NCSF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary
movement?
a.neuromuscular facilitation
b.systematic transfer
c.kinetic chain
d.isotonic acceleration - Answers-Kinetic Chain
The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a
result of tight ____________________.
a.quadriceps
b.glutes
c.quadratus lumborum
d.hip flexors - Answers-Glutes
Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________.
a.a concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis
b.an isometric contraction of the soleus
c.an eccentric contraction of the biceps femoris
d.a concentric contraction of the gastrocnemius - Answers-A concentric contraction of
the anterior tibialis
When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the
shoulder?
a.no joint movement
b.flexion
c.abduction
d.extension - Answers-No joint movement
What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and
humerus)?
a.pull-up
b.military press
c.barbell shrug
d.seated row - Answers-Barbell shrug
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
a.lordotic curve
b.lateral curve
c.kyphotic curve
d.medial curve - Answers-Kyphotic curve
When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during
the back squat?
a.adductor magnus
,b.vastus lateralis
c.sartorius
d.gluteus maximus - Answers-Gluteus Maximus
What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for
retraction of the scapula?
a.latissimus dorsi
b.rhomboids
c.trapezius
d.infraspinatus - Answers-Rhomboids
Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers
when using 80% 1RM?
a.seated leg extension
b.barbell bent-over row
c.bench press
d.leg press - Answers-Barbell bent-over row
The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane?
a.anterior
b.sagittal
c.frontal
d.transverse - Answers-Frontal
What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the
ankle is in full dorsi flexion?
a.partially flexed
b.fully flexed
c.fully extended
d.it is not affected by the knee in dorsi flexion - Answers-Fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press?
a.latissimus dorsi and deltoid
b.pectoralis major and minor
c.rectus abdominis and erector spinae
d.obliques and transverse abdominis - Answers-Latissimus dorsi and deltoid
Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize?
a.kettlebell squats
b.standing single-arm dumbbell press
c.barbell upright row
d.modified pull-ups - Answers-Standing single-arm dumbbell press
To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to
____________.
a.lean backward and push the hips forward
, b.take a broader step and push the back leg downward
c.lean forward and push the hips backward
d.pre-stretch the quadriceps and the glutes - Answers-Take a broader step and push the
back leg downward
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays
body and positional movement?
a.proprioception
b.the motor axis
c.the kinetic chain
d.ballistic movements - Answers-Proprioception
What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture?
a.hip abductors
b.hip extensors
c.hip rotators
d.hip flexors - Answers-Hip abductors
Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in
order to effectively train the:
a.pectoralis major
b.rhomboids
c.latissimus dorsi
d.erector spinae - Answers-Rhomboids
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle?
a.mitochondria
b.golgi tendon organs
c.sarcomeres
d.muscle spindles - Answers-Mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training?
a.insulin
b.glucagon
c.testosterone
d.estradiol - Answers-Testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility?
a.squat and rotator cuff stretch
b.seated leg extension and hamstring stretch
c.Romanian deadlift and pectoralis stretch
d.triceps push-down and triceps stretch - Answers-Seated leg extension and hamstring
stretch
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