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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Exam Part 1: Scientific Foundations 1. Which of these muscular connective tissues are DIRECTLY continuous with the tendon that connects the muscle to the bone A. epimysium B. perimysium C. endomysium D. myofibril 2. Which of the following is the best example of a uniaxial joint? A. ankle B. elbow C. hip D. wrist 3. Gina is a marathon runner. What amount of dietary protein would you recommend for her? A. 10% of total calories

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Exam

Part 1: Scientific Foundations

1. Which of these muscular connective tissues are DIRECTLY continuous with the

tendon that connects the muscle to the bone

A. epimysium

B. perimysium

C. endomysium

D. myofibril

2. Which of the following is the best example of a uniaxial joint?

A. ankle

B. elbow

C. hip

D. wrist

3. Gina is a marathon runner. What amount of dietary protein would you

recommend for her?

A. 10% of total calories

B. 55% of total calories

C. >1.4 grams for every kilogram of body weight

D. 0.8 to 1.4 grams for every kilogram of body weight

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4. The anatomical plane that dissects the body into front and back halves is called

which of the following

A. sagittal plane

B. transverse plane

C. frontal plane

D. movement plane

5. A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers that it innervates is known as which

of the following terms?

A. motor nerve

B. motor neuron

C. motor unit

D. muscular nerve

6. Tom wants to lose 5 pounds over the next 8 weeks. In order to achieve this goal,

he will have to have a caloric deficit of how many calories each week?

A. 1,100

B. 2,200

C. 3,300

D. 4,400

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7. If Bill has a greater density of mitochondria than Steve does, while performing the

same aerobic exercise Bill will likely have which of the following in his blood?

A. Less lactic acid than Steve

B. More lactic acid than Steve

C. About the same amount of lactic acid as Steve

D. Not enough information to answer the question

8. The sarcomere is stimulated to release calcium ions, which allows actin to bind to

myosin occurs during which phase of the sliding filament theory?

A. resting phase

B. excitation-contraction coupling phase

C. contraction phase

D. recharge phase

9. Which of the following processes allow for gas exchange at the alveoli during

respiration?

A. Law of mass action

B. Osmosis

C. Diffusion

D. Chance

10. Which of the following is NOT an anti-oxidant?

A. Beta carotene

B. Vitamin B

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin E

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11. Carbohydrate loading for endurance athletes in the days prior to an important

competition involves which of the following?

A. 1 to 2 days of high-carbohydrate diet matched with a high training volume

B. 1 to 3 days of reduced carbohydrate ingestion matched with high-protein diet and

no change in training volume

C. 3 days of high-protein and high-carbohydrate diet with increased training volume

D. 3 days of high-carbohydrate diet with a reduction in exercise volume

12. Jerry is using a Bowflex machine to workout on where he notices that the

resistance is harder to overcome as the “rods” bend more. What type of resistance is

Jerry experiencing?

A. elastic

B. electronic

C. fluid

D. gravity

13. Pam injured her ankle several weeks ago, the pain and swelling have gone away,

but the ankle still feels very unstable. These are signs of which of the following

phases of tissue healing?

A. inflammation

B. repair

C. remodeling

D. return

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14. Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during the

concentric muscle action of the leg curl exercise?

A. chloride ions are released inside the muscle fiber

B. each sarcomere is stimulated by a motor neuron

C. the actin cross-bridges attach to the myosin filaments

D. the H-zone decreases and the Z-lines are pulled toward each other

15. Which of the following ergogenic aids has been used illegally and is associated

with gynocomastia, elevated blood lipids and liver tumors?

A. anabolic steroids

B. ephedrine

C. erythropoietin

D. growth hormone

16. Mary just finished her 1 hour cycling workout. Even though she reduced her

speed from 18mph to 10 mph, her breathing remains elevated. Which of the

following would explain this phenomenon?

A. anaerobic threshold

B. EPOC

C. lactate threshold

D. oxygen deficit

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17. During the upward movement phase of the front squat exercise, which of the

following muscles acts as a synergist to the concentric movement?

A. rectus femoris

B. biceps femoris

C. erector spinae

D. pectoralis major

18. An athlete who wants to gain muscle mass and increase body weight must be in

which of the following states in order to achieve those goals?

A. caloric balance

B. negative caloric balance

C. positive caloric balance

D. neutral caloric balance

19. Which of the following is NOT and adaptation to resistance training?

A. increased activation of the agonist muscles

B. increased activation of the antagonist muscles

C. increased activation of the synergist muscles

D. increased synchronization of agonist, antagonist and synergist muscles

20. In which of the following activities is a high percentage of type I muscle fibers

the LEAST important?

A. 10,000 meter race

B. 400 meter race

C. Tour de France

D. Marathon

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21. A chemical reaction in which energy is released is known as which of the

following?

A. androgenic

B. dynamic

C. endergonic

D. exergonic

22. All of the following are responses to both anaerobic and aerobic exercise

EXCEPT which of the following?

A. increased breathing rate

B. increased heart rate

C. increased a-vO2 difference

D. increased tidal volume

23. Which of the following foods contains complete proteins?

A. soy beans

B. eggs

C. peanuts

D. cucumbers

24. The blood in the chambers on which side of the heart has the greatest amount of

oxygen?

A. left

B. right

C. no difference

D. neither

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25. Which of the following types of levers ALWAYS has a mechanical advantage?

A. type II

B. type III

C. type I

D. type IV

26. Which type of carbohydrate is most appropriate immediately after a workout?

A. high glycemic index

B. moderate glycemic index

C. low glycemic index

D. any carbohydrate

27. Which of the following is the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of ADP and

creatine phosphate to ATP and creatine?

A. ATPase

B. creatine kinase

C. hydrogen

D. isocitrate hydrogenase

28. Having muscle attachments further away from the joint provides which type of

advantage?

A. speed

B. power

C. strength

D. rate of muscle firing

29. Which of the following is NOT a reason for athletes to decrease dietary fat?

A. need to increase carbohydrate intake to support training type

B. fat is not a significant source of energy

C. need to reduce total caloric intake to achieve weight loss

D. need to decrease elevated blood cholesterol

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30. In an electrocardiogram, depolarization of the ventricles occurs in which phase?

A. O segment

B. P-wave

C. QRS complex

D. T-wave

31. Which molecule diffuses across the neuromuscular junction to bring an action

potential from the motor neuron to the muscle?

