Health & Safety Flashcards
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Which of the following is the MOST effective strategy for preventing exertional sickling collapse in athletes with sickle cell trait during intense conditioning?
Answer: Universal screening, education, and modified intensity progression with rest/hydration protocols
The NCAA and NSCA recommend universal screening, educating coaches and athletes, and implementing individualized work-to-rest protocols with hydration to prevent exertional sickling without excluding athletes from sport.
A 16-year-old high school soccer player is new to resistance training. According to NSCA youth resistance training guidelines, which loading approach is MOST appropriate for initial sessions?
Answer: Use bodyweight and light loads focusing on proper technique before adding resistance
NSCA youth guidelines prioritize mastering movement mechanics with bodyweight or minimal resistance before progressive load increases, since technique errors under load increase injury risk.
When spotting a lifter performing a barbell back squat, which body position is MOST appropriate for the spotter?
Answer: Stand directly behind the lifter with arms under the lifter's arms around the chest/torso
For barbell back squat spotting, the spotter stands directly behind the lifter and wraps arms under the lifter's armpits around the torso to assist a failed lift without grabbing the barbell.
Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a strength coach's scope of practice versus that of a licensed athletic trainer regarding athlete injury?
Answer: Strength coaches design training to reduce injury risk but cannot diagnose, treat, or rehabilitate injuries
CSCS-certified coaches work within the scope of performance enhancement and injury prevention; diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries fall within the scope of licensed healthcare professionals.
A strength coach is considering implementing blood flow restriction (BFR) training with collegiate athletes. Which safety precaution is MOST important before applying BFR cuffs?
Answer: Screen athletes for contraindications including cardiovascular disease, DVT history, and peripheral vascular disease
Pre-BFR screening for cardiovascular disease, history of deep vein thrombosis, peripheral vascular disease, and other contraindications is the critical safety step before applying occlusion pressure.
During a resistance training session in a poorly ventilated indoor facility in winter, an athlete reports headache, dizziness, and nausea. No one else is symptomatic. Which condition should be considered FIRST?
Answer: Carbon monoxide poisoning from a combustion heat source
Headache, dizziness, and nausea in a poorly ventilated facility heated by combustion (gas heaters, etc.) raises immediate concern for carbon monoxide poisoning, requiring evacuation and emergency services.
Which of the following describes the NSCA-recommended procedure for documenting a training-related injury in a strength and conditioning facility?
Answer: Complete an incident report immediately after the event, including circumstances, response actions, and outcomes
Prompt, thorough written incident reporting — including event circumstances, first aid provided, and referral outcomes — is an NSCA best practice for risk management, legal protection, and quality improvement.