Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Testing, Evaluation & Needs Analysis 2

Question 1

Which field test requires athletes to run between two lines 20 meters apart at progressively faster speeds signaled by audio beeps?

Accepted Answer

20m multistage fitness test (beep test)

Answer

The 20m multistage fitness test requires athletes to complete shuttle runs between lines 20m apart at speeds increasing with each audio signal.

Question 2

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated using which two measurements?

Accepted Answer

Body weight and height

Answer

BMI is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by height in meters squared (kg/m²).

Question 3

Which method is considered the gold standard for assessing body composition in laboratory settings?

Accepted Answer

Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing

Answer

Hydrostatic weighing is the criterion method for body composition assessment, based on Archimedes' principle of water displacement.

Question 4

The sit-and-reach test primarily assesses flexibility of which muscle groups?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings and lower back

Answer

The sit-and-reach test measures the combined flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back musculature.

Question 5

According to NSCA guidelines, in what sequence should fitness tests be administered during a testing battery?

Accepted Answer

Non-fatiguing tests first, then anaerobic power, then fatiguing aerobic tests

Answer

NSCA recommends beginning with non-fatiguing tests, progressing to anaerobic power, maximal strength, and finally fatiguing aerobic capacity tests.

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