CSCS Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

An athlete discloses a personal health condition and asks the CSCS to keep it confidential. What is the CSCS's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality unless disclosure is required for safety

Answer

The CSCS must protect athlete confidentiality except when safety or legal mandates require disclosure.

Question 2

A CSCS is offered free supplements by a company in exchange for publicly endorsing their product. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline unless a thorough review confirms the product's safety and efficacy

Answer

Endorsing products without verifying their safety and efficacy violates the CSCS's duty to client welfare.

Question 3

Which action best demonstrates a CSCS maintaining professional competence?

Accepted Answer

Attending CEU courses and reviewing current peer-reviewed research

Answer

Ongoing continuing education and literature review are hallmarks of maintaining professional competence.

Question 4

A CSCS discovers a colleague is training athletes using methods that pose a significant injury risk. What should the CSCS do first?

Accepted Answer

Address the concern directly with the colleague or report it to a supervisor

Answer

Addressing unsafe practices directly or escalating to a supervisor protects athlete welfare and upholds professional standards.

Question 5

Under the NSCA Code of Ethics, a CSCS must avoid which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Discriminating against clients based on protected characteristics

Answer

The NSCA Code of Ethics prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

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