NSCA CSCS Health & Safety 2

Question 1

A strength and conditioning coach notices a football player suddenly collapses during a conditioning drill on a hot, humid day with profuse sweating and hot, dry skin. What is the MOST likely condition and immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke; call 911 immediately and begin rapid whole-body cooling

Answer

Hot, dry skin with collapse indicates heat stroke, a medical emergency requiring immediate 911 activation and aggressive cooling (cold-water immersion preferred).

Question 2

When designing a strength training facility, what minimum ceiling height is recommended by the NSCA for areas with overhead barbell lifting?

Accepted Answer

12 feet (3.7 m)

Answer

The NSCA recommends a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet (3.7 m) in areas where overhead lifting with barbells occurs to ensure athlete and equipment safety.

Question 3

An athlete reports tingling and numbness in the fingers after a heavy bench press set. Which condition is MOST consistent with these symptoms in a resistance training context?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of nerves/vessels near the clavicle and first rib, causing upper extremity tingling or numbness, often aggravated by overhead or heavy pressing movements.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) in a strength and conditioning setting?

Accepted Answer

To identify individuals who need medical clearance before starting exercise

Answer

The PAR-Q is a pre-participation health screening tool designed to identify individuals who may need physician clearance before engaging in physical activity.

Question 5

During an outdoor summer practice, a coach wants to determine whether conditions are safe for intense training. Which measurement MOST accurately reflects the combined heat stress on the body?

Accepted Answer

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)

Answer

WBGT accounts for temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation, making it the most comprehensive measure of environmental heat stress for athletic settings.

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS Health & Safety 2