CSCS Practice Test #1

An athlete is following a resistance training program that includes lifting loads of 90% 1RM for 4 repetitions for her core exercises.  Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for the length of her rest periods between sets?

• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• 3 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the first stage of performing a needs analysis?

• Assessing the athlete’s current training status

• Determining the primary training goal

• Examining the primary movements of the sport

• Testing and evaluating the athlete

Typically, what percentage of the 1RM allows an athlete to perform 15 repetitions in the shoulder press exercise?

• 65%

• 90%

• 75%

• 40%

In which of the following periodization phases does higher volume, lower intensity training change to lower volume, higher intensity training?

• Normalization
• First Transition

• Stabilization
• Reversal

What type of plyometric drill is the double leg vertical jump?

• Standing jumps

• Depth jumps

• Jumps in place

• A weightlifting drill

During the maximum velocity phase of sprinting, an athlete is bending forward, with her head in front of her shoulders, and with a forward curvature of her upper back.  Which of the following recommendations should optimize her performance during this phase of the sprint?

• Lean Forward

• Lean backward
• Maintain position

• Take a more upright position resembling ‘running tall’

It is difficult for an athlete to correctly perform a depth jump because the amortization phase is too long.  Which of the following adjustments is most appropriate for addressing this problem?

• Decrease the height of the box used for the depth jump
• Use a heavier weight during the depth jump
• Discontinue the depth jump

• Increase the duration of the amortization phase

Which of the following combinations of RM loads and rest period lengths will increase muscular endurance the MOST?

• 4 RM, 1 min rest

• 4 RM, 5 min rest

• 15 RM, 5 min rest

• 15 RM, 1 min rest

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for causing plantar flexion during the standing calf raise exercise?

• Gastrocnemius
• Gluteus maximus
• Hamstrings
• Quadriceps

Which of the following describes the incline dumbbell bench press exercise?

• Multi-joint chest exercise

• Multi-joint shoulder exercise

• Single joint assistance exercise

• Single joint core exercise