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Early increases in strength are most readily explained by: a) small increase in fiber numbers b) increases in numbers of fibers recruited c) neural adaptation facilitating fiber contraction d) b&c Answer - d) b&c The primary factor determining substrate utilization during exercise is: a) duration b) temperature c) intensity d) mode of exercise Answer - c) intensity Energy production during weight-lifting for strength is primarily via: a) ATP-PC system b) Glycolytic system c) Lipid oxidation system d) Beta-oxidation system Answer - a) ATP-PC System With detraining, the blood lactate levels are ________ compared to values obtained at the same submaximal rates of work when highly trained. a) much lower b) somewhat lower c) approximately the same d) higher Answer - d) higher Which of the following is recognized as a factor influencing energy expenditure during exercise? a) age b) duration c) exercise mode d) all of the above Answer - d) all of the above How would you correctly describe one metabolic equivalent? a) 35ml.kg.min b) 5L/min c) 3.5ml.kg.min

d) none of the above Answer - c) 3.5ml.kg.min An individual who exercises maximally for 90 seconds will provide most of their energy using which system? a) ATP-PC system b) Anaerobic Glycolysis c) Aerobic Oxidation Answer - b) Anaerobic Glycolysis All of the following describe caffeine's role in improving athletic performance EXCEPT: a) delayed fatigue b) glycogen sparing c) increased alertness d) decreased urine production Answer - d) decreased urine production Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple research studies to improve performance? a) Creatine b)L-Carnitine c) Chromium Answer - a) Creatine Which of the following best explains the requirement for increased protein intake by athletes? a) decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise b) increased need for tissue repair c) restriction of calories to lose weight Answer - b) increased need for tissue repair A sprinter completed a 800-m sprint. Which of the following should he do to facilitate removal of lactic acid from the blood? a) perform static stretches b) drink several glasses of water c) perform moderate intensity jogging Answer - c) perform moderate intensity jogging Long term recovery from exercise is best achieved with: a) proper nutritional intake b) a proper cooldown c) cold water immersion Answer - a) proper nutritional intake In organizing a prioritization chart, which of the following makes most sense? a) make sure there is a high volume of work close to the competitive season b) incorporate speed and agility work together c) allowing adequate time in the offseason for aerobic base building d) b&c Answer - d) b&c The basketball coach says his players need to jump higher. In addition to a plyometric program, which of the following resistance training exercises are most essential to this goal? a) power clean & front squat b) leg curl & front squat

According to Chapter 2 of the CSCCa textbook, the work:rest ratio needed in order to optimize PCr recovery between 100-m sprints is: a) 1: b) 1: c) 1:20 Answer - c) 1: Consuming a carbohydrate beverage during exercise has been shown to improve ______ performance a) endurance b) resistance c) endurance and resistance Answer - c) endurance and resistance The location in the muscle cell where the Krebs cycle occurs is called the: a) mitochondria b) nucleus c) sarcoplasm d) z-line Answer - a) mitochondria There is newer scientific data suggesting that endurance athletes may optimize fat oxidation during exercise through: a) very high carbohydrate dieting (9-10g/kg/bw) b) consuming a carbohydrate-protein beverage prior to exercise verses a carbohydrate only beverage c) supplementing the diet w/ B-Vitamins d) very low carbohydrate/high fat dieting Answer - d) very low carbohydrate/high fat dieting Resting heart rate of of less than 60 beats/min is called: a) tachycardia b) bradycardia c) hypocardia Answer - b) bradycardia the exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues is a major function of: a) arterioles b) venules c) capillaries Answer - c) capillaries Cardiac afterload on the left ventricle is largely determined by: a) the pulmonary arterial pressure b) the aortic pressure c) the end diastolic volume of left ventricle Answer - b) the aortic pressure Identify the equation for determining oxygen consumption: VO2 = cardiac output x (a-v)O2 difference: a) Frank-Starling equation b) Fick equation c) Pollock's equation Answer - b) Fick equation

Poiseuille's Law Answer - Resistance to blood flow to exercising muscles is dependent on: length, radius and viscosity During exercise, the respiratory system plays a role in acid-base balance by: a) removing H+ from the blood by the HCO3 reaction b) aiding the kidney in the removal of lactic acid c) increasing the pH of the blood by hyperventilation Answer - a) removing H+ from the blood by the HCO3 reaction At the onset of exercise, the primary drive to increase pulmonary ventilation is due to: a) feedback from peripheral chemoreceptors b) the respiratory control centers in the pons and medulla oblongata c) the activity of high brain centers Answer - c) the activity of higher brain centers The right shift in the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve during exercise is caused by: a) higher blood temp b) higher blood pH c) hypoxia Answer - a) high blood temp During high-intensity exercise, PO2 can drop in some elite athletes - this is due to: a) incomplete oxygenation of blood as a result of very high cardiac output b) breath holding c) exercise-induced bronchospasm Answer - a) incomplete oxygenation of blood as a result of very high cardiac output During exercise, the preBotzinger Complex interacts with ________ along with two additional regulatory centers in the pons to regulate breathing. a) the vagus nerve b) medulla oblongata c) the cerebellum Answer - b) medulla oblongata Which one of the following statements concerning delayed onset muscle soreness is correct? a) muscle soreness is always greater following high velocity exercise versus low velocity exercise. b) muscle soreness is greatest following high force, eccentric contractions c) muscle soreness is highly correlated with the degree of lactate accumulation during exercise. Answer - b) muscle soreness is greatest following high force, eccentric contractions _________ are proprioceptors located in tendons that have an inhibitory influence on force production a) pacinian corpuscles b) golgi tendon organs c) renshaw cells Answer - b) golgi tendon organs Calcium activates contraction in skeletal muscles binding to _____. In turn a shift occurs in ______ , causing binding sites on actin to be exposed to myosin. a) troponin, tropomyosin

