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Several athletes are complaining of continued fatigue and difficulty sleeping followin
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g recent resistance training sessions. What are these athletes likely experiencing?
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a. extreme muscle soreness h h
b. overtraining syndrome h
c. overreaching ANSWER:
b. overtraining syndrome
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EXPLANATION:
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a "prolonged maladaptation" not only of the athlete,
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but also of several biological, neurochemical, and hormonal regulation mechanisms.
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Many alternative terms have been suggested by OTD, including burnout, chronic ov
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erwork, staleness, unexplained underperformance syndrome, and overfatigue. OTS c
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an last as long as six months or beyond, and can potentially ruin an athletic career.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 5, pg 107
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Which of the following is not a reason for testing athletes?
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a. for identifying areas that need improvement
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b. for goal setting
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c. for choosing a team captain
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c. for choosing a team captain
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EXPLANATION:
A test, by definition, is a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor. Tes
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ting helps athletes and coaches assess athletic talent and identify physical abilities an
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d areas in need of improvement. Test scores can be used in goal setting, where baseli
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ne measurements can be used to establish starting points for setting goals.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 12, pg 250
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Which of the following ergogenic aids does not result in increase protein synthesis?
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a. testosterone
b. creatine
c. branched chain amino acids h h h ANSWER:
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b. creatine
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EXPLANATION:
Testosterone and growth hormone are both anabolic hormones that stimulate protein
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synthesis. Branched chain amino acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) fuel protein s
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ynthesis when ingested immediately following resistance training.
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Creatine helps to improve recovery between high intensity periods of activity, but do
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es not directly stimulate protein synthesis. It has an essential role in energy metabolis
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m as a substrate for formation of ATP, especially during high-intensity exercise.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 11, pg 242
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Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain go
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od health?
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a. to maintain cellular structure and function
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b. to prevent diseases such as cancer
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c. to strengthen bones
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a. to maintain cellular structure and function
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EXPLANATION:
Protein is the primary structural and functional component of every cell in the huma
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n body. Dietary proteins are used for growth and development and to build and repair
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cells; they serve as enzymes, transport carriers, and hormones.
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Therefore, dietary protein is essential for maintaining health, reproduction, and
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cellular structure and function. This applies to both active and sedentary individuals.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 9, pg 181-182
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Which muscle is directly targeted during the pec-deck?
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a. deltoids
b. pectoralis major h
c. triceps brachii h ANSWER:
b. pectoralis major h
EXPLANATION:
In the pec-
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deck movement, the idea is to create a long level out of your arms, therefore putting
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more pressure on the primary and secondary muscles. The pec-
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hdeck directly targets the pectoralis major, and does so in a way different than a bench
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hpress because the elbows are unlocked throughout the whole range of motion. This le
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ngth in the arms makes the movement much harder. The deltoids and triceps brachii a
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re assistance muscles, working with the pectoralis major to create the movement.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 15, pg 376
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Golgi tendon organs?
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NSCA CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
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SPECIALIST – h
hCSCS 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 1h h h h h h h
00% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOL
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UTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOU h h h h h
R GRADES.
h
Several athletes are complaining of continued fatigue and difficulty sleeping followin
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g recent resistance training sessions. What are these athletes likely experiencing?
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a. extreme muscle soreness h h
b. overtraining syndrome h
c. overreaching ANSWER:
b. overtraining syndrome
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EXPLANATION:
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a "prolonged maladaptation" not only of the athlete,
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but also of several biological, neurochemical, and hormonal regulation mechanisms.
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Many alternative terms have been suggested by OTD, including burnout, chronic ov
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erwork, staleness, unexplained underperformance syndrome, and overfatigue. OTS c
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an last as long as six months or beyond, and can potentially ruin an athletic career.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 5, pg 107
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Which of the following is not a reason for testing athletes?
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a. for identifying areas that need improvement
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b. for goal setting
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c. for choosing a team captain
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c. for choosing a team captain
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EXPLANATION:
A test, by definition, is a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor. Tes
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ting helps athletes and coaches assess athletic talent and identify physical abilities an
h h h h h h h h h h h h
d areas in need of improvement. Test scores can be used in goal setting, where baseli
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ne measurements can be used to establish starting points for setting goals.
h h h h h h h h h h h
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 12, pg 250
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Which of the following ergogenic aids does not result in increase protein synthesis?
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a. testosterone
b. creatine
c. branched chain amino acids h h h ANSWER:
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b. creatine
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EXPLANATION:
Testosterone and growth hormone are both anabolic hormones that stimulate protein
h h h h h h h h h h h
synthesis. Branched chain amino acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) fuel protein s
h h h h h h h h h h h
ynthesis when ingested immediately following resistance training.
h h h h h h
Creatine helps to improve recovery between high intensity periods of activity, but do
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es not directly stimulate protein synthesis. It has an essential role in energy metabolis
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
m as a substrate for formation of ATP, especially during high-intensity exercise.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 11, pg 242
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Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain go
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od health?
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a. to maintain cellular structure and function
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b. to prevent diseases such as cancer
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c. to strengthen bones
h h ANSWER:
a. to maintain cellular structure and function
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EXPLANATION:
Protein is the primary structural and functional component of every cell in the huma
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n body. Dietary proteins are used for growth and development and to build and repair
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
cells; they serve as enzymes, transport carriers, and hormones.
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Therefore, dietary protein is essential for maintaining health, reproduction, and
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cellular structure and function. This applies to both active and sedentary individuals.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 9, pg 181-182
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Which muscle is directly targeted during the pec-deck?
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a. deltoids
b. pectoralis major h
c. triceps brachii h ANSWER:
b. pectoralis major h
EXPLANATION:
In the pec-
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deck movement, the idea is to create a long level out of your arms, therefore putting
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
more pressure on the primary and secondary muscles. The pec-
h h h h h h h h h
hdeck directly targets the pectoralis major, and does so in a way different than a bench
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
hpress because the elbows are unlocked throughout the whole range of motion. This le
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ngth in the arms makes the movement much harder. The deltoids and triceps brachii a
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re assistance muscles, working with the pectoralis major to create the movement.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition. Ch 15, pg 376
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Golgi tendon organs?
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