A. troponin

B. acetylcholine

C. calcium

D. potassium

32. Becky is one of the athletes you are training. During a workout she mentions that

she’s been really tired lately, is having trouble sleeping, and feels her heart racing

even when she is resting. When you ask her if she is training outside of the

scheduled workouts, she indicates she’s doubled her workout for the past several

months. What are you as a strength and conditioning professional likely to suspect?

A. she’s getting a cold

B. she’s in a state of overloading

C. she’s experiencing overtraining syndrome

D. she’s too stressed out

33. During the upward phase of a step-up exercise, what muscle action is the gluteus

maximus of the working leg performing?

A. isometric

B. eccentric

C. concentric

D. isokinetic

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34. Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of erythropoietin (EPO)?

A. blood clotting

B. increased systolic blood pressure

C. dehydration

D. decreased diastolic blood pressure

35. Cam-based weight stack machines attempt to mimic free weight exercises by

altering which parameter during movement?

A. moment arm of the weight stack

B. acceleration

C. force

D. moment arm of the muscle

36. Which of the following is the performance enhancing capability of caffeine?

A. increased aerobic efficiency

B. increased time to exhaustion

C. increased buffering capacity

D. increased VO2

37. Which energy system is the main energy contribution during the last 15 seconds

of a 45 second hockey shift?

A. oxidative system

B. aerobic glycolysis

C. anaerobic glycolysis

D. phosphagen

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38. Which of the following joint speeds of a concentric contraction will all the largest

amount of force production?

A. 10 degrees/second

B. 30 degrees/second

C. 90 degrees/second

D. 180 degrees/second

39. Which of the following is a good estimate of how many calories a five foot nine,

one hundred and forty pound collegiate female basketball player should consume

per day?

A. 2000

B. 2800

C. 3220

D. 2460

40. Increases in the number and size of myofibrils and improvements in tendon

integrity are most often associated with this type of training:

A. aerobic

B. combined aerobic and resistance

C. resistance

D. anaerobic intervals

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41. Two trained athletes complete a training run. Athlete A performs their run at

90% of their VO2 Max and athlete B performs their run at 60% of their VO2 Max.

Assuming they exercised for the same amount of time, which athlete would have a

larger oxygen deficit and oxygen debt as a result of their training run?

A. Athlete A

B. Athlete B

C. They would be equal

D. There is not enough information to answer this question

42. Which of the following does not change during an isometric contraction?

A. Distance between the Z lines

B. A Band

C. I Band

D. All of the above

43. An athlete that previously weighed 216 pounds before a practice in the hot

humid air now weighs 211 pounds. How much water is needed for the athlete to

regain the lost body weight?

A. 5 liters

B. 2.5 pints

C. 5 pints

D. 3 liters

44. Which movement plane does a tennis forehand stroke take place in?

A. sagittal

B. frontal

C. transverse

D. anatomical

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45. Which structure of the heart is responsible for sending blood toward the lungs?

A. left ventricle

B. left atrium

C. pulmonary veins

D. right ventricle

46. Which of the following is NOT a main function of cartilage?

A. act as a shock absorber for forces directed through a joint

B. provide a smooth articulating surface for joint movement

C. aid in the attachment of connective tissue to the skeleton

D. provide oxygen and nutrients to the surrounding joint

47. Which of the following supplements is currently NOT illegal and unethical to use

in most sports?

A. anabolic steroids

B. creatine

C. erythropoietin

D. ephedrine

48. Which macronutrient has the highest rate of ATP production?

A. carbohydrate

B. protein

C. fat

D. water

49. If an athlete consumes a 3000 calorie diet consisting of 55% carbohydrate, 20%

protein and 25% fat, how much of each macronutrient are they consuming?

A. 412.5 g CHO, 150 g PRO, 187.5 g Fat

B. 412.5 g CHO, 150 g PRO, 83.3 g Fat

C. 750 g CHO, 750 g PRO, 333.3 g Fat

D. 550 g CHO, 200 g PRO, 250 g Fat

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50. Compared to untrained individuals, trained athletes show signs of detraining in

which of the following time periods?

A. earlier

B. later

C. at the same time

D. more research is needed

51. Which of the following would most likely affect an athlete’s performance as he

competes in an Ironman Triathalon?

A. lower pH

B. muscle and liver glycogen levels

C. creatine phosphate levels

D. fat stores

52. Which of the following muscles is the antagonist to the biceps femoris during the

flexion phase of the leg curl exercise?

A. vastus medialis

B. soleus

C. rectus abdominus

D. semitendinosus

53. An athlete is trying to deadlift 100lbs more than he has ever done before,

halfway up, he suddenly drops the bar back to the floor. Which sensory structure is

most likely to be involved in not being able to perform this action?

A. muscle spindle

B. intrafusal muscle fiber

C. Golgi tendon organ

D. pacinian corpuscle

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54. Which of the following is NOT acutely affected by aerobic exercise?

A. oxygen uptake

B. tidal volume

C. maximal oxygen uptake

D. cardiac output

55. A 215 pound male athlete would like to gain 2 pounds of muscle in one week.

What should his daily caloric intake be, assuming that his estimated caloric intake

will only maintain his weight?

A. 4845 calories per day

B. 9845 calories per day

C. 5559 calories per day

D. 4914 calories per day

56. Which of the following will lengthen the I-bands of the sarcomeres within the

pectoralis major muscle?

A. downward movement phase of the bench press

B. upward movement phase of the upright row

C. downward movement phase of the triceps pushdown

D. upward movement phase of the bent-over row

57. What plane of motion does hip adduction take place in?

A. sagittal

B. frontal

C. transverse

D. none of the above

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58. If an athlete who consumes a 2300 calorie diet ingests 150 grams of protein per

day, what percentage of their daily caloric intake does this represent?

A. 26%

B. 59%

C. 15%

D. 22%

59. Which of the following situations would NOT require the muscle to produce

more force in order to produce movement?

A. the perpendicular distance between the axis and the resistance is increased

B. the perpendicular distance between the axis and the tendon insertion is increased

C. the resistance is increased

D. the perpendicular distance between the axis and the tendon insertion is reduced

60. Performance in which of the following events has been shown to be MOST

enhanced by creatine supplementation?

A. marathon

B. 100m sprint

C. 5km race

D. 10km race

61. Which of the following is the PRIMARY factor that determines which energy

system that an athlete will predominantly rely on?

A. exercise mode

B. exercise intensity

C. exercise duration

D. available energy stores

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62. Which of the following muscles are involved with forceful inspiration?