b) turning on or off the transcription of expression of genes c) activating second messenger systems Answer - b) turning on or off the transcription of expression of genes Cortisol levels are generally highest: a) after waking in the morning b) mid-day c) mid-afternoon d) evening Answer - a) after waking in the morning Growth hormone does NOT promote: a) release of IGF from the liver b) strengthened tendons and ligaments c) lipid storage in adipocytes Answer - c) lipid storage in adipocytes According to critical reasoning, a vertical jump on a force platform in a lab has _____ construct validity and _______ face validity for a basketball player. a) good, poor b) good, good c) poor, good d) poor, poor Answer - a) good, poor Multiple coaches time a 40yd dash. There scores are similar, within 0.01s. It could be said that the test has good _______. a) face validity b) interrater reliability c) validity d) intrarater reliability Answer - b) interrater reliability An SCC performs a Vertical Jump Test on an athlete three days in a row. The scores are 30, 35 and 25. From this data you can determine that the test had: a) good reliability b) good validity c) poor reliability d) poor validity Answer - c) poor reliability An athlete who screens positive for increased probability of an injury but is uninjured during the season would be considered a ____ a) true positive b) true negative c) false positive d) false negative Answer - c) false positive One advantage of an isometric mid-thigh pull test is that the SCC can obtain a strength (force) and rate of force development measurement from the same assessment. a) True b) False Answer - a) True

For a female soccer athlete, which of these tests would be most appropriate to determine metabolic capacity prior to the beginning of training camp? a) VO2 Max Test on a cycle b) 3-mile timed run c) 30-15 intermittent fitness test d) 110's test Answer - c) 30-15 intermittent fitness test Vertical jump height is highly correlated with short distance (10yd) acceleration a) True b) False Answer - b) False An athlete test positive for reduced flexibility in the Thomas test. Which of these are the likely cause of the positive test? a) Tight Gluteus Maximus b) Weak gracilis c) Tight iliopsoas Answer - c) tight iliopsoas Which of the following layers of intramuscular fascia bundles muscle fibers together into groups? a) epimysium b) perimysium c) endomysium Answer - b) perimysium What type of muscle action would be evident when the sum of muscular torque exceeds the sum of resistive torque? a) concentric b) eccentric c) isometric d) isotonic Answer - a) concentric What type of muscle action would be evident when landing from a jump? a) concentric b) eccentric c) isometric d) isotonic Answer - b) eccentric In addition to muscular force, what other factor determines the amount of rotary torque on a joint? a) cross sectional area b) muscle volume c) limb length d) perpendicular distance from the tendon insertion to the joint axis Answer - d) perpendicular distance from the tendon insertion to the joint axis Which of the following are considered kinematic variables? a) displacement b) velocity c) acceleration d) all of the above Answer - d) all of the above

Following the transition period, the recommended starting point for work:rest is.. a) 1: b) 1: c) 1:4 Answer - c) 1: What is the main mechanism of a warmup in enhancing athletic performance? a) right shift in the force velocity curve b) decrease in baseline oxygen consumption c) temperature-related mechanisms in the body affecting physiological preparedness Answer - c) temperature-related mechanisms in the body affecting physiological preparedness Which of the following is not a goal of a warmup? a) to reduce joint stiffness b) to reduce resistance of muscles c) to lower adrenaline levels d) to prepare the body for physical activity Answer - c) to reduce adrenaline levels An active warm-up should include all but the following a) static stretches b) aerobic or cardio respiratory exercises c) dynamic or sport-specific movements d) rest period Answer - a) static stretches In order to improve short-term performance in activities which require maximal effort for < 10 sec, which of the following are important to consider? a) increase in muscle temp b) availability of high-energy phosphates c) removal of metabolites d) all of the above e) none of the above Answer - d) all of the above Stretching has been clearly shown to a) reduce the risk of injury b) improve performance c) improve joint range of motion d) decrease muscle soreness Answer - c) improve joint range of motion In order to maintain flexibility the athlete needs a) to stretch at least 3x/wk b) warm up before participating in sport c) cool down after participating in sport d) use a hot tub regularly Answer - a) to stretch at least 3x/wk Which of the following statements are true: Dynamic stretching... a) could be used as part of a warm-up routine b) involves rhythmic, controlled movements c) needs to be painfull/uncomfortable d) A&B Answer - d) A&B

