CSCS Professional Standards & Ethics 4

Question 1

A CSCS is employed by a university and is pressured by a head coach to exceed safe training loads to improve team performance before a major event. What should the CSCS do?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for athlete safety and document concerns in writing if overridden

Answer

The CSCS must prioritize athlete safety and use professional channels to document and escalate unsafe directives.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the NSCA's Code of Ethics for CSCS professionals?

Accepted Answer

To establish a framework of conduct that protects clients and upholds the profession

Answer

The NSCA Code of Ethics provides guiding principles to ensure safe, competent, and ethical professional conduct.

Question 3

A CSCS observes that a supplement company is making false performance claims in marketing materials. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Refrain from endorsing or distributing the product and consider reporting the misleading claims

Answer

A CSCS must not associate with or promote products making unsupported or misleading claims, to protect clients and their own professional integrity.

Question 4

Which of the following would constitute a boundary violation in the CSCS-client relationship?

Accepted Answer

Accepting significant monetary gifts beyond normal professional fees

Answer

Accepting significant gifts can compromise objectivity and professional boundaries, representing an ethical violation.

Question 5

A CSCS is asked to submit a research study for publication and is listed as a co-author despite minimal involvement. What ethical issue does this raise?

Accepted Answer

Ghost authorship and misrepresentation of scholarly contribution

Answer

Ghost or honorary authorship—claiming credit for research without significant contribution—is a recognized form of scientific misconduct.

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CSCS Professional Standards & Ethics 4