NSCA CSCS PRACTICAL APPLIED PROGRAM DESIGN QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

When athlete's training goal is the development of strength endurance, what is an
appropriate rest period for core exercises?
A. 60 sec
B. 90 sec
C. 30 sec


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C. 30 sec




An athlete is performing three sets of the bench press exercise. What is the volume-
load of the workout shown below?
SET 1: Load - 100lb (45.5 kg) x 6
SET 2: Load - 115lb (52.5 kg) x 4
SET 3: Load - 125 lb (57 kg) x 2
A. 4080 lb (1854.5 kg)

, B. 3930 lb (1786.5 kg)
C. 1310 lb (595.5 kg)


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C. 1310 lb (595.5 kg)




An athlete is performing the bench press as part of a complex training set to enhance
upper body power. Which of the following options is appropriate?
A. 3 reps @ 115% 3RM followed by 3 plyometric push-ups
B. 4 reps @ 75% 1RM followed by 3 plyometric push-ups
C. 5 reps @ 87% 5RM followed by 3 plyometric push-ups


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B. 4 reps @ 75% 1RM followed by 3 plyometric push-ups




A strength and conditioning professional is selecting exercises to enhance cycling
performance for a triathlete. Which of the following options are most applicable to
the drive phase?
A. pogo jumps
B. countermovement jumps
C. squat jumps


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C. squat jumps