Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) Tests Bundle Set

Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions? potassium calcium troponin tropomyosin Answer calcium Which of the following substances acts at the NMJ to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit? acetylcholine ATP creatine phosphate serotonin Answer acetylcholine When ...

1. To which of the following structures do the cross-bridges attach during muscle action? a. actin b. myosin c. M-bridge d. sarcolemma Answer actin 2. Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions? a. potassium b. calcium c. troponin d. tropomyosin Answer calcium ...

How much carbs should an aerobic athlete consume within 30 minutes of exercise? Answer1.5 g/kg of BW For aerobic exercise, which training intensity and duration will have the greatest EPOC? Answer50-60% VO2 max, >40 minutes At 95% of 1 RM, how many reps are you allowed to perform? 87%? 80%?...

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 Answer a When measuring maximal stren...

What is the recommended carb intake for marathon runners? Answer 30-90g of multi-source carbs The phosphagen system is defined by which of the following? Answer anaerobic alactic system Which of these counts as a dynamic stretch? Answer inchworm In which percentage of the VO2 max should wor...

The pelvis is located _______________ to the patella. a. inferior b. medial c. superior d. lateral Answer c. superior Which of the following is the smallest contractile unit of skeletal muscle? a. myosin b. sarcomere c. epimysium d. sarcolemma Answer b. sarcomere Which of t...

Reason for Testing Answer Tests can be used to asses athletic talent, identify physical abilities and areas in need of improvement, set goals, and evaluate progress Validity Answer Degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to Construct Validity Answer Ability of a test t...

During the concentric phase of the low bar back squat, which of the following muscles acts as an antagonist to the gluteus maximus? a. quadriceps b. hamstrings c. psoas major Answer c Which of the following muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated with the downward phase of the...

The athlete should maximize which of the following when performing this exercise? (Bodyweight jump lunge) knee flexion jump height shoulder extension Answer jump height Which of the following cues is MOST appropriate to provide this athlete? (upright row) "Continue the current technique." ...

Apply the set, rep and load guidelines to design a program to improve quadriceps endurance using the back squat for an athlete with a 1 RM of 450 lbs? Answer 2- 3 sets greater than or equal to 12 reps 67% = 302 lbs An 220 lb athlete has lost 2 lbs during practice. How much water does the athlet...

what are the major muscles and muscle groups? Where are they located Answer upper body: abdominal, pectoral, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, biceps, and triceps lower body: quadriceps, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, gluteus, soleus describe muscle organization from smallest to largest...

All of the following are considered one of the five food groups EXCEPT? a) Milk b) Beans c) Oils d) Fruit Answer c) Oils [They should be included in all diets as they provide essential fatty acids and Vitamin E] Expressed as percent of daily caloric intake, a common protein intake recommen...

The Krebs cycle occurs in which portion of the cell? a. mitochondria b. nucleus c. membrane d. cytoplasm Answer *a. mitochondria The law of mass action states which of the following? a. A stronger action potential cannot produce a stronger contraction. b. The concentrations of reactan...

All of the following are criteria for an effective mission statement EXCEPT a. sharply focused b. narrow in scope c. inspires commitment d. defines why the organization exists Answer b. narrow in scope Which of the following is defined as knowing that an inherent risk exists with partic...