A. internal intercostals

B. external intercostals

C. rectus abdominus

D. biceps femoris

63. Which of the following is a neural adaptation to chronic aerobic endurance

training?

A. increased motor unit recruitment

B. increased motor neuron firing

C. decreased fatigue of the contractile mechanism

D. increased synchronicity of motor neurons

64. Which of the following expands during an eccentric contraction?

I. Distance between Z lines

II. I-Band

III. M-Line

IV. H-Zone

A. II and III only

B. I and IV only

C. I, II and III only

D. I, II and IV only

65. Which of the following is a warning sign exclusive to bulimia?

A. Losing or gaining extreme amounts of weight

B. Pre-occupation with food, calories and weight

C. Commenting about feeling fat

D. Losing dramatic amounts of weight for no medical reason

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66. Having muscle attachments closer to the joint (thus making the moment arm

shorter) provides which type of advantage?

A. speed

B. power

C. strength

D. rate of muscle firing

67. What is the appropriate carbohydrate intake for a 110 lb female cross-country

skier?

A. 250 grams

B. 1110 grams

C. 500 grams

D. 750 grams

68. What is the main reason for gender differences in aerobic power and strength?

A. menstruation

B. body size

C. toughness

D. training

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69. Which of the following structures causes a pause in the electrical signal in the

heart to allow for proper timing of the contraction of the chambers?

A. SA Node

B. Purkinje fibers

C. AV Node

D. Internodal pathways

70. Which of the following occurs prior to the excitation-contraction coupling

phase?

A. calcium binds to tropomyosin

B. calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum

C. measureable shortening of the muscle occurs

D. an action potential occurs

71. What is the definition of the distal attachment of a muscle?

A. closer to the trunk

B. further from the trunk

C. closer to the head

D. further from the head

72. Which of the following ergogenic aids would NOT be beneficial for an aerobic

endurance athlete?

A. caffeine

B. growth hormone

C. erythropoietin

D. ephedrine

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73. Testosterone is an example of which of the following types of hormones?

A. catabolic hormone

B. polypeptide

C. anabolic hormone

D. adrenal hormone

74. Which of the following energy systems has the highest capacity of ATP

production?

A. phosphagen

B. fast glycolysis

C. anaerobic glycolysis

D. aerobic glycolysis

75. Which of the following is only a chronic response to aerobic training?

A. increased heart rate

B. increased left ventricle size

C. increased cardiac output

D. increased blood pressure

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76. Which of the following upper leg muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated with the upward phase of the lunge?

Primary Muscle Group Primary Muscle Action

I. flexors eccentric

II. extensors eccentric

III. flexors concentric

IV. extensors concentric

A. II and III only

B. I and IV only

C. I and III only

D. II and IV only

77. Which of the following is an adaptation of the catabolic hormones to chronic

high intensity exercise?

A. an increased response at submaximal exercise and a decreased response at

maximal exercise

B. a decreased response at submaximal exercise and an increased response at

maximal exercise

C. an increased response at both submaximal and maximal exercise

D. none of the above

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78. 30 minutes or so before a training session or competition it is best to consume

which of the following amounts of carbohydrate?

A. 15-25 grams of simple carbohydrate

B. 4-6 grams of complex carbohydrate

C. 4-6 grams of mixed carbohydrate

D. 15-25 grams of mixed carbohydrate

79. In which structure is the “concentration” of oxygen in the blood the greatest?

A. pulmonary artery

B. capillary

C. mitochondrion

D. pulmonary vein

80. An twenty year old, 195 lb male collegiate lacrosse player has the following average energy intake:

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700 grams of carbohydrate60 grams of protein120 grams of fatWhat nutritional information would you recommend?

A. Increase his fat content

B. Increase his carbohydrate content

C. Increase his protein content

D. Decrease his fat content

81. Which of the following types of chemical reactions best describes the phosphorylation of ADP, P and Energy to ATP?

I. endergonic II. exergonic

III. anabolic IV. catabolic

A. I and III only

B. I and IV only

C. II and III only

D. II and IV only

82. Which of the following would be reasoning behind a decrease in aerobic

capabilities as a result of a 4 week absence of training?

A. decreased neural stimulation

B. decreased enzyme stimulation

C. decreased hormonal stimulation

D. decreased mechanical stimulation

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83. During a sled push, which of the following is NOT a source of resistance to

muscle contraction?

A. gravity

B. friction

C. fluid resistance

D. inertia

84. Growth Hormone increases as an acute response to which of the following?

A. resistance training, but not aerobic training

B. aerobic training, but not resistance training

C. both resistance and aerobic training

D. research results are inconclusive

85. Which of the following is the rate limiting step for the glycolytic system?

A. Phosphofructokinase (PFK)

B. isocitrate dehydrogenase

C. creatine kinase

D. ATPase

86. During normal, quiet breathing what is the term for the air that does not reach

the alveoli for gas exchange?

A. anatomical dead space

B. tidal volume

C. minute ventilation

D. larynx

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87. If Jennifer, who weighs 375 pounds wants to lose weight at a safe rate, what should she decrease her caloric intake by per day (assuming she is currently eating a diet that leaves her with a caloric balance)?

A. 13125 calories

B. 1875 calories

C. 1250 calories

D. 500 calories

88. Which of the following stages of tissue healing describes the stage where

collagen fiber production begins?

A. inflammation

B. pain

C. repair

D. remodeling

89. Which of the following does NOT affect the maximal force that can be produced

during a back squat?

A. genetic pennation of activated musculature

B. load of the barbell

C. speed of muscular contraction

D. genetic muscle fiber type distribution

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90. Which of the following is a change at submaximal effort exercise that occurs as a result of repeated aerobic training?

A. an increased VO2

B. an increased minute ventilation

C. an increased heart rate

D. an increased stroke volume

91. How much muscle force does Hillary need to produce to MOVE the dumbbell in a

biceps curl if the dumbbell weighs 85 newtons, the perpendicular distance between

the elbow joint and the dumbbell is .17 meters and the distance from the elbow joint

to the biceps brachii insertion is .002 meters?

A. 7225 newtons

B. 1 newton

C. 7000 newtons

D. 7300 newtons

92. Which of the following is NOT a factor in increasing one’s excess post-exercise

oxygen consumption?

A. resynthesis of glycogen from lactate

B. increased body temperature

C. resynthesis of triglycerides

D. resynthesis of ATP and creatine phosphate

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93. Which of the following is NOT a function of iron?

