NCSF COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW SET 2026
RELIABLE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? Answer:
kyphotic curve
◍ Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training
set aimed at improving strength and flexibility? Answer: seated leg
extension and hamstring stretch
◍ Floor to overhead reaching with a medicine ball would challenge
_____________ to the greatest degree? Answer: Spinal extension
◍ Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a
relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density? Answer: soleus
◍ What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise
intervention for a hypertensive client lasting several months? Answer:
a reduction of blood pressure by 10 points
◍ Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification
for morbid obesity? Answer: Males - 30%; Females - 40%
◍ Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a pre-
activity screening protocol? Answer: Testing submaximal VO2
, ◍ Which agonist-antagonist group is recommended to have a strength
balance ratio of 1:1? Answer: Trunk flexors and extensors
◍ What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act
upon both the hip and knee joints? Answer: rectus femoris
◍ Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal
plane? Answer: a. tensor fascia latae
b. quadratus lumborum
c. supraspinatus
(All of the above)*
◍ Your client wants to increase the size of his gastrocnemius, what
exercise would you recommend? Answer: standing calf raise
◍ The transverse abdominis serves which of the following purposes?
Answer: Stabilizes the spine
◍ Which of the following is a common error during stability ball leg
curls? Answer: Maintaining hip flexion during the concentric phase
◍ When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and
proprioception, the emphasis should be placed on: Answer: neural
rehearsal via movement practice
RELIABLE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? Answer:
kyphotic curve
◍ Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training
set aimed at improving strength and flexibility? Answer: seated leg
extension and hamstring stretch
◍ Floor to overhead reaching with a medicine ball would challenge
_____________ to the greatest degree? Answer: Spinal extension
◍ Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a
relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density? Answer: soleus
◍ What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise
intervention for a hypertensive client lasting several months? Answer:
a reduction of blood pressure by 10 points
◍ Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification
for morbid obesity? Answer: Males - 30%; Females - 40%
◍ Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a pre-
activity screening protocol? Answer: Testing submaximal VO2
, ◍ Which agonist-antagonist group is recommended to have a strength
balance ratio of 1:1? Answer: Trunk flexors and extensors
◍ What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act
upon both the hip and knee joints? Answer: rectus femoris
◍ Which of the following muscles cause movement in the frontal
plane? Answer: a. tensor fascia latae
b. quadratus lumborum
c. supraspinatus
(All of the above)*
◍ Your client wants to increase the size of his gastrocnemius, what
exercise would you recommend? Answer: standing calf raise
◍ The transverse abdominis serves which of the following purposes?
Answer: Stabilizes the spine
◍ Which of the following is a common error during stability ball leg
curls? Answer: Maintaining hip flexion during the concentric phase
◍ When prescribing exercise to improve movement efficiency and
proprioception, the emphasis should be placed on: Answer: neural
rehearsal via movement practice
