CCSP Study Guide 2026
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📚 CCSP Topics to Study (27)
✍️ Sample CCSP Questions & Answers
1. In periodization, a mesocycle typically refers to:
A mesocycle is an intermediate-length training block (typically 3–6 weeks) within a macrocycle, targeting specific adaptations such as hypertrophy, strength, or power development.
2. A collegiate athlete asks about using pseudoephedrine for nasal congestion before a competition. What should the CCSP advise?
Pseudoephedrine was removed from the WADA Prohibited List in 2004 but remains monitored, and the NCAA restricts it above a urinary concentration of 10 mcg/mL.
3. Athlete burnout is characterized by three core dimensions according to Raedeke's model. Which of the following correctly lists all three?
Raedeke's burnout model identifies emotional/physical exhaustion, sport devaluation (cynicism), and a reduced sense of accomplishment as the three core components.
4. Which beta-2 agonist requires a TUE for inhaled use in competition according to WADA regulations?
Terbutaline requires a TUE for inhaled use, while salbutamol and formoterol are permitted up to specified urinary thresholds without a TUE.
5. Which NSAID is available over the counter and commonly used by athletes for pain management, requiring no anti-doping concern?
Ibuprofen is a non-prohibited OTC NSAID; however, practitioners should still counsel athletes on GI and renal risks with chronic use.
6. What is the legal status of caffeine under WADA rules for competitive athletes (as of 2025)?
Caffeine is currently on WADA's Monitoring Program, meaning it is not prohibited but data are collected to detect misuse patterns.