CSCS - Organization & Administration

Which of the following is the most appropriate set of conditions for a strength and conditioning facility? Temperature Humidity Sound levels A. 72° (22.2°C) 55% 85 dB B. 70°F (21.1° C) 50% 95 dB C. 68°F (20.0° C) 65% 80 dB

A

Which of the following tests results is least important for a soccer midfielder? A. 1RM bench press B. Cooper 12-min run test C. Box drill D. Vertical jump test

A. 1RM bench press

In designing the interior layout of a training facility, which of the following need to be considered? I. Outlet placement II. Footprint of machines and equipmet III. Ceiling height IV. Mirror placement A. All of the above B. I, II, III C. I, II, IV D. II, III, IV

A. All of the above

When selecting the most appropriate assessments for an athlete, the S&C coach should consider which of the following? I. The athlete's strengths & weaknesses II. The athlete's sport III. The athlete's position IV. The athlete's training level A. All of the above B. II, III, IV C. I, II, III D. II, III

A. All of the above

Which of the following would best improve time efficiency when tasing a large group of athletes? A. Conducting field tests B. Conducting laboratory tests C. Test that use one piece of equipment, such as a treadmill D. Testing athletes one at a time in a particular order

A. Conducting field tests

Which is NOT a symptom of overtraining? A. Lowered RHR B. Depression or moodiness C. Sleep disturbances D. Changes in appetite or body weight

A. Lowered RHR

When a certified S&C coach fails to perform what is typically considered to be standard practice of care, it may be deemed as which of the following? A. Negligence B. Malpractice C. Liability D. Scope of practice

A. Negligence

What type of score is VO2 max? A. Norm-referenced score B. Criterion-referenced score C. Reliability-referenced score D. Validity-referenced score

A. Norm-referenced score

Which type of insurance protects against claims of libel, slander, and invasion of privacy? A. Personal injury liability B. Professional liability C. Commercial liability D. Negligence liability

A. Personal injury liability

Which of the following is the correct order of phases for designing a new fitness facility? A. Pre-design, design, construction, pre-operation B. Design, pre-construction, construction, pre-operation C. Pre-design, design, pre-construction, pre-operation D. Pre-planning, design, pre-construction, construction

A. Pre-design, design, construction, pre-operation

Which of the following is a field-based body fat assessment? A. Skinfold measurements B. DEXA scans C. BMI D. Plethysmography

A. Skinfold measurements

While working out in the strength and conditioning facility, an athlete comes across a sharp edge on a piece of equipment and cuts her hand open. There is immediate pain and bleeding. What is the strength and conditioning professional's immediate priority? Apply compression Clean the wound Apply ice

Apply compression

Which of the following will optimize traffic flow in a strength and conditioning facility? Pathways with a width of 24 in (61 cm) Arrangement of equipment Spacing equipment at least 36 in (91 cm) apart

Arrangement of the equipment

Which of the following agility tests would NOT be appropriate for a collegiate hockey player? A. Hexagon test B. 8 Foot Up and Go test C. Zig-Zag test D. Box drills

B. 8 Foot Up and Go test

What muscle all S&C coaches do? A. Obtain first aid certification B. Be certified Strength Coaches C. Be former competitive athletes D. Establish the mission and values for the facility

B. Be certified Strength Coaches

A marathon runner scores in the 40th percentile for 1RM bench press and the 70th percentile forVO2 max, based on a 1.5 mile run. Which of the following should a coach emphasize in a training program? A. Upper body strength B. Cardiovascular endurance C. Lower body strength D. Upper body endurance

B. Cardiovascular endurance

Which of the following is true of testing equipment? A. it is needed for field-based tests B. It needs to be calibrated prior to use C. It produces more accurate results than tests with minimal equipment D. It makes it easier to test multiple athletes at one time

B. It needs to be calibrated prior to use

What should S&C coaches conduct prior to selecting tests for athletes? A. Feasibility study B. Needs analysis C. SWOT analysis D. Body comp assessments

B. Needs analysis

An elite cross-country skier get a VO2 Max score that indicates she is in the 30th percentile for her age. Which of the following may be true of this performance? A. This indicates she has good cardiovascular endurance, which makes sense because of her sport. B. This is an atypical result, and there may have been an error in the protocol, equipment, or scoring C. This is an atypical result, and the test should be conducted again after a 5-10 min break D. This makes sense because she is a cross-country skier, so her cardiovascular endurance would be low

B. This is an atypical result, and there may have been an error in the protocol, equipment, or scoring

Which of the following anaerobic power tests is likely the LEAST optimal choice for a volleyball player? A. vertical jump test B. Wingate test C. Margaria-Kalamen stair-spring test D. Medicine ball throw

B. Wingate test

In which of the following situations is it necessary to refer to an allied health professional? A. An athlete who has questions about pre-workout hydration B. An athlete who has performance anxiety but is not ready to address it C. An athlete who wants a nutritional plan to add muscle mass D. An athlete who has tight hamstrings after increasing training volume

C. An athlete who wants a nutritional plan to add muscle mass

How often should emergency procedures be reviewed and rehearsed? A. At least every month B. At least every week C. At least every 3 months D. At least twice per year

C. At least every 3 months

Body fat assessments include all EXCEPT which of the following? A. Skinfold measurements B. DEXA scans C. BMI D. BIA

C. BMI

Which of the following tests results would be LEAST important for a shot-putter? A. 1RM Bench press B. Push-up test C. Box drill D. Vertical jump test

