Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Testing, Evaluation & Needs Analysis 3

Question 1

Which field test is commonly used to estimate maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) from running performance?

Accepted Answer

1.5-mile run test

Answer

Vertical jump test

Answer

300-yard shuttle test

Answer

Margaria-Kalamen stair test

Question 2

The Margaria-Kalamen stair sprint test primarily measures which type of power?

Accepted Answer

Alactic anaerobic (ATP-PC) leg power

Answer

Upper-body pushing power

Answer

Aerobic power output

Answer

Grip strength

Question 3

What is the primary reason for reviewing an athlete's injury history during the needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

To identify movement limitations and guide exercise selection or modification

Answer

To determine sport-specific technical skills

Answer

To set nutritional intake goals

Answer

To calculate weekly training volume targets

Question 4

Which test best assesses muscular endurance of the upper body?

Accepted Answer

Push-up test to exhaustion

Answer

1RM bench press

Answer

Vertical jump test

Answer

Hand grip dynamometry

Question 5

An athlete scores at the 90th percentile on a fitness test. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The athlete scored higher than 90% of the normative reference population

Answer

The athlete achieved 90% of the maximum possible score

Answer

The athlete needs a 10% improvement to reach average

Answer

The athlete performed exactly 90 repetitions

Question 6

Which instrument is specifically used to measure joint angles and assess range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Goniometer

Answer

Dynamometer

Answer

Accelerometer

Answer

Sphygmomanometer