A. oxygen transport

B. contributes to bone density

C. constituent of myoglobin

D. utilization of energy

94. Which type of hormone diffuses across the cell membrane and acts directly on

the nucleus?

A. polypeptide hormone

B. anabolic hormone

C. catabolic hormone

D. steroid hormone

95. Which of the following would involve a fibrous joint?

A. the joint between the femur and the fibula

B. the joint between two plates of the skull

C. the joint between two cervical vertebrae

D. the joint between the humerus and the shoulder girdle

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Exam Answers

Part 1: Scientific Foundations

1. A (Module 1.1)

2. B (Module 2.1)

3. D (Module 3.3)

4. C (Module 2.2)

5. C (Module 1.1)

6. B (Module 3.5)

7. A (Module 3.2)

8. B (Module 1.2)

9. C (Module 1.4)

10. B (Module 3.3)

11. D (Module 3.3)

12. (Module 2.4)

13. B (Module 2.4)

14. D (Module 1.2)

15. A (Module 3.4)

16. B (Module 3.2)

17. C (Module 2.1)

18. C (Module 3.5)

19. B (Module 4.1)

20. B (Module 1.3)

21. D (Module 3.1)

22. C (Module 4.2)

23. B (Module 3.3)

24. A (Module 1.5)

25. A (Module 2.3)

26. A (Module 3.3)

27. B (Module 3.1)

28. C (Module 2.3)

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29. B (Module 3.5)

30. C (Module 1.5)

31. B (Module 1.2)

32. C (Module 4.5)

33. C (Module 1.2)

34. D (Module 3.4)

35. A (Module 2.4)

36. B (Module 3.4)

37. C (Module 3.2)

38. A (Module 1.3)

39. B (Module 3.5)

40. C (Module 4.1)

41. A (Module 3.2)

42. D (Module 1.2)

43. C (Module 3.3)

44. C (Module 2.2)

45. D (Module 1.5)

46. D (Module 4.4)

47. B (Module 3.4)

48. A (Module 3.2)

49. B (Module 3.3)

50. A (Module 4.5)

51. B (Module 3.2)

52. A (Module 2.1)

53. C (Module 1.3)

54. C (Module 4.2)

55. C (Module 3.5)

56. A (Module 1.2)

57. B (Module 2.2)

58. A (Module 3.3)

59. B (Module 2.3)

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60. B (Module 3.4)

61. B (Module 3.2)

62. B (Module 1.4)

63. C (Module 4.2)

64. D (Module 1.2)

65. A (Module 3.5)

66. A (Module 2.3)

67. C (Module 3.3)

68. B (Module 5.2)

69. C (Module 1.5)

70. D (Module 1.2)

71. B (Module 2.1)

72. B (Module 3.4)

73. C (Module 4.3)

74. D (Module 3.2)

75. B (Module 4.2)

76. B (Module 2.2)

77. D (Module 4.3)

78. D (Module 3.3)

79. D (Module 1.5)

80. C (Module 3.3)

81. A (Module 3.1)

82. B (Module 4.5)

83. C (Module 2.4)

84. C (Module 3.4)

85. A (Module 3.1)

86. A (Module 1.4)

87. B (Module 3.5)

88. C (Module 2.4)

89. B (Module 1.3)

90. D (Module 4.2)

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91. D (Module 2.3)

92. C (Module 3.2)

93. B (Module 3.3)

94. D (Module 4.3)

95. B (Module 2.1)

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Exam

Part 2: Practical/Applied

1. Which of the following training goals is the above exercise best suited for?

A. maximum strength

B. hypertrophy

C. power

D. muscular endurance

2. Which of the following grips is being utilized in the exercise pictured above?

A. overhand

B. neutral

C. pronated

D. supinated

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3. If two spotters where used to ensure the safety of the above exercise, where

should they be placed?

A. both behind the lifter

B. one behind the lifter and one on the side of the barbell

C. one behind the lifter and one in front of the lifter

D. on each side of the barbell

4. Which of the following plyometric exercises would be the most appropriate for

the athlete pictured above?

A. jumps in place

B. box jumps

C. standing jumps

D. none of these

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5. How long should the above stretching exercise be held in order to improve

flexibility?

A. 60 seconds

B. 30 seconds

C. 6 seconds

D. 15 seconds

6. Which of the following should the lifter pictured above change in order to move in

a safe and effective deadlift starting position?

A. straighten the arms

B. flatten the back and push the chest up and out

C. pull the barbell closer to the shins

D. all of the above

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7. Which of the following physical abilities is being tested in the physical assessment

shown above?

A. flexibility

B. muscular endurance

C. power

D. aerobic capacity

8. Where on the body should the athlete pictured above row the barbell to in order

to perform this exercise correctly?

A. lower abdomen

B. nipples

C. navel

D. clavicle

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9. Where is the proper position to spot the exercise shown above?

A. elbow

B. upper arm

C. wrist

D. none of these

10. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of obtaining the starting position

pictured above?

A. the grip width is elbow-to-elbow

B. the feet are hip width apart with feet turned slightly inward

C. the back is flat or slightly arched

D. the bar is approximately one inch in from of the shins

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11. Which of the following is the correct subsequent action to complete the exercise

pictured above?

A. the athlete slowly lowers the bar down to the shoulders

B. the legs are slightly flexed and one leg is extended behind the body

C. the athlete explosively shrugs the shoulders

D. the athlete extends the hips and knees and stabilizes the barbell

12. Which of the following parts of the snatch exercise does the above picture

represent?

A. second pull

B. scoop

C. first pull

D. catch

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13. Which of the following depths should the athlete pictured above lower to in

order to drive the barbell overhead?

A. 25% of their height

B. the catch position of the power clean

C. half-squat

D. any of the above

14. The plyometric drill pictured above should include which of the following rest

times between sets?

A. 3 minutes

B. 5 minutes

C. 10 seconds

D. 1 minute

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15. What type of grip should be used for the following exercise?

I. Pronated

II. Supinated

III. Hook

IV. Open

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. I and III only

D. I and IV only

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16. Which of the following corrections does this individual need to perform in order

for the above exercise to be correct?

I. use a closed grip

II. widen the stance

III. keep the upper arms parallel to the floor

IV. push the chest out and keep the back flat

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. III and IV only

D. II, III and IV only

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17. For the correct completion of the above exercise, explosion and speed is

required in which of the following movements?

