CSCS Risk Assessment & Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document legally transfers the risk of injury from the strength and conditioning facility to the athlete by acknowledging known risks?
- Informed consent form
- Assumption of risk waiver (Correct answer)
- Medical clearance form
- Health history questionnaire
Correct answer: Assumption of risk waiver
An assumption of risk waiver legally transfers known risks to the participant, reducing facility liability.
Question 2: According to NSCA guidelines, what is the recommended minimum ratio of strength and conditioning staff to athletes during off-season resistance training?
- 1:10
- 1:15
- 1:20 (Correct answer)
- 1:30
Correct answer: 1:20
NSCA recommends a minimum 1:20 staff-to-athlete ratio during off-season resistance training sessions.
Question 3: A strength coach notices a wet floor near the squat rack area before practice. What is the FIRST action to take?
- Continue training while monitoring the hazard
- Verbally warn athletes to avoid that area
- Immediately restrict access and address the hazard (Correct answer)
- File an incident report after training
Correct answer: Immediately restrict access and address the hazard
Immediate restriction of access and hazard remediation is the correct first step to prevent injury.
Question 4: Which environmental heat index reading should prompt a strength coach to cancel outdoor workouts?
- Above 80°F (27°C)
- Above 90°F (32°C)
- Above 103°F (39°C) (Correct answer)
- Above 110°F (43°C)
Correct answer: Above 103°F (39°C)
A heat index above 103°F represents extreme danger and outdoor workouts should generally be cancelled.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a preparticipation physical examination (PPE) for athletes?
- To document athlete fitness levels for programming
- To identify conditions that may increase injury risk during training (Correct answer)
- To establish baseline performance metrics
- To satisfy insurance requirements
Correct answer: To identify conditions that may increase injury risk during training
The PPE's primary purpose is to screen for conditions that could predispose athletes to injury or illness during training.
Question 6: When maintaining AED units in a strength and conditioning facility, how frequently should pads and batteries be inspected at minimum?
- Weekly
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Quarterly
- Annually
Correct answer: Monthly
AED pads and batteries should be inspected at minimum monthly to ensure the device is ready for emergency use.
Question 7: Which of the following represents the MOST important element of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for a strength facility?
- Contact information for local sports medicine physicians
- Clear designation of roles and responsibilities for each staff member (Correct answer)
- A list of all athlete medical histories
- The facility's insurance policy details
Correct answer: Clear designation of roles and responsibilities for each staff member
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities ensure coordinated, efficient emergency response by all staff members.
CSCS Risk Assessment & Management 2
Which document legally transfers the risk of injury from the strength and conditioning facility to the athlete by acknowledging known risks?