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NCSF 2025 FINAL EXAM |CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTION BANK WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
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What term represents the transfer of energy across joints to support voluntary movement? Kinetic chain What adaptation to aerobic exercise reduces heart rates at rest and during sub-maximal exercise? increased stroke volume What negative affect does trans fat have on blood lipid profiles? reduced HDL What is the most unhealthy behavior as measured by risk for heart disease? smoking cigarettes What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise intervention for a hypertensive client lasting several months? a reduction of blood pressure by 10 points What affect does chronic high blood insulin (hyperinsulinemia) have on body composition? increased body fat
What becomes the most limited trunk movement for older adults due to the aging process? extension How is sarcopenia prevented with advancing age? strength/power training What affect does vascular peripheral resistance have on physical health? Increased blood pressure What type of performance training is most associated with independence for older adults? power Turbulent blood flow associated with hypertension often leads to _________________ from vascular damage. coronary artery disease Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification for morbid obesity? Males - 30%; Females - 40%
Your new, 54 year-old male client is 250 lbs. and has 25% body fat. What should you recommend to him regarding his initial participation in aerobic activity to lose weight? To reduce the risk for injury, start with low-impact activities using a steady-state heart rate to acclimate him to exercise Which assessment of aerobic fitness is most commonly used for a 14 year-old boy? 1 mile run test If a client is taking a prescription beta-blocker it will cause: reduced heart rate responses during exercise Your client just had knee surgery but wants to train while doing his rehabilitation. What is the correct course of action? Get medical clearance and recommendations from his physician Which of the following measurements would require your male client to obtain a medical clearance before participating in an exercise program due to cardiovascular disease risk? resting heart rate of 105 bpm Which is a vital component of maintaining a professional certification credential?
continuing education What causes blood pressure to rise the most with exercise and is considered unsafe for hypertensive clients? Heavy resistance training (>85%) Your client complains of anterior shoulder pain which is aggravated when performing overhead lifts; what is the correct course of action? Document the actions that causes pain and avoid related activities A lack of oxygen to tissue causing pain and discomfort is termed: Ischemia It is recommended that client files be maintained for at least 3 years upon their completion date due to: Statutes of liability limitations can carry out that long Which abdominal measures in inches are considered a disease risk factor for men and women? Male 40, female 35
Dietary saturated fats should be limited to ________. 10% of total calories consumed Your client has heard about the potential for quick weight loss associated with low- carbohydrate diets. Which response is accurate regarding these types of diets? lean mass and central nervous system efficiency will be negatively impacted by a low- carbohydrate diet What fat-soluble vitamin may create toxicity if supplemented in high doses? Vitamin A Dehydration contributes to a reduction in blood plasma volume. How will this impact training performance? it will increase heart rate values during training Increased vasodilation occurs with use of which supplement? nitric oxide What is the minimum grams of fiber recommended in the daily diet?
____________ content lowers the insulin response to a meal. Fiber Consuming ___________ prior to aerobic exercise reduces catabolism of proteins. Carbohydrates _________ is an amino acid which is purported to stimulate the growth hormone production. L-arginine Which of the following is true concerning circumference (girth) measurements when used as a body composition assessment? they have limited accuracy for individuals with large amounts of muscle mass Your client is a 17 year-old male trying to add muscle mass. Which of the following would be a healthy dietary recommendation to support his resistance training program that includes four days of exercise each week? he should strive for a positive caloric balance of roughly 150-450 calories per day to ensure he meets his protein requirements
Your female client wants to tone up. While she has enough fat stored throughout her body to justify becoming leaner, she is at a visibly healthy body weight. What is the best field assessment to measure body fat given her appearance? skinfold measures How should you explain the need for regular aerobic activity within a weight loss program to your client who thinks they can simply alter their diet and perform resistance training twice a week to achieve the desired results? all of the above You are working with a female client who does not want to "bulk up" from weight training. Which of the following set-rep schematics performed in three, 60-minute sessions per week would have the greatest desired adaptation effect? 4 sets per exercise at 65% 1RM, 15 reps, 30-45 second rest intervals, total body emphasis When reducing dietary fat intake, _________ should make up the majority of dietary lipids consumed? Monounsaturated fat Proper execution of the single-leg Romanian deadlift will dynamically stretch the: gastrocnemius
The risk of blood pooling after a high-intensity training session is minimized by ___________. a cool down segment The device used to measure specific joint angles during a flexibility assessment is referred to as a ____________. goniometer Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) can result in: an increase in the metabolic rate Which back exercise employs the biceps to the greatest degree? Chin-ups A dramatic increase in what cardiovascular measurement is a risk factor during aerobic training? diastolic blood pressure Exercising at high altitudes is difficult for individuals who are not accustomed to it because: there is less oxygen in the air
What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine? kyphotic curve When performed correctly, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension during the back squat? gluteus maximus What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for retraction of the scapula? rhomboids Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? barbell bent-over row The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane? frontal What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsi flexion? fully extended
What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press? latissimus dorsi and deltoid Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize? standing single-arm dumbbell press To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to ____________. take a broader step and push the back leg downward Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays body and positional movement? proprioception What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture? hip abductors Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in order to effectively train the: rhomboids
respiration rates increase What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? intensity of exercise What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise? inadequate carbohydrates Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have lower cardiac outputs compared to males? smaller relative heart size To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by adding: capillaries Why is it recommended to perform static stretches following exercise, and not before? pre-exercise static stretching can reduce power output Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new training stimulus?
nervous system Delayed-onset muscle soreness generally appears: 24 - 48 hours after a training session ends Stroke volume levels off at about 40% VO2max, forcing the body to rely strictly on increased ________________ to manage cardiac output as the intensity rises. heart rate Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density? soleus Which of the following recommendations would directly reduce the risk for heart disease? reducing chronic psychological stress Advancing age and disease reduce vessel responsiveness called ______________ which increases risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. vascular compliance Which type of exercise is most associated with measures of health and life expectancy?
Circuit training Performing cardiovascular exercise for a duration of time with a consistent same heart rate is termed: Steady state training If a client has shoulder impingement they will likely be unable to perform: Military press What indicates the amount of oxygen used by working tissue? (a-v) O2 difference What training intensity range is most effective for natural bodybuilding? 70 - 85% 1RM Why does using only the heart rate max formula by itself create potential problems for training specificity when programming aerobic training zones (220-age)? a.It assumes all people of equal age are the same b.It has at least a 10-12 beat standard estimation error c.It does not account for variations in fitness level among individuals ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE CORRECT
When a trainer accurately identifies the best exercise to address a desired affect they are using the principle of ___________. Specificity Diverse training speeds and terrains used for aerobic conditioning performed outside is a type of interval training termed _______. Fartlek training Based on the neuro-metabolic system continuum, which training activities would be performed last when cross training? Aerobic endurance What is the greatest determinant of the intensity of a strength exercise? Safety Why do machines allow for more weight to be lifted than during free weight exercises? The body experiences significantly reduced stabilization Closed kinetic chain exercises occur around a distally-fixed point as seen during the: a.Hanging leg raise