A. flexion

B. extension

C. adduction

D. pronation

18. While performing the exercise pictured above, where should the bar be lowered

to?

A. the clavicle

B. the belly button

C. the eyes

D. the nipples

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19. How many spotters should be used to spot the exercise shown above and where

should they be located?

Number of Spotters Location

A. 1 Behind Athlete

B. 1 In Front of Athlete

C 2 Opposite Sides Of Bar

D. 3 Opposite Sides Of Bar and Behind Athlete

20. When should an athlete exhale during the resistance training exercise pictured

above?

A. middle

B. eccentric phase

C. concentric phase

D. beginning

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21. Which of the following is a common mistake when performing the exercise

pictured above?

A. allowing the shoulders to rise before the hips

B. allowing the hips to rise before the shoulders

C. using an hook grip

D. keeping the torso erect

22. Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation to make regarding

proper technique of the upward movement phase of the exercise pictured above?

A. focus the eyes on the floor

B. lean the torso backward

C. drive off the floor with the trailing foot

D. push down on the top of the box with the leading foot

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23. Which of the following is a common error when performing the catch phase of

the exercise pictured above?

A. catch the bar with the head in a neutral position

B. after the bar is overhead from the drive phase, press it up the rest of the way until

the elbows are fully extended

C. catch the bar with the bar slightly behind the head

D. after the bar is overhead from the drive phase, quickly reflex the hips and knees

24. Which of the following parts of the warm-up is MOST likely to include the

exercise pictured above?

A. general warm-up

B. static stretching

C. PNF stretching

D. specific warm-up

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25. Which if the following does NOT describe the proper guidelines for achieving the

parallel arm position of the exercise pictured above?

A. grasp the bar with a supinated grip

B. use a hip-width grip on the bar

C. place the bar on top of the anterior deltoids

D. flex the elbows to position the upper arms parallel to the floor

26. How many experienced spotters are appropriate for spotting the exercise

pictured with the lifter performing 70% of their one rep maximum?

A. 1

B. 0

C. 2

D. 3

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27. If an athlete were using the above exercise to increase the size of the agonist

muscle, which of the following repetition prescriptions would achieve this goal?

A. 2 repetitions

B. 4 repetitions

C. 8 repetitions

D. 15 repetitions

28. Approximately where in the resistance training session should the above

exercise be performed?

A. first

B. second

C. near the beginning

D. near the end

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29. In the exercise pictured above where should the foot be placed on the box?

A. middle

B. front

C. back

D. either side

30. For which of the following athletes is a test of the above movement the MOST

valid?

A. football player

B. marathon runner

C. tennis player

D. swimmer

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31. Which of the following types of grip is used when spotting the exercise pictured

above?

A. neutral

B. pronated

C. supinated

D. alternated

32. Which of the following is NOT part of the five point body contact position used in

the exercise pictured above?

A. right foot

B. head

C. left elbow

D. buttocks

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33. Which of the following would be an incorrect technique for the exercise pictured

above?

A. keep the thighs, lower legs and feet parallel to each other

B. do not forcefully lock the knees

C. allow the buttocks to come off the pad during the downward movement phase

D. raise the roller pad by fully extending the knees

34. For the proper execution of the exercise shown above, which body part should

raise first?

A. head

B. shoulders

C. hips

D. all of the above

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35. Which type of grip is used when performing the exercise pictured above?

A. neutral

B. pronated

C. supinated

D. alternated

36. At which point of the Power Clean does the bar rise just above the knees during

its upward movement?

A. First Pull

B. Transition (Scoop)

C. Second Pull

D. Catch

37. What is the heart rate reserve of a 34 year old female who has a resting heart

rate of 65 bpm?

A. 186 bpm

B. 121 bpm

C. 111 bpm

D. 167 bpm

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38. If an athlete wants to increase the synchronicity of firing of the motor units,

which of the following training methods should they utilize?

A. train the movement with perfect form over and over

B. train at high velocity

C. train with high loads

D. allow lots of recovery time

39. Which of the following factors will NOT lead to an athlete’s increased anxiety

and arousal?

A. lack of self-confidence

B. fear of failure

C. feeling of personal control

D. threatened self-esteem

40. During the upward movement phase of the push press exercise, which of the

following is true?

I. knees and hips remain fully exposed

II. quadriceps muscles are agonists

III. triceps brachii and anterior deltoids are agonists

IV. shoulder joints are initially hyperextended

A. I and III only

B. II and III only

C. I and IV only

D. II and IV only

41. What would the appropriate maximum volume of lower body plyometrics be for

a beginning athlete?

A. 50-60

B. 120-140

C. 100-120

D. 80-100

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42. Which of the following involves a systematic reduction in training duration and

intensity combined with increased emphasis on nutritional intervention?

A. peaking

B. tapering

C. detraining

D. cross-training

43. Which of the following is a description of good landing technique?

A. shoulders behind the knees

B. shoulders over the knees

C. knees behind the ankles

D. shoulders in front of the knees

44. Which of the following athletic abilities does the following athlete NOT need to

work on a result of fitness testing with these results: 1RM squat 250 lbs, 1RM bench

press 150lbs, 40 yard dash 4.4 seconds, 300 yard shuttle 75 seconds.

A. speed

B. high speed strength

C. low speed strength

D. anaerobic capacity

45. If the following scores were recorded for a team performing a maximum

repetition chin-up test: 2, 14, 15, 22, 15, 18, 5, 4, 6, and 9, which of the following

would represent the mean score?

A. 9

B. 15

C. 11

D. 10

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46. When designing a strength and conditioning facility, how high should windows

and mirrors be placed above the ground to prevent contact with rolling items?

A. 3 feet

B. 12 inches

C. 20 inches

D. 4 feet

47. When running, which of the following contributes the most to minimizing the

braking effect of a heel foot strike?

A. eccentric hip extension

B. concentric hip extension

C. eccentric hip adduction

D. concentric hip adduction

48. Which of the following would be considered a tertiary method for developing

speed and agility?

A. form running

B. uphill running

C. high speed treadmill running

D. back squat

49. Which of the following modes of aerobic endurance exercise training promotes

increases in lactate threshold?

A. long, slow distance training

B. pace/tempo training

C. interval training

D. repetition training

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50. Which of the following should be performed first during a performance training

session?

A. specific warm-up

B. PNF stretches

C. general warm-up

D. static stretches

51. Which of the following would be the LEAST applicable test to a twelve year old

athlete?