C. Box drill

What pieces of equipment should be evaluated prior to every single use? I. Med balls II. Exercise bands III. Cables on weight machines IV. Emergency stop buttons on cardio equipment A. All of the above B. I, III, IV C. II, III, IV D. III, IV

C. II, III, IV

Which of the following test results is LEAST important for a baseball pitcher? A. 1 RM bench press B. Push-up test C. Quadrant jump test D. Vertical jump test

C. Quadrant jump test

To control the spread of germs in the facility, what should athletes be taught and instructed to do? A. Supplement with Vitamin C and zinc B. Wear appropriately supportive sneakers C. Wipe down all used equipment after use with antibacterial agents D. Engage the emergency stop buttons on cardio equipment

C. Wipe down all used equipment after use with antibacterial agents

Which fo the following is NOT recommended for an athlete suffering from a heat-related illness? A. Move to the shade B. Drink fluids C. Remove excess clothing D. Continue the workout indoors

D. Continue the workout indoors

Which of the following does NOT take place in the pre-design phase of building? A. SWOT analysis B. Feasibility study C. Needs assessment D. Finalizing the blueprint

D. Finalizing the blueprint

Which of the following is NOT an overuse injury? A. Shin splints B. tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) C. Metatarsal stress fracture D. Groin strain

D. Groin strain

Prior to a 1RM bench press, an athlete should do which of the following? I. A 5-10 minute jog II. One minute of push-ups III. A few sets of submax bench presses IV. A 300-yd shuttle test A. All of the above B. I, III, IV C. I, II, III D. I, III

D. I, III

Practices that S&C coaches can implement to foster a safe training environment include all EXCEPT which of the following? A. Clearing loose equipment from the floor B. Encouraging teamwork and positive, supportive attitudes C. Mopping wooden floors and checking wooden platforms for cracks D. Keeping weight benches and lifting platforms as close together as possible

D. Keeping weight benches and lifting platforms as close together as possible

Which of the following does NOT typically affect the validity of an assessment? A. Population tested B. Order of tests conducted C. Test selection D. Rater's skill level

D. Rater's skill level

In which order would a S&C coach recommend administering the following assessments? A. Skinfold, push-up test, step test, 1RM bench press, sit-and-reach B. Skinfold, step test, push-up test, 1RM bench press, sit-and-reach C. Skinfold, sit-and-reach, step test, 1RM bench press, push-up test D. Skinfold, step test, 1RM bench press, push-up test, sit-and-reach

D. Skinfold, step test, 1RM bench press, push-up test, sit-and-reach

A tennis player scores in the 60th percentile for 1RM leg press and the 70th percentile on the push-up test. Which of the following should a coach focus more on in a training program? A. Upper body strength. B. Cardiovascular endurance C. Lower body strength D. Upper body endurance

D. Upper body endurance

During an intense outdoor summer soccer practice, a player is seen to be sweating heavily and performing poorly. A coach identifies that the athlete has cold, clammy skin. Which of the following is the most likely condition? Heat stroke Heat exhaustion Fatigue

Heat exhaustion

Which of the following is given priority when setting up a weight room schedule? Off-season athletes Pre-season athletes In-season athletes

In-season athletes

While performing a squat under moderate loads, an athlete loses balance. The spotter is then injured when the weights slide off the end of the bar due to ill-fitting collars. The potential legal ramification of this incident is most likely which of the following? Negligence on the part of the spotter Negligence on the part of the strength and conditioning coach No one is at fault, it was an accident

Negligence on the part of the strength and conditioning coach

A new collegiate athlete wants to use the strength and conditioning facility for the first time. The priority of the strength and conditioning professional is to make sure that the new student-athlete Obtains clearance from the sports medicine staff Signs a release agreement form prior to using the facility Attends an orientation session for familiarization

Obtains clearance from the sports medicine staff

Which of the following is most appropriate for an assistant strength and conditioning professional to perform? Provide appropriate nutritional recommendations Properly instruct exercise techniques Purchase equipment for the facility

Properly instruct exercise techniques

A male collegiate volleyball player is performing lower-body plyometric drills that are of high intensity in the strength and conditioning facility. Which of the following is the most appropriate surface? Carpet Turf Rubber floor

Rubber floor

Which of the following best represents a required procedure, or standard, for the Strength and Conditioning professional? The Strength & Conditioning practitioner should acquire a bachelor's or master's degree Strength & Conditioning programs must provide adequate and appropriate supervision Strength & Conditioning professionals should develop and maintain various records

Strength & Conditioning programs must provide adequate and appropriate supervision

A head collegiate strength and conditioning professional is scheduled to supervise the resistance training session of the men's rowing team. He is unexpectedly called away from the facility 10 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin. Which of the following should the assistant strength and conditioning professional do next? Cancel the training session Supervise the training session Ask the rowing coach to supervise the athletes

Supervise the training session

Which of the following will most likely have the greatest impact on reducing the risk of litigation in a strength and conditioning facility? Proper exercise technique instruction for athletes Supervision of athletes by a qualified strength and conditioning professional A copy of strength and conditioning programs on file

Supervision of athletes by a qualified strength and conditioning professional

Which of the following is the most appropriate guideline for the arrangement of equipment for safety in a strength and conditioning facility? Visibility and traffic flow Grouping according to emphasis on body parts Grouping according to equipment manufacturer

Visibility and traffic flow