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CSCS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS WITH COMPLETE 800 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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Dynamically pre-stretching muscle is associated with which type of subsequent muscle action?
- eccentric
- concentric
- isometric
- kinesthetic - Correct Answer - B
All of the following applied program design variables of a resistance training program contribute to significant exercise-induced increases in
serum testosterone concentrations EXCEPT:
- heavy loads
- high volumes
- long rest periods
- large muscle group exercises - Correct Answer - C
Which of the following decreases as a result of resistance training and increases due to aerobic training?
- glycogen stores 1 / 4
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- mitochondrial density
- maximal force production
- creatine phosphate stores - Correct Answer - B
After consistently following an aerobic endurance training program for 6 months, a previously untrained individual will experience which of the following physiological changes?
- increase maximal blood pressure
- decreased resting a-vO2 difference
- decreased maximal tidal volume
- increased resting stroke volume - Correct Answer - D
Which of the following is the minimum recommended amount of fluid to drink and the timing of that fluid intake prior to an exercise session?
- 1 quart (0.9 L), 2 hours before exercise
- 1 pint (0.5 L), 2 hours before exercise
- 1 pint (0.5 L). 1 hour before exercise
- 1 quart (0.9 L), 1 hour before exercise - Correct Answer - B
A female marathoner travels to a high-altitude race venue (5280ft/1625m) from her sea-level training location. Which of the following describes an immediate (not chronic) physiological adjustment?
- increased submaximal cardiac output
- hypoventilation 2 / 4
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- decreased tidal volume
- increased hematocrit - Correct Answer - A
Performance decrements from dehydration among aerobic endurance athletes may begin to occur after the loss of what percentage of body mass?
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 7 - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following causes the largest increase in serum growth hormone concentration?
- oral ingestion of arginine
- oral ingestion of ornithine
- a low-intensity aerobic exercise session
- a high-intensity resistance exercise session - Correct Answer - D
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action if an eating disorder is suspected with an athlete?
- schedule weekly weigh-in sessions
- provide comprehensive nutrition information
- refer the athlete to the team physician
- Monitor the athlete's food intake - Correct Answer - C 3 / 4
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pg. 4 An untrained college aged athlete begins a resistance training program.After training for 3 weeks, her strength increases dramatically. Which of the following is the MOST influential factor responsible for this improvement?
- increased cross-sectional area of muscle fibers
- increased quantity of muscle fibers
- improved ratio of muscle to fat components
- improved neuromuscular efficiency - Correct Answer - D
When lifting maximal loads, the use of a weight belt may provide the MOST benefit when performing which of the following exercises?
- machine shoulder press
- bench press
- hip sled
- front squat - Correct Answer - D
A 6ft 2in (188cm) 220lb (100kg) college football player desires to gain muscle weight. Which of the following should be his first nutritional priority if his current 3,000 calories/day intake consists of 18% protein (1.4g/kg), 55% carbohydrate (4.1g/kg), and 27% fat (0.9 g/kg) ?
- increase calories
- increase protein
- decrease fat
- decrease carbohydrate - Correct Answer - A
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