A. 1RM Squat test

B. sit and reach

C. push-up test

D. 1.5 mile run

52. Which of the following is used to maintain safety and order when athletes are

using the weight room?

A. strength and conditioning department mission statement

B. strength and conditioning department program objectives

C. weight room policies and procedures

D. strength and conditioning staff job descriptions

53. During the hold-relax stretching technique, how long is the active isometric

contraction preventing the partner from moving the agonist before the final passive

stretch?

A. 30 seconds

B. 10 seconds

C. 6 seconds

D. there is not set length as it is moved through its range of motion

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54. How often should a beginning athlete resistance train per week?

A. 0

B. 2

C. 4

D. 6

55. Which of the following factors MOST affect running speed during a 100 meter

dash?

I. stride length

II. wind resistance

III. type of running surface

IV. stride frequency

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. I, II and IV only

D. I and IV only

56. Which of the following exercises would be the MOST beneficial for increasing

bone mass in a young, healthy individual?

A. Leg Press

B. Seated Shoulder Press

C. Overhead Squat

D. Biceps Curl

57. Fascia, tendon and ligament strength is best increased through

A. strenuous exercise

B. non-strenuous exercise

C. exercise through a full range of motion

D. exercise through a full range of motion

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58. Using the Karvonen formula, what is the target heart rate of a 45-year-old female

athlete (with a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute) who is prescribed an

exercise training intensity of 60%?

A. 133 beats per minute

B. 145 beats per minute

C. 63 beats per minute

D. 105 beats per minute

59. Which of the following is NOT a method of reducing risk within a strength and

conditioning facility?

A. allowing experienced unlimited weight room access

B. posting any emergency procedures

C. ensuring staff maintains certifications

D. provide athletes with proper exercise technique instruction

60. Of the following tests, which would the most likely to be performed on a

separate day?

A. 1RM Squat

B. 40 yard dash

C. 300 Yard Shuttle

D. height and weight

61. Which of the following tests addresses an athlete’s high-speed strength?

A. Wingate test

B. 1RM Back Squat

C. 40 Yard Dash

D. Margaria-Kalamen Test

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62. Which of the following would be an appropriate coach to athlete ratio when

coaching a group of middle school athletes?

A. 1:15

B. 1:20

C. 1:10

D. 1:50

63. Which of the following BEST describes how an athlete increases their running

speed during a 40 Yard Dash?

A. increased stride length then decreased stride frequency

B. increased stride length then increased speed endurance

C. increased stride frequency then increased stride length

D. decreased stride frequency then increased arm action

64. Jack has suffered a knee injury. In which phase of healing is it recommended that he begin balance and proprioceptive exercises?

A. inflammation phase

B. repair phase

C. remodeling phase

D. any of the above

65. Which of the following exercises has a grip that would be correct if it was the

distance from one elbow to the other?

A. Snatch

B. Power Clean

C. Deadlift

D. Bent-Over Row

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66. Which of the following would be considered a compound set?

A. bench press supersetted with seated row

B. bench press supersetted with leg press

C. bench press supersetted with dumbbell shoulder press

D. bench press supersetted with push-ups

67. A runner is using repetition training to improve her final kick in a 10km (6.2

mile) race. Which of the following describes this type of training?

I. Frequency: 1x/week

II. Work:rest ratio: 1:1

III. Intensity: greater than VO2 max

IV. Work bout duration: 3-5 minutes

A. I and III only

B. II and III only

C. I, II and IV only

D. II, III and IV only

68. Which factor is the MOST important when prescribing resistance exercise for the purpose of bone growth?

A. exercise type

B. load

C. rest times

D. frequency

69. Which of the following types of goals should an athlete focus on the MOST in

order to improve performance?

A. outcome goals

B. long-term goals

C. process goals

D. achievement goals

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70. Which of the following test sequences of a testing battery of:

1. 40 Yard Dash 2. Vertical Jump 3. Pro Agility 4. YMCA Bench Press Test

would produce the MOST reliable results?

A. 2, 3, 1, 4

B. 2, 1, 3, 4

C. 3, 1, 2, 4

D. 3, 2, 4, 1

71. Which of the following aspects of a test are needed for a test to be valid?

I. Metabolic Energy System Specificity

II. Athlete’s Experience Level

III. Inter-subject Variability

IV. Biomechanical Movement Pattern Specificity

A. I and III only

B. II and IV only

C. I and IV only

D. II and III only

72. When planning and designing a strength and conditioning facility, which of the

following phases should be given the greatest amount of time to be completed?

A. pre-design phase

B. design phase

C. construction phase

D. pre-operation phase

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73. A 23 year old, 6 foot 2 inch, 250 lb collegiate football linebacker was tested with

the following results:

Standing Long Jump: 86 cm

1RM Bench Press: 370 lbs

300 Yard Shuttle Average: 53 seconds

Pro Agility: 4.40 seconds

With these results, what should his training program focus on?

A. high speed strength

B. upper body strength

C. anaerobic capacity

D. agility

74. During which phase of the physiological model of plyometrics are the muscle

spindles stimulated?

A. eccentric

B. amortization

C. concentric

D. isometric

75. What type of indicator of aerobic overtraining is the easiest to observe and

occurs in the relatively early stages of overtraining?

A. performance

B. body fat percentage

C. mood

D. sleeping patterns

76. Which of the following phases of training is LEAST applicable to female athletes?

A. anatomical adaptation

B. hypertrophy

C. maximum strength

D. power

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77. Which of the following would be an appropriate rest interval for an individual

performing 5 sets of bench press with 90% of their one rep maximum?

A. 2 minutes

B. 4 minutes

C. 30 seconds

D. 7 minutes

78. Which of the following will have the largest NEGATIVE effect on the stretch

shortening cycle during a plyometric depth jump?

A. a high intensity eccentric contraction during the landing after the depth jump

B. a small height for the depth jump

C. a moderate conscious concentric contraction after the drop

D. an extended amortization period (two to three seconds) after the drop

79. Which of the following is a trainable factor that affects muscle force production?

A. creating elastic energy through a pre-stretch

B. muscles in which all the muscle fibers are in series

C. stretch shortening cycle

D. all of the above

80. What is the TOTAL distance that an athlete will move when performing a T-Test?

A. 20 Yards

B. 30 Yards

C. 40 Yards

D. 50 Yards

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81. During the supine knee flex stretch, where are the hands placed to stretch the

hip extensors?

