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National Strength and Conditioning Association-
(NSCA EXAM) (3 VERSIONS) ALL WITH 550
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
Question: An undergraduate strength and conditioning intern has been assisting with training
the men's rowing team under the supervision of the head strength coach for the past 2 months.
The head strength coach calls in sick on the day of a plyometric and resistance training session.
What is the appropriate action?
A. have the intern supervise the training session
B. cancel the training session
C. ask the rowing coach to supervise the athletes - ANSWER✔✔C. ask the rowing coach to
supervise the athletes
Question: Snatch vs. One-arm Snatch: technical skill required - ANSWER✔✔One-arm snatch
requires more technical skill
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Question: Max Sound Level for Music - ANSWER✔✔Max recommended: 90 dB for health and
safety
Question: A freshman volleyball player went home for a holiday during the post-season
resulting in 6 weeks of active rest. What adjustments to the next macrocycle might the strength
and conditioning coach need to make?
A. extend the general preparatory period
B. shorten the general preparatory period
C. eliminate the general preparatory period - ANSWER✔✔B. shorten the general preparatory
period
Question: The strength and conditioning professional should include which of the following
static stretches in an athlete's program when seeking to target the hamstring muscles?
A. forward lunge
B. semi-leg straddle
C. supine knee flex - ANSWER✔✔C. supine knee flex
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Question: Space for Dynamic Warm-ups - ANSWER✔✔Recommended: 144 sq. ft. (13.5 m2)
open space
Question: What are the standards and principles to which a strength and conditioning
professional will be held? - ANSWER✔✔Include code of ethics
Question: Push-Pull Strategy exercise order:
A. bench press, shoulder press, pull-up, one-arm dumbbell row
B. bench press, pull-up, shoulder press, one-arm dumbbell row
C. bench press, pull-up, one-arm dumbbell row, shoulder press - ANSWER✔✔B. Bench press,
pull-up, shoulder press, one-arm row
Question: Which of the following describes the amortization phase during a 100m sprint?
A. time from foot leaving the ground to it changing directions
B. time between forward rotation of leg and initial foot contact
C. time between foot contacting the ground and leaving the ground - ANSWER✔✔A. time from
foot leaving the ground to it changing directions
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Question: When assessing a new change of direction test with a team of volleyball players, the
scores are found to have a high correlation with the T-test. This represents what type of
validity?
A. discriminant validity
B. face validity
C. concurrent validity - ANSWER✔✔C. concurrent validity
Question: Which of the following hydrotherapy protocols can aid in the general recovery of
muscle soreness and thermoregulatory fatigue in-season?
A. cryotherapy chamber (<166°F/110°C) for 5 min
B. cold water immersion (55°F/13°C) for 12 min
C. hot water immersion (>96°F/36°C) for 15 min - ANSWER✔✔B. Cold water immersion
(55°F/13°C) for 12 min
National Strength and Conditioning Association-
(NSCA EXAM) (3 VERSIONS) ALL WITH 550
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED
Question: An undergraduate strength and conditioning intern has been assisting with training
the men's rowing team under the supervision of the head strength coach for the past 2 months.
The head strength coach calls in sick on the day of a plyometric and resistance training session.
What is the appropriate action?
A. have the intern supervise the training session
B. cancel the training session
C. ask the rowing coach to supervise the athletes - ANSWER✔✔C. ask the rowing coach to
supervise the athletes
Question: Snatch vs. One-arm Snatch: technical skill required - ANSWER✔✔One-arm snatch
requires more technical skill
, Page 2 of 275
Question: Max Sound Level for Music - ANSWER✔✔Max recommended: 90 dB for health and
safety
Question: A freshman volleyball player went home for a holiday during the post-season
resulting in 6 weeks of active rest. What adjustments to the next macrocycle might the strength
and conditioning coach need to make?
A. extend the general preparatory period
B. shorten the general preparatory period
C. eliminate the general preparatory period - ANSWER✔✔B. shorten the general preparatory
period
Question: The strength and conditioning professional should include which of the following
static stretches in an athlete's program when seeking to target the hamstring muscles?
A. forward lunge
B. semi-leg straddle
C. supine knee flex - ANSWER✔✔C. supine knee flex
, Page 3 of 275
Question: Space for Dynamic Warm-ups - ANSWER✔✔Recommended: 144 sq. ft. (13.5 m2)
open space
Question: What are the standards and principles to which a strength and conditioning
professional will be held? - ANSWER✔✔Include code of ethics
Question: Push-Pull Strategy exercise order:
A. bench press, shoulder press, pull-up, one-arm dumbbell row
B. bench press, pull-up, shoulder press, one-arm dumbbell row
C. bench press, pull-up, one-arm dumbbell row, shoulder press - ANSWER✔✔B. Bench press,
pull-up, shoulder press, one-arm row
Question: Which of the following describes the amortization phase during a 100m sprint?
A. time from foot leaving the ground to it changing directions
B. time between forward rotation of leg and initial foot contact
C. time between foot contacting the ground and leaving the ground - ANSWER✔✔A. time from
foot leaving the ground to it changing directions
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Question: When assessing a new change of direction test with a team of volleyball players, the
scores are found to have a high correlation with the T-test. This represents what type of
validity?
A. discriminant validity
B. face validity
C. concurrent validity - ANSWER✔✔C. concurrent validity
Question: Which of the following hydrotherapy protocols can aid in the general recovery of
muscle soreness and thermoregulatory fatigue in-season?
A. cryotherapy chamber (<166°F/110°C) for 5 min
B. cold water immersion (55°F/13°C) for 12 min
C. hot water immersion (>96°F/36°C) for 15 min - ANSWER✔✔B. Cold water immersion
(55°F/13°C) for 12 min
