NSCA CSCS Athlete Assessment and Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which statistical measure best describes the consistency of a testing protocol when the same athlete is tested multiple times under identical conditions?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

Answer

Reliability refers to the reproducibility or consistency of a test when repeated under the same conditions.

Question 2

A strength and conditioning specialist uses the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) with an athlete. A score of 14 or below on the FMS is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of musculoskeletal injury

Answer

An FMS composite score of 14 or below has been associated with a significantly higher risk of non-contact musculoskeletal injury.

Question 3

When assessing body composition using the three-site skinfold method for a male athlete, which anatomical sites are typically measured?

Accepted Answer

Chest, abdomen, thigh

Answer

The Jackson-Pollock three-site skinfold formula for males uses chest, abdomen, and thigh measurements.

Question 4

An athlete's 1RM back squat is 200 kg. Which percentage of 1RM is most appropriate for developing maximal strength during a high-intensity training phase?

Accepted Answer

85–100%

Answer

Maximal strength development (>85% 1RM) requires loads in the 85–100% range to elicit the appropriate neuromuscular adaptations.

Question 5

During a vertical jump assessment, the flight time method calculates jump height using which primary variable?

Accepted Answer

Time the athlete is airborne

Answer

The flight time method estimates jump height by calculating the time the athlete spends in the air during the jump.

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS Athlete Assessment and Evaluation 2