NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Anaerobic Training Program Design Questions and Answers

Question 1

A strength and conditioning specialist is designing a total-body workout for a collegiate basketball player in the preparatory period.
The primary goal is to improve muscular power.
Which of the following exercise sequences is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

B. Power Clean, Back Squat, Bench Press, Biceps Curl

Answer

A. Bench Press, Power Clean, Biceps Curl, Back Squat

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C. Biceps Curl, Bench Press, Back Squat, Power Clean

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D. Back Squat, Bench Press, Power Clean, Biceps Curl

Question 2

An athlete is performing a resistance training program with the primary objective of muscular hypertrophy. According to NSCA guidelines, what is the MOST appropriate rest period between sets of a core exercise like the barbell back squat?

Accepted Answer

C. 30-90 seconds

Answer

A. 20-30 seconds

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B. 2-5 minutes

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D. More than 5 minutes

Question 3

A strength coach is designing a program for an advanced powerlifter whose primary goal is to increase maximal strength in the bench press. Which of the following load and repetition schemes is MOST specific to this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. 5 sets of 3 repetitions at 90% 1RM

Answer

A. 4 sets of 10 repetitions at 70% 1RM

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B. 3 sets of 15 repetitions at 60% 1RM

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D. 3 sets of 8 repetitions at 80% 1RM

Question 4

Which of the following factors should have the MOST influence when determining the training frequency for an athlete's anaerobic training program?

Accepted Answer

D. Athlete's training status and the sport season

Answer

A. Athlete's dietary preferences

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B. Time of day the athlete prefers to train

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C. Specific equipment available in the facility

Question 5

A strength and conditioning professional is developing a program for a novice client with a goal of improving muscular endurance. Which of the following represents an appropriate volume and load assignment for the leg press exercise?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 sets of 15 repetitions at 65% 1RM

Answer

A. 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 85% 1RM

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C. 4 sets of 8 repetitions at 80% 1RM

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D. 6 sets of 3 repetitions at 90% 1RM

Question 6

When selecting exercises for an anaerobic training program, which of the following is the BEST example of a core exercise that is also classified as a structural exercise?

Accepted Answer

C. Barbell Back Squat

Answer

A. Dumbbell Biceps Curl

Answer

B. Leg Extension

Answer

D. Lat Pulldown