A. on top of the knee

B. behind the thigh

C. on the shin

D. the ankle

82. Which of the following tests is the MOST valid for a cross-country runner?

A. sit and reach

B. 1.5 mile run

C. vertical jump

D. 40 yard dash

83. Which of the following are factors to consider when designing a strength and

conditioning facility?

I. type of training that will occur II. number of athletes to use facility

III. size of athletes using facility IV. anticipated training schedules

A. I and II only

B. I, II and IV only

C. I, II and III only

D. III and IV only

84. The preferred modes of training for aerobic endurance includes all of the

following except which of the following characteristic?

A. large muscle mass

B. maximum-intensity explosive movements

C. repetitive motion

D. sustainable movement

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85. Which of the following is NOT the correct order for a testing sequence?

A. sit and reach, pro agility, 1RM back squat, wingate test

B. vertical jump, 1.5 mile run, 1RM back squat, wingate test

C. height, vertical jump, push-ups, 300 yard shuttle

D. weight, t-test, 1RM power clean, 1.5 mile run

86. A strength and conditioning facility wants to place two bench press stations

beside each other. How many linear feet of space will this require in the facility?

A. 10 feet

B. 23 feet

C. 33 feet

D. 26 feet

87. Which of the following types of lower body plyometrics would be MOST

appropriate for a group of youth athletes with little previous training experience?

A. jumps in place

B. depth jumps

C. standing jumps

D. multiple hops

88. Which of the following tests are the MOST sport-specific to women’s field

hockey?

I. T-test

II. 40-yard (37-m) sprint

III. 1RM back squat

IV. 1 RM bench press

A. I and II only

B. I and IV only

C. II and III only

D. III and IV only

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89. Which of the following should be administered FIRST in a sequence of tests for a

javelin thrower?

A. 1RM squat

B. vertical jump

C. 20-yard (18-m) sprint

D. 300-yard (274-m) shuttle

90. The highest number of aerobic endurance training days per week (excluding

competitive events) for a cross-country runner will occur during which of the

following phases?

A. off-season

B. pre-season

C. in-season

D. post-season

91. Which of the following training modes will NOT increase serum testosterone

concentration?

A. heavy resistance

B. high volume

C. short rest intervals

D. small, specific muscle groups

92. Which of the following guidelines is the most important to follow when planning

to administer an aerobic endurance test in the heat?

A. have the athletes fill out a waiver before conducting the test

B. measure the relative humidity and air temperature before testing

C. allow the athletes to acclimatize to the heat 1 hour before testing

D. eliminate the warm-up prior to performing the test

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93. During a single training session, which of the following exercise sequences is the

MOST appropriate for the hypertrophy phase of an athlete’s program?

A. front squat, leg extension, deadlift, calf (heel) raise

B. leg extension, front squat, deadlift, calf (heel) raise

C. front squat, deadlift, leg extension, calf (heel) raise

D. calf (heel) raise, leg extension, deadlift, front squat

94. Which of the following chest exercises would be MOST appropriate for a child to

begin with?

A. push-up

B. dumbbell chest press

C. bench press

D. dumbbell chest fly

95. In which of the following exercises would a weight belt be MOST appropriate?

A. lying barbell triceps press

B. bench press

C. back squat

D. biceps curl

96. Which of the following periods would MOST likely involve the least amount of

any training?

A. preparatory period

B. first transition

C. competition period

D. second transition

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97. When scheduling a variety of teams within a strength and conditioning facility,

which of the following factors is the MOST important variable?

A. number of athletes on the team

B. training goal of the team

C. sport season the team is currently in

D. age of the team

98. What type of exercise is the power clean?

A. lower body, multi-joint

B. upper body, single joint

C. full body, single joint

D. full body, multi joint

99. Which of the following is a goal of an aerobic training program?

A. increase heart rate

B. increase glycogen conservation

C. decrease mitochondrial density

D. increase VO2 at submaximal intensities

100. Which of the following reasons are appropriate for choosing the back squat as

an exercise to train sprinters?

I. both occur in the sagittal plane

II. both occur at the same movement speed

III. both use similar muscle groups

IV. both use the same joint angles

A. I, II and III only

B. II and IV only

C. I and III only

D. none of the above

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101. Which of the following is a test for anaerobic capacity?

A. 1RM bench press

B. 40 yard dash

C. 300 Yard Shuttle

D. T-test

102. In which of the following situations is a higher level of arousal desired?

A. during a skeet shooting competition

B. during a shot put competition

C. when the athlete is an introvert

D. during a strategy training session

103. Which of the following is NOT an area where measurement error can occur?

A. intrasubject variability

B. intersubject variability

C. intrarater variability

D. interrater variability

104. If a power clean exercise is going to use spotters where should they be placed?

A. one behind

B. one on each side of the athlete

C. on opposite sides of the bar

D. none of the above

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105. Which of the following is NOT a training variable to consider when designing aerobic endurance training programs?

A. mode

B. duration

C. intensity

D. number of repetitions

106. Coach McArthur has his athletes perform three to six sets of 6 to 12 repetitions

for three or more exercises per muscle group. Which of the following training goals

does this volume target?

A. maximum endurance

B. maximum hypertrophy

C. maximum power

D. maximum strength

107. Which of the following athletes would the Wingate test be the most appropriate

assessment for?

A. shot putter

B. basketball player

C. marathon runner

D. bowler

108. Rest intervals between sets of this duration are recommended to increase serum testosterone concentrations

A. less than 10 seconds

B. 30 to 60 seconds

C. 1 to 3 minutes

D. at least 5 minutes

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109. The first stage of a needs analysis for designing a resistance training program

involves which of the following?

A. movement analysis

B. physical testing of the person’s strength

C. evaluation of training status

D. evaluation of the person’s previous injuries by a physician

110. Which of the following training drills will NOT improve an athlete’s stride

length?

A. downgrade running

B. uphill running

C. flexibility training

D. partner resisted sprints

111. Which of the following positions should the trunk be during the sprint start?

A. upright

B. perpendicular to the ground

C. learned forward at a 45 degree angle to the ground

D. leaned forward at a slight angle to the ground

112. Which of the following is used to determine the specific means of attaining the

goals of the strength and conditioning program?

A. mission statement

B. program policies and procedures

C. program objectives

D. emergency plan

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113. Which of the following athletic abilities should an athlete work on if they one

rep max squatted 500 pounds, one rep max bench pressed 350 pounds, vertically

jumped 30 inches and had a pro agility time of 6 seconds.

