CSCS PRACTICE TEST

Which of these actions describes transverse plane abduction of the shoulder?

Which joint is stabilized by the following: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor?

Which heart structure is most typically compromised in a sufferer of chronic tachycardia?

An increase in muscle contraction rate, force production, and metabolic enzyme activity can be attributed to which 'flight or fight' mode hormone?

The most frequent use of the electron transport chain is stimulated by which of these modes of training?

What type of training is defined by training with one set of each of the following: squats, push-ups, biceps curls, leg curls and chin-ups, in sequence with limited rest intervals between sets.

While performing maximum effort squats, what is the role of the deep abdominal and diaphragm muscles?

The relaxation phase of muscle contraction result in what occurring?

The most post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) can be attributed to what form of resistance training?

The majority of metabolic fuel is provided by which energy system during a 50m dash?

Which of the following is a physiological function of epinephrine in muscle?

In an athlete suspected of having an eating disorder, which of the following warning signs can be used to differentiate bulimia nervosa from anorexia nervosa?

How do you describe the type of motivation that influences the pursuit of a professional sporting career for the sake of a high income?

An athlete's drive to succeed beyond others and obstacles, achieve mastery, and attain social recognition is known as what?

What type of feedback is provided by a video analysis?

What eating disorder is characterized by ingestion of nonnutritive substances?

When experiencing high levels of arousal, what theory describes an athlete reacting with excitement and anticipation as opposed to one of fear and anxiety?

Which term correctly describes negative stress?

What is the main reason for avoiding alcohol intake post training?

Which sort of substance has an ergogenic effect that can decrease anxiety and tremors during athletic performance?

What does a nutritional supplement containing leucine stimulate?

Members of the elderly population can benefit from which nutrient combination in order to optimize bone density?

For athletes referring to the glycemic index, which pre-workout food considerations are recommended?

With an increase in training intensity and duration, glycogen stores are depleted. How can glucose availability be increased without additional carb intake?

How is calcium absorption is affected by low protein intake?

Which of the following statements about zinc is false?

Which substance should be avoided before training in order to avoid gastrointestinal issues?

Regarding nutrition planning, which of these is false?

What is the first order of conduct for a nutrition specialist providing consultation?

Which of these aspects influences the GI rating of a food source?

Where should the handles be relative to the body with the pec deck machine?

Which grip forms should be used by the lifter and spotter during the downward phase of a barbell tricep lift?

Which of these shows incorrect execution of a tire flip when employing a shoulders-against-the-tire technique?

Which is an essential consideration with regards to foot action during a power clean's second pull?

The hook-grip is commonly employed during a snatch lift by lifting athletes and is described by which of these statements?

Regarding the log clean press exercise, which of these is true?

Should the low-bar and high-bar back squat employ different grip widths? if so, what is the suggested difference?

How do the torso angles differ in a Romanian Deadlift with a snatch grip as opposed to one with a clean grip?

Which of these is an instance of a hip abductor dynamic stretch?

Which of these statements about an incline DB press is true?

In order to manage aerobic intensity, which of these is not an ideal method?

The prioritization of low sports practice and high resistance training occurs in which season?

In order to optimize the perceptual-cognitive ability of an athlete, what considerations can be made by a coach regarding agility training?

Which pathway provides the greatest supply of ATP in the final phase of a marathon race?

Cardiorespiratory endurance can be optimized by which form of resistance training?

In order to optimize muscle endurance, what would be an ideal set recommendation for a trainer client?

What concept describes the high CNS activity that stimulates high velocity near-maximum to maximum muscular activation for sprint training?

At the beginning of a youth resistance training program, what is the ideal set and rep ranges?

Which method of training is most effective for increasing stride rate for optimized sprint speed?

Regarding a resistance training program, Which is the ideal exercise to perform first during a training session?

A 16 year old athlete has been training for two years with a strength and conditioning coach. He is considering use of creatine and asks the coach which brand he should use. How should the coach respond?

For lifts such as the clean and the snatch, what is the recommended flooring option for Olympic platforms?

After a verbal warning and one day suspension, what is the recommended course of action for an athlete who continues to transgress the policies of a strength and conditioning facility?

An orientation meeting does not typically include which of these?

When designing a weight room, what is the most important consideration at the initial phase?

Which of these does not align with the mandate of a strength and conditioning professional?

Regarding the design phase, which of these is true?

In order to increase safety, how should the weightlifting racks be secured?

What is necessary to obtain before embarking on a strength and conditioning program?

For every inch of elevation, how many inches of horizontal surfacing must be provided for a wheelchair ramp in a strength and conditioning facility?

For administration of an aerobic endurance test in hot conditions, which of these is an important guideline?

What is not an ideal caliper measurement location for the skinfold body fat % test of a 32 year old male athlete?

What term describes the scenario where two coaches have considerably different opinions on how to proceed with testing team members, leading to unreliable results?

When should a test site be measured a third time when performing a skinfold test?

What is the ideal arm position in order to accurately conduct an upper arm girth measurement?

What are the different movement patterns involved in the performance of the T-test? The T-test incorporates what variety of different movement patterns?

Aerobic capacity is commonly tested through which of these?

How is a local push-up endurance test performed according to US Army testing protocols?

Which of these validities would the results of the percentile rank of athletes' vertical jumps and 1RM back squat variations reinforce?

Measuring which of these aspects of performance would be an ideal implementation of the Wingate test?