1.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Depletion of which of the following substrates induces fatigue?
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2.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which of the following stimulates muscle spindles?
2 out of 100
3.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
The size principle refers to which of the following?
3 out of 100
4.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
The vertical jump is primarily performed in which anatomical plane?
4 out of 100
5.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
The series elastic component (SEC) primarily reserves energy for plyometric action in what body structures?
5 out of 100
6.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
With consistent aerobic training, what are the possible adaptations?
6 out of 100
7.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which of the following refers to artificially increasing red blood cell mass?
7 out of 100
8.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
While skating, which of these hip movements depends on the gluteus maximus for a hockey athlete?
8 out of 100
9.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
What is the name given to the relative intensity of exercise at which blood lactate first begins to rise?
9 out of 100
10.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
How is the force-velocity curve influenced by a rise in rate of force development?
10 out of 100
11.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Relative to the latissimus dorsi, where is the trapezius positioned?
11 out of 100
12.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which of these actions describes transverse plane abduction of the shoulder?
12 out of 100
13.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which electrical occurrences are undetectable during a normal electrocardiogram (ECG)?
13 out of 100
14.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following PNF stretches is considered most effective?
14 out of 100
15.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Aerobic training increases which of the following?
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16.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which joint is stabilized by the following: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor?
16 out of 100
17.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
What joint action occurs to increase the angle between the radius and ulna?
17 out of 100
18.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
While performing resistance training, which structure of the knee is most vulnerable to injury?
18 out of 100
19.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is most likely to result in overtraining?
19 out of 100
20.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
What motion occurs at the knee during the late support phase of sprinting?
20 out of 100
21.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Increases in tissue flexibility depend primarily on which of the following characteristics?
21 out of 100
22.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which of the quadriceps muscles is positioned closest to the centerline of the body??
22 out of 100
23.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following statements is false?
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24.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is responsible for improved oxygen delivery following a warm-up?
24 out of 100
25.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following statements is false?
25 out of 100
26.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is appropriate for the final phase of the RAMP protocol for a sprinter?
26 out of 100
27.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
Which type of stretching involves active muscle engagement and a rebound-like motion where the end position is not maintained?
27 out of 100
28.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following non-temperature related effects occurs through a proper warm-up?
28 out of 100
29.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
The squat pattern movement is best used in which phase of the RAMP protocol?
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30.
CSCS Section 1: Exercise Science,CSCS CPT
What is the starting position for the abdominal crunch?
30 out of 100
31.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following activities would be least recommended as a general warm-up?
31 out of 100
32.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Approximately how long should the general warm-up phase last?
32 out of 100
33.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is not a goal of sports psychology?
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34.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Which of the following statements is false?
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35.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Arousal is characterized by which of the following?
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36.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following stretching types is most likely to activate the stretch reflex?
36 out of 100
37.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which factor has the ultimate control of flexibility?
37 out of 100
38.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Drive theory proposes which of the following?
38 out of 100
39.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Trait anxiety is defined as which of the following?
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40.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Which of the following statements is false?
40 out of 100
41.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Anxiety manifested through physical symptoms such as elevated heart rate and tense muscles is known as which of the following?
41 out of 100
42.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Contract-relax PNF stretching includes which of the following?
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43.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
A football coach waiving sprints due to substantial effort displayed in practice is an example of which of the following?
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44.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
What is the optimal time for holding a static stretch?
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45.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
When is the optimal time for static stretching?
45 out of 100
46.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
An athlete’s motivation to improve performance due to a love for the sport is known as which of the following?
46 out of 100
47.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is not an appropriate plyometric warm-up?
47 out of 100
48.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is a sign of hyponatremia?
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49.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Predictive validity refers to which of the following?
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50.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which PNF stretch involves concentric muscle action of the stretched muscle?
50 out of 100
51.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which PNF stretch takes advantage of autogenic and reciprocal inhibition?
51 out of 100
52.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
Which of the following would not be a component of the feasibility study?
52 out of 100
53.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following nutrients is not typically deficient in most populations?
