ISSA Strength & Conditioning Final Exam Study
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A basic fitness assessment includes flexibility, posture, mobility, and - CORRECT
ANSWER: general strength assessment
A brief period of reduced training load prior to competition is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER: taper
A cascade of events, resulting in muscle contraction, is triggered when which of the
following chemical neurotransmitters binds to receptors on the muscle? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Acetylcholine
A depth jump can be used to measure which type of strength? - CORRECT ANSWER:
reactive strength
A fibrous band of fascia created between tissues as a result of injury, muscle stress, or
overuse is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER: adhesion
A group of muscles firing together to create force is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
intermuscular coordination.
A heavy load is typically defined as what percent of 1RM? - CORRECT ANSWER: 80%
or higher
A longer amortization phase will result in - CORRECT ANSWER: the loss of potential
energy in the form of heat and reduced kinetic output in muscle contraction.
,A painful condition occurring when the tendons and soft tissues around the shoulder
joint become trapped between the humerus and the acromion is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER: shoulder impingement.
A person's ability to accept a modest amount of discomfort while stretching is known as
- CORRECT ANSWER: stretch tolerance
A rapid whole-body movement with a change of direction or velocity in response to a
stimulus is known as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: agility
A slower eccentric phase will result in - CORRECT ANSWER: less potential energy than
a faster eccentric phase.
A sudden stretch to the tendon of a muscle results in muscle contraction response
known as the - CORRECT ANSWER: myotatic stretch reflex
According to the chapter material, what will largely define a coach's future? - CORRECT
ANSWER: the people surrounding a coach
An increase in flexibility affects the two types of ROM need for sport and functional
movement: - CORRECT ANSWER: active and passive
Anti-glycolytic training avoids metabolic fatigue to ensure the primary source of energy
is - CORRECT ANSWER: ATP
Anything that provides a mental or physical edge when exercising or competing is called
a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER: ergogenic aid.
Athletes who tend to perform below their potential or fail to make improvements might
be operating from what type of mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER: fixed mindset
, Before performing any 1RM attempt, at least how many warm-up sets, with
progressively heavier loads are recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
Bone-on-bone contact that results in joint pain and stiffness from a loss of articular
cartilage is - CORRECT ANSWER: osteoarthritis
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), commonly known as a supplement to support
recovery and stimulate muscle growth, may also serve to - CORRECT ANSWER:
increase endurance.
Current research demonstrates what three possible mechanisms for inducing
hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Mechanical tension, metabolic stress, muscle
damage
Data and information based on facts, not opinions, is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
objective data
During aerobic metabolism, which fuel type produces 106 ATP? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Fatty acids
During an interview, the interviewer may ask some challenging questions about self-
perceived weaknesses, and it is for this reason a coach should - CORRECT ANSWER:
present solutions demonstrating a capacity to overcome any shortfalls.
During the maximum aerobic function (MAF) test, acyclic athletes who participate in
sports requiring more endurance, should perform a cyclic activity - CORRECT
ANSWER: at their MAHR for 45 minutes.
During the SSP phase sport-specific conditioning exercises are performed for what
duration? - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 to 15 second burst
During which phase is a relatively high volume of work programmed to build general
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER: General preparation phase (GPP)
Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam with 230
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+ At First Attempt Verified By
Professor
A basic fitness assessment includes flexibility, posture, mobility, and - CORRECT
ANSWER: general strength assessment
A brief period of reduced training load prior to competition is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER: taper
A cascade of events, resulting in muscle contraction, is triggered when which of the
following chemical neurotransmitters binds to receptors on the muscle? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Acetylcholine
A depth jump can be used to measure which type of strength? - CORRECT ANSWER:
reactive strength
A fibrous band of fascia created between tissues as a result of injury, muscle stress, or
overuse is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER: adhesion
A group of muscles firing together to create force is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
intermuscular coordination.
A heavy load is typically defined as what percent of 1RM? - CORRECT ANSWER: 80%
or higher
A longer amortization phase will result in - CORRECT ANSWER: the loss of potential
energy in the form of heat and reduced kinetic output in muscle contraction.
,A painful condition occurring when the tendons and soft tissues around the shoulder
joint become trapped between the humerus and the acromion is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER: shoulder impingement.
A person's ability to accept a modest amount of discomfort while stretching is known as
- CORRECT ANSWER: stretch tolerance
A rapid whole-body movement with a change of direction or velocity in response to a
stimulus is known as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: agility
A slower eccentric phase will result in - CORRECT ANSWER: less potential energy than
a faster eccentric phase.
A sudden stretch to the tendon of a muscle results in muscle contraction response
known as the - CORRECT ANSWER: myotatic stretch reflex
According to the chapter material, what will largely define a coach's future? - CORRECT
ANSWER: the people surrounding a coach
An increase in flexibility affects the two types of ROM need for sport and functional
movement: - CORRECT ANSWER: active and passive
Anti-glycolytic training avoids metabolic fatigue to ensure the primary source of energy
is - CORRECT ANSWER: ATP
Anything that provides a mental or physical edge when exercising or competing is called
a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER: ergogenic aid.
Athletes who tend to perform below their potential or fail to make improvements might
be operating from what type of mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER: fixed mindset
, Before performing any 1RM attempt, at least how many warm-up sets, with
progressively heavier loads are recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER: 3
Bone-on-bone contact that results in joint pain and stiffness from a loss of articular
cartilage is - CORRECT ANSWER: osteoarthritis
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), commonly known as a supplement to support
recovery and stimulate muscle growth, may also serve to - CORRECT ANSWER:
increase endurance.
Current research demonstrates what three possible mechanisms for inducing
hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Mechanical tension, metabolic stress, muscle
damage
Data and information based on facts, not opinions, is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
objective data
During aerobic metabolism, which fuel type produces 106 ATP? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Fatty acids
During an interview, the interviewer may ask some challenging questions about self-
perceived weaknesses, and it is for this reason a coach should - CORRECT ANSWER:
present solutions demonstrating a capacity to overcome any shortfalls.
During the maximum aerobic function (MAF) test, acyclic athletes who participate in
sports requiring more endurance, should perform a cyclic activity - CORRECT
ANSWER: at their MAHR for 45 minutes.
During the SSP phase sport-specific conditioning exercises are performed for what
duration? - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 to 15 second burst
During which phase is a relatively high volume of work programmed to build general
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER: General preparation phase (GPP)
