CPSS Acute and Chronic Monitoring 3

Question 1

The chronic training load in the ACWR model is typically calculated over what time period?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Answer

The chronic workload is conventionally calculated as a rolling average over the preceding 28 days, representing an athlete's training base.

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of using training monotony as a monitoring index?

Accepted Answer

It ignores day-to-day variation in training load

Answer

Training monotony is calculated as mean weekly load divided by standard deviation — a low standard deviation (little daily variation) produces high monotony — but it does not capture the pattern or sequencing of variation.

Question 3

In salivary biomarker monitoring, a sustained elevation in the testosterone-to-cortisol (T:C) ratio compared to baseline most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Enhanced anabolic recovery state

Answer

An elevated T:C ratio above baseline indicates a favorable anabolic-to-catabolic hormonal environment, suggesting good recovery and readiness to train.

Question 4

Which subjective monitoring tool uses a brief daily questionnaire covering fatigue, sleep quality, mood, muscle soreness, and stress?

Accepted Answer

Hooper Index

Answer

The Hooper Index is a five-item daily wellness questionnaire that rates fatigue, sleep quality, general stress, muscle soreness, and mood on a Likert scale.

Question 5

A runner's HRV score drops 20% below their rolling 7-day average on a race-week morning. The most appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Reduce pre-race activation intensity and monitor symptoms

Answer

A significant HRV drop near competition warrants a conservative approach — reducing pre-race intensity and monitoring for illness or fatigue signs — rather than cancellation or aggressive intervention.

CPSS - Certified Performance and Sport Scientist Practice Test

CPSS - Certified Performance and Sport Scientist Practice Test

CPSS Acute and Chronic Monitoring 3