A. lower body strength

B. upper body strength

C. lower body power

D. agility

114. A strength and conditioning professional is directed by the team physician to

design a reconditioning program for the hamstrings and quadriceps of an athlete

who is 3 days post-ACL reconstruction surgery. The physician indicates that joint

movement is CONTRAINDICATED. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate

type of exercise for this athlete?

A. open-chain

B. closed-chain

C. isometric

D. dynamic

115. Which of the following tests should be completed last?

A. Vertical Jump

B. Body Fat Percentage

C. YMCA Bench Press

D. 40 yard Dash

116. During which stage of maximum velocity running does the rear thigh accelerate

forward via concentric hip flexion?

A. early support

B. toe off

C. late support

D. mid-flight

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117. A college football coach wants to measure his athlete’s explosiveness. Which of

the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?

A. 40 yard dash

B. 1RM bench press

C. pro agility

D. vertical jump

118. At which intensity should an endurance athlete exercise at during the working

phase of repetition training?

A. lactate threshold

B. above the lactate threshold

C. above VO2 Max

D. just below VO2 Max

119. A team’s test results are considered to be not reliable because the coach who

did the testing changed how he recorded the results halfway through the group.

What type of variability does the above describe?

A. intrasubject

B. intersubject

C. intrarater

D. interrater

120. Where is the best place to put a dumbbell rack in a strength and conditioning

facility?

A. in the middle of the facility

B. near the plate weight trees

C. against the wall

D. next to the squat racks

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121. Which of the following is the correct starting position of the knee joints in the

starting position of the split-squat jumps?

A. extended

B. flexed at 90 degrees

C. flexed at 45 degrees

D. in a quarter squat position

122. A 140 lb female sprinter has the following testing results:

Vertical Jump: 31 inches

1RM Back Squat: 100 lbs

40 Yard Dash: 4.9 seconds

Body Fat: 12%

Which of the following attributes should this athlete work on?

A. Strength

B. Body Composition

C. Speed

D. Muscular Power

123. Which of the following tests would be considered the LEAST valid for marathon

runner?

A. Body Composition

B. 1RM Back Squat

C. Sit and Reach

D. 2 mile run

124. Athletes should use which of the following types of exercises to reduce the risk

of injury or during rehabilitation from an injury by targeting specific muscles?

A. assistance exercises

B. core exercises

C. structural exercises

D. power exercises

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125. An athlete would like to improve their lactate threshold, at which intensity is

the MOST appropriate that they train at?

A. 40% VO2 Max

B. 95% VO2 Max

C. 50% VO2 Max

D. 80% VO2 Max

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Exam Answers

Part 2: Practical/Applied

1. C (Module 5.3)

2. B (Module 6.2)

3. D (Module 6.2)

4. D (Module 6.4)

5. B (Module 6.5)

6. B (Module 6.2)

7. A (Module 6.1)

8. A (Module 6.2)

9. C (Module 6.2)

10. B (Module 6.2)

11. D (Module 6.2)

12. A (Module 6.2)

13. B (Module 6.2)

14. A (Module 6.4)

15. C (Module 6.2)

16. C (Module 6.2)

17. B (Module 6.2)

18. D (Module 6.2)

19. A (Module 6.2)

20. C (Module 6.2)

21. A (Module 6.2)

22. D (Module 6.2)

23. B (Module 6.2)

24. D (Module 6.5)

25. A (Module 6.2)

26. A (Module 6.2)

27. C (Module 5.3)

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28. D (Module 5.3)

29. A (Module 6.2)

30. A (Module 6.1)

31. D (Module 6.2)

32. C (Module 6.2)

33. C (Module 6.2)

34. D (Module 6.2)

35. C (Module 6.2)

36. B (Module 6.2)

37. B (Module 5.5)

38. A (Module 1.3)

39. C (Module 7.1)

40. B (Module 6.2)

41. D (Module 6.4)

42. A (Module 5.6)

43. B (Module 6.4)

44. A (Module 6.1)

45. C (Module 6.1)

46. C (Module 7.2)

47. B (Module 6.3)

48. D (Module 6.3)

49. B (Module 5.6)

50. C (Module 6.5)

51. A (Module 6.1)

52. B (Module 7.2)

53. C (Module 6.5)

54. B (Module 5.3)

55. D (Module 6.3)

56. C (Module 4.4)

57. A (Module 4.4)

58. A (Module 5.5)

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59. A (Module 7.2)

60. C (Module 6.1)

61. D (Module 6.1)

62. D (Module 7.2)

63. A (Module 6.3)

64. B (Module 2.4)

65. A (Module 6.2)

66. D (Module 5.3)

67. A (Module 6.5)

68. B (Module 4.4)

69. C (Module 7.1)

70. A (Module 6.1)

71. C (Module 6.1)

72. C (Module 7.2)

73. A (Module 6.1)

74. A (Module 6.4)

75. A (Module 4.5)

76. B (Module 5.2)

77. B (Module 5.3)

78. D (Module 6.3)

79. C (Module 1.3)

80. C (Module 6.1)

81. B (Module 6.5)

82. B (Module 6.1)

83. C (Module 7.2)

84. B (Module 5.5)

85. B (Module 6.1)

86. B (Module 7.2)

87. A (Module 6.4)

88. A (Module 6.1)

89. B (Module 6.1)

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90. B (Module 5.6)

91. D (Module 4.3)

92. B (Module 6.1)

93. C (Module 5.3)

94. A (Module 5.2)

95. C (Module 6.2)

96. D (Module 5.4)

97. C (Module 7.2)

98. D (Module 6.2)

99. B (Module 5.5)

100. C (Module 5.1)

101. C (Module 6.1)

102. B (Module 7.1)

103. B (Module 6.1)

104. D (Module 6.2)

105. D (Module 5.5)

106. B (Module 5.3)

107. B (Module 6.1)

108. B (Module 4.3)

109. A (Module 5.1)

110. A (Module 6.3)

111. C (Module 6.3)

112. C (Module 7.2)

113. D (Module 6.1)

114. C (Module 2.4)

115. C (Module 6.1)

116. D (Module 6.3)

117. D (Module 6.1)

118. C (Module 5.6)

119. C (Module 6.1)

120. C (Module 7.2)

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121. B (Module 6.4)

122. A (Module 6.1)

123. B (Module 6.1)

124. A (Module 5.3)

125. D (Module 3.2)