CPSS Study Guide 2026
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📋 CPSS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CPSS Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CPSS Questions & Answers
1. Which outcome best describes 'non-functional overreaching' (NFOR) as distinguished from 'functional overreaching' (FOR)?
NFOR is characterized by performance decrements that persist for weeks to months, accompanied by mood disturbances and hormonal disruption, distinguishing it from the short-term decrement of FOR.
2. A needs analysis identifies that a sport has a high incidence of ACL injuries occurring during deceleration tasks. Which training quality should be foregrounded in the injury prevention component?
ACL injuries during deceleration are linked to poor eccentric hamstring capacity, valgus collapse, and suboptimal landing mechanics—all addressable through targeted training.
3. In the context of tendinopathy management, the Silbernagel cumulative loading model emphasizes:
The Silbernagel model allows continued participation if pain remains at or below 5/10 and returns to baseline by the next morning, preventing the deconditioning associated with complete rest.
4. The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is primarily used to assess:
The YBT evaluates dynamic balance in three reach directions and identifies between-limb asymmetries that have been prospectively linked to lower-extremity injury risk.
5. Which anthropometric measure is most relevant to include in a needs analysis for a sport where body composition significantly affects weight-class eligibility?
Accurate body fat percentage and lean mass tracking is essential for weight-class sports to optimize performance while safely managing weight.
6. Which of the following best describes the term 'motor unit'?
A motor unit consists of a single alpha motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates, which contract together upon stimulation.