As an SCC what should be tried after several attempts to correct pelvic fault, but still does not appear to be right? a) try 2 more times b) try a different technique c) talk to the trainer Answer - c) talk to the trainer Mobility/self-care should be worked into workouts how often? a) once a week b) when it feels like it is needed c) everyday for 15min d) every other day Answer - c) everyday for 15min Typically when an athlete is working out and feels internal sense of something a little uncomfortable they should... a) stop and restart in a position that doesn't feel threatening b) push through c) ask a friend Answer - a) stop and restart in a position that doesn't feel threatening What is "mobilizing in a position of emphasis"? a) finding a position that gives feedback as sensitive or painfull b) a position that has always been painful or sensitive c) both a&b Answer - c) both a&b What technique can challenge the tissue and capsule to help return mobility and regain full range of motion? a) PNF b) contract-relax c) joint distraction Answer - c) join distraction The concept of upstream and downstream addresses what with soft tissue? a) soft tissue problems can happen anywhere b) pain around a joint can be caused by dysfunction only in that joint c) pain in one location is caused by tissue dysfunction at another joint Answer - c) pain in one joint is caused by tissues dysfunction at another joint How is it determine if tissues are normal or not? a) temperature of the skin b) color of the skin c) when applying moderate pressure to the tissue, it produces no feedback as pain or sensitivity Answer - c) when applying moderate pressure to the tissue, it produces no feedback as pain or sensitivity When applying voodoo floss what percent of stretch should you apply to the floss? a) 20-40% b) 40-50% c) 10-20% d) 50-75% Answer - d) 50-75% What is the primary use of ball whacking? a) mobilize tissue that is sticking together

b) heat illness c) rhabdomyolysis d) hypertrophy Answer - c) rhabdomyolysis An athlete who is not acclimatized to a hot environment experiences orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following heat illness is most likely occuring? a) heat syncope b) heat rash c) heat exhaustion d) exercise associate muscle cramping Answer - a) heat syncope A medical condition that has become increasingly popular in athletics, presenting with similar signs and symptoms of asthma includes which of the following? a) wheezing b) vocal cord dysfunction exercise induced laryngeal obstruction c) acute obstructive pulmonary disease d) stidor Answer - b) vocal cord dysfunction exercise induced laryngeal obstruction Peak flow rating of "yellow" should indicate which of the following a) athlete has normal peak flow b) athlete should exercise with caution and have a pre-established medical plan in case of emergency c) athlete should not exercise for that day Answer - b) athlete should exercise with caution and have a pre-established medical plan in case of emergency Which of the following mechanisms can only result in heat loss? a) conduction b) convection c) evaporation d) radiation Answer - c) evaporation An SCC meausres heat and humidty and calculates a heat index of 103. Which of the following statements is True regarding appropriate actions? a) the risk of EHI is low and exercise can occur as normal b) the risk of EHI is high and the coach should cancel/reschedule c) the risk of EHI is moderate and exercise can proceed with caution d) the risk of EHI is moderate and only fitter athletes should exercise as normal Answer - c) the risk of EHI is moderate and exercise can proceed with caution Which of the following is NOT a desired acclimatization outcome to exercise in the heat? a) increased sweat rates and earlier onset of sweating b) decreased sodium concentrations in sweat over time c) increased blood plasma volume d) increased reliance on carbohydrate as fuel Answer - d) increased reliance on carbohydrate as fuel Which of the following is Not recommended as part of an EAP and safety guidelines? a) basic cardiovascular assessment of athletes b) constant inclussion and rotation of novel exercises

c) document details of sets, rest, volume, etc. d) frequent and/or weekly reviews of EAP Answer - b) constant inclussion and rotation of novel exercises The SCC would classify a broken window as _______ maintenance. a) routine/projects b) routine/cyclical c) non-routine/unforeseen d) non-routine/anticipatory Answer - c) non-routine/unforeseen This managerial function involves analyzing, identifying, and defining tasks in order to put plans into action. a) programming b) planning c) organizing d) staffing e) leading Answer - b) planning Management by _______ involves meeting staff in the workspace to observe interactions with pears and athletes. a) deterrent b) exception c) performance d) walking around Answer - d) walking around This law states only the minimum information necessary to accomplish the intended purpose may be used or disclosed to another party. a) HIPAA b) FERPA c) FMLA d) ADA e) EPA Answer - a) HIPAA SCC's who want to build a strong ethical culture should... a) communicate mission and value statements b) adopt a code of conduct c) conduct a core process analysis d) develop a reporting system e) all of the above Answer - e) all of the above This common pitfall in the evaluation process involves allowing a stellar performance in one criterion to influence ratings in the other criterion. a) central tendency effect b) recent effect c) excessive leniency effect d) halo effect e) horns effect Answer - d) halo effect The elements of negligence are a) culpability, causation, compensation