NCSF-CPT Exercise Science & Anatomy

Question 1

Which muscle is the primary mover during a barbell squat?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Rectus femoris

Answer

Biceps femoris

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Question 2

What energy system is predominantly used during a 100-meter sprint?

Accepted Answer

ATP-PCr system

Answer

Aerobic glycolysis

Answer

Oxidative phosphorylation

Answer

Beta-oxidation

Question 3

Which plane of motion divides the body into anterior and posterior halves?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane

Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

Diagonal plane

Question 4

What term describes the ability of a muscle to exert maximum force in a single contraction?

Accepted Answer

Muscular strength

Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Muscular power

Answer

Muscular hypertrophy

Question 5

Which type of muscle fiber has the highest oxidative capacity and is most fatigue resistant?

Accepted Answer

Type I

Answer

Type IIb

Answer

Type IIa

Answer

Type IIx

Question 6

What is the agonist muscle during a bicep curl?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Answer

Triceps brachii

Answer

Brachioradialis

Answer

Deltoid