CSCS Special Populations & Injury Prevention 2

Question 1

Which resistance training adaptation is most impaired in older adults (65+) compared to younger adults?

Accepted Answer

Type II muscle fiber hypertrophy

Answer

Older adults show blunted Type II (fast-twitch) fiber hypertrophy due to anabolic hormone decline and satellite cell dysfunction.

Question 2

A pregnant athlete in her second trimester asks about supine exercise. The CSCS should recommend avoiding it primarily because of:

Accepted Answer

Aortocaval compression reducing cardiac output

Answer

The supine position allows the uterus to compress the inferior vena cava and aorta, reducing maternal cardiac output and fetal blood flow.

Question 3

For an athlete with type 1 diabetes, which scenario poses the greatest risk of exercise-induced hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged moderate-intensity aerobic exercise lasting 60 minutes

Answer

Prolonged moderate aerobic exercise substantially depletes muscle glycogen and increases insulin sensitivity, creating the highest hypoglycemia risk.

Question 4

When designing a program for a youth athlete (age 12), relative to an adult, the CSCS should primarily adjust:

Accepted Answer

Emphasize technique, lower loads, and higher repetitions

Answer

Youth programs should prioritize movement skill development with lighter loads and higher reps, as neuromuscular learning is the primary training goal.

Question 5

An athlete with hypertension is cleared for exercise. Which exercise modality carries the greatest acute blood pressure risk?

Accepted Answer

Heavy Valsalva-assisted resistance training

Answer

The Valsalva maneuver during heavy lifting causes dramatic acute blood pressure spikes that are particularly dangerous in hypertensive individuals.

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CSCS Special Populations & Injury Prevention 2