NSCA CSCS Athlete Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

An athlete demonstrates asymmetrical hip drop during a single-leg squat assessment. This finding most likely indicates weakness in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Contralateral hip abductors

Answer

Contralateral hip drop during a single-leg squat typically indicates weakness of the stance-leg hip abductors (primarily gluteus medius).

Question 2

When using heart rate to prescribe aerobic training intensity, what is the target heart rate range for an athlete training at 70–80% of heart rate reserve (HRR) if resting HR = 60 bpm and max HR = 200 bpm?

Accepted Answer

158–172 bpm

Answer

Using the Karvonen formula: THR = [(HRmax − HRrest) × intensity] + HRrest = [(200−60) × 0.70–0.80] + 60 = 158–172 bpm.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a needs analysis in the assessment process?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the physiological and biomechanical demands of the sport and the athlete's current status

Answer

A needs analysis examines the sport's physiological and biomechanical demands alongside the athlete's current fitness levels to guide program design.

Question 4

The T-test is commonly used to assess which physical quality in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Agility and change of direction speed

Answer

The T-test measures agility and change of direction speed by requiring athletes to sprint and shuffle in a T-shaped pattern.

Question 5

A coach wants to assess lower-body power using a field test that does not require equipment. Which test is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Broad (standing long) jump

Answer

The standing broad jump is a simple, equipment-free field test that effectively estimates lower-body explosive power.

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NSCA CSCS Athlete Assessment and Evaluation 3