53 out of 100
54.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
What is a possible explanation for excessive intrarater variability?
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55.
CSCS Section 1: Sports psychology,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is an example of selective attention?
55 out of 100
56.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
What is the minimum recommended square footage per athlete in the facility?
56 out of 100
57.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Activation of which of the following is responsible for the stretch reflex?
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58.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
A “pronated grip” refers specifically to which of the following?
58 out of 100
59.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following statements is false?
59 out of 100
60.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which of the following stretching types is best suited for a warm-up?
60 out of 100
61.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following foods does not provide all of the essential amino acids?
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62.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
In general, which season should involve the highest volume of resistance training?
62 out of 100
63.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
What is the AMDR of protein for adults above 18 years old?
63 out of 100
64.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is needed for reliability on flexibility testing?
64 out of 100
65.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which term refers to the ability to maintain static and dynamic equilibrium?
65 out of 100
66.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following exercise orders is most appropriate for improving lower-body power?
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67.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
A female athlete squats 150lb on her 1RM back squat test, which of the following numbers best estimates her 5RM?
67 out of 100
68.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
What isomer of glucose is typically found in candy and sports drinks?
68 out of 100
69.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following professionals is qualified to do a dietary needs analysis of individual athletes?
69 out of 100
70.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following refers to the maximum average daily nutrient level not associated with adverse health effects?
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71.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following set-rep schemes is most effective for increasing muscle size?
71 out of 100
72.
CSCS Section 1: Nutrition,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is considered an essential amino acid?
72 out of 100
73.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following exercises would be considered a core exercise?
73 out of 100
74.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
What is the minimum recommended work-rest ratio for plyometrics?
74 out of 100
75.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
During in-season, what is the frequency recommendation for resistance training?
75 out of 100
76.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
An interset rest period of 90 seconds is most appropriate for which of the following training goals?
76 out of 100
77.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is most useful for assessing the overall volume of a training program?
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78.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following training loads is most appropriate for improving sport-specific power in basketball players?
78 out of 100
79.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following training goals likely entails the highest volume-load?
79 out of 100
80.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following volume recommendations is most suitable for intermediate athletes?
80 out of 100
81.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
How much rest is generally recommended between plyometric training sessions?
81 out of 100
82.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
Which order to the phases of facility design occur?
82 out of 100
83.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
The following is not a consideration when conducting the needs analysis on a certain sport:
83 out of 100
84.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following plyometric drills is the highest in intensity?
84 out of 100
85.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
Which phase includes the needs analysis?
85 out of 100
86.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
Who is responsible for the day-to-day health of the athletes?
86 out of 100
87.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following tests is appropriate for female athlete pulling endurance?
87 out of 100
88.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following symptoms during testing warrants medical attention?
88 out of 100
89.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following athletes would most benefit from upper body plyometrics?
89 out of 100
90.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
A test that consistently results in different scores on the same athlete from different test administrators has poor:
90 out of 100
91.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Exercise selection based on individual sport-specific needs is known as:
91 out of 100
92.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following refers to performing plyometric training immediately following high-intensity resistance training?
92 out of 100
93.
CSCS section 2: Organization and Administration,CSCS CPT
Who is primarily responsible for informing the strength and conditioning professional of indications and contraindications?
93 out of 100
94.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following is not a justification for athletic testing?
94 out of 100
95.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
Which grip is recommended for heavy weightlifting derivative movements (i.e. power clean)?
95 out of 100
96.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following terms refers to the perception by non-experts that a test is valid?
96 out of 100
97.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Temperatures and humidity above the following can significantly impair aerobic endurance performance:
97 out of 100
98.
CSCS Section 2: Program Design,CSCS CPT
Which of the following training methods is designed to maximize postactivation potentiation?
98 out of 100
99.
CSCS Section 2: Testing and Evaluation,CSCS CPT
Which of the following tests is most appropriate for pre-testing a defensive lineman?
99 out of 100
100.
CSCS Section 2: Exercise Technique,CSCS CPT
What is the typical width of a common grip?
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