. Younger and more inexperienced athletes require more supervision than older and more experienced athletes.
Which phase of designing and constructing a new strength and conditioning facility is considered the longest phase? A The pre-operation phase B The design phase C The construction phase
The construction phase The construction phase is typically the longest phase in the process of building a new facility. This phase includes the entire building phase, from groundbreaking to the time construction is completed, including installation of flooring, etc. In order to stay on track and meet the defined goals and objectives, the master plan should be consulted often.
A strength training session with 45 high-school-aged athletes should contain how many strength and conditioning professionals at a minimum? A Four B Three C Two
Three At the high school level, a strength and conditioning professional should be present for every 15 athletes within a group: 1 to 15 high school athletes requires at least one strength and conditioning professional. 16 to 30 high school athletes requires at least two strength and conditioning professionals. 31 to 45 high school athletes requires at least three strength and conditioning professionals. At the junior high level, this minimum lowers to ten athletes and jumps to twenty athletes at the collegiate level.
What is the primary task of a feasibility study when designing a new weight room? A To determine project goals B To analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats C To select an architect
To analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats The analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) is the primary task of a feasibility study. This includes evaluation of things such as the financial investment and returns, facility location, the type of programs that would be of interest to each athletic group, efficiency, and projected usage of the facility. Overall, the SWOT analysis helps determine the projected success of the proposed facility.
In terms of liability, what is the legal responsibility of strength and conditioning professionals to the athletes they serve? A To continue coaching a session when an injury occurs B To provide medical clearance for athletes prior to participation C To prevent injury and take action when an injury occurs
To prevent injury and take action when an injury occurs
Which of the following pieces of aerobic equipment requires the largest amount of floor space? A Rower B Stationary bike C Treadmill
Treadmill Stationary bikes only need 24 square feet, while rowers need 40 square feet, and treadmills need 45 square feet of floor space.
When assessing athletic program needs, the strength and conditioning professional does not need to consider which of the following? A Variety of equipment provided for the athletes B Training experience of the athletes using the facility C Number of athletes expected to use the facility
Variety of equipment provided for the athletes When assessing existing facility equipment, the strength and conditioning professional should consider the following: How many athletes will be using the facility? What are the training goals for the athletes, coaches, and administration? What are the demographics of the athletes? What will the training experience of the athletes be? How will the athletes be scheduled? What equipment needs to be repaired or modified?
