NSCA chapter 20
Which of the following describes an athlete's maximum lactate steady state?
a. Maximal lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance.
b. Blood lactate concentration is greater than resting lactate levels.
c. Maximal lactate production is greater than maximal lactate clearance.
d. Blood lactate concentration is lower than resting lactate levels. - answera. Maximal
lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance.
Which of the following describes a technique guideline for an optimal running gait?
a. The foot should land in front of the hips to avoid "braking."
b. The arms should swing in a reciprocating motion with the lower body.
c. The weight should transfer from the inside of the heel and continue to shift.
d. The shoulders should be rounded. - answerb. The arms should swing in a
reciprocating motion with the lower body.
Which of the following describes the minimum suggested hypoxic dose for an athlete to
see an ergogenic effect from altitude training?
a. 12 hours/day at low altitudes for at least 12 weeks
b. 12 hours/day at moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
c. 2 hours/day at moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
d. 2 hours/day at low altitudes for at least 12 weeks - answerb. 12 hours/day at
moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
All of the following are benefits from resistance training for a highly trained aerobic
endurance athlete EXCEPT
a. enhancement in short-term exercise performance
b. prevention of overuse injuries
c. improvement in
d. reduction of muscle imbalances - answerc. improvement in
An athlete who typically runs for 70 minutes at 65% to 75% of her is looking to maintain
a minimal level of conditioning. Which of the following workouts would provide the best
stimulus for cross-training?
a. rowing at 55% of for 30 minutes
b. swimming at 60% of for 50 minutes
c. running at 50% of for 90 minutes
d. cycling at 75% of for 70 minutes - answerd. cycling at 75% of for 70 minutes
Which of the following describes an athlete's maximum lactate steady state?
a. Maximal lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance.
b. Blood lactate concentration is greater than resting lactate levels.
c. Maximal lactate production is greater than maximal lactate clearance.
d. Blood lactate concentration is lower than resting lactate levels. - answera. Maximal
lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance.
Which of the following describes a technique guideline for an optimal running gait?
a. The foot should land in front of the hips to avoid "braking."
b. The arms should swing in a reciprocating motion with the lower body.
c. The weight should transfer from the inside of the heel and continue to shift.
d. The shoulders should be rounded. - answerb. The arms should swing in a
reciprocating motion with the lower body.
Which of the following describes the minimum suggested hypoxic dose for an athlete to
see an ergogenic effect from altitude training?
a. 12 hours/day at low altitudes for at least 12 weeks
b. 12 hours/day at moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
c. 2 hours/day at moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
d. 2 hours/day at low altitudes for at least 12 weeks - answerb. 12 hours/day at
moderate altitudes for at least 3 weeks
All of the following are benefits from resistance training for a highly trained aerobic
endurance athlete EXCEPT
a. enhancement in short-term exercise performance
b. prevention of overuse injuries
c. improvement in
d. reduction of muscle imbalances - answerc. improvement in
An athlete who typically runs for 70 minutes at 65% to 75% of her is looking to maintain
a minimal level of conditioning. Which of the following workouts would provide the best
stimulus for cross-training?
a. rowing at 55% of for 30 minutes
b. swimming at 60% of for 50 minutes
c. running at 50% of for 90 minutes
d. cycling at 75% of for 70 minutes - answerd. cycling at 75% of for 70 minutes
