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

The 1.5-mile run test estimates VO2max by recording the time required to complete the distance at maximal effort.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Alactic anaerobic (ATP-PC) leg power

Answer

The Margaria-Kalamen test measures alactic anaerobic (phosphagen system) power of the lower extremities.

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

Reviewing injury history identifies movement restrictions and guides exercise modifications to reduce re-injury risk.

Question 4

Which test best assesses muscular endurance of the upper body?

Accepted Answer

Push-up test to exhaustion

Answer

The push-up test to exhaustion measures upper-body muscular endurance by counting the maximum number of repetitions completed.

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

A 90th percentile score means the athlete performed better than 90% of the normative reference population.

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