SCS Sport-Specific Training Methods 5

Question 1

Which strength training exercise is MOST biomechanically similar to the acceleration phase of a sprint?

Accepted Answer

Sled push at 75–80% body mass load

Answer

A heavy sled push replicates the forward lean, triple extension, and horizontal force application characteristic of sprint acceleration mechanics.

Question 2

A sport conditioning specialist is designing a program for a collegiate rowing team. Which energy system should receive the GREATEST training emphasis?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative system with contributions from glycolysis

Answer

A 2000m rowing race lasting ~6–7 minutes draws approximately 70–80% of energy from the oxidative system with significant glycolytic contribution.

Question 3

Which is the CORRECT order for introducing plyometric progressions to a previously untrained athlete?

Accepted Answer

Two-foot ankle hops → box jumps → bounding → depth jumps

Answer

Plyometric progressions should move from low-intensity bilateral hops to moderate box work, then to bounding, and finally to high-intensity depth jumps as the athlete develops landing mechanics and reactivity.

Question 4

A golfer wants to add distance off the tee. Which biomotor quality has the HIGHEST priority in their sport-specific conditioning program?

Accepted Answer

Rotational power and rate of force development

Answer

Club head speed—which drives ball distance—depends on rotational power and the rate at which force is generated through the kinetic chain.

Question 5

Which physiological adaptation MOST directly explains why repeated-sprint ability improves after sport-specific conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced phosphocreatine resynthesis rate and buffering capacity

Answer

Faster PCr resynthesis and improved lactate buffering allow athletes to recover more quickly between sprints and maintain higher power outputs across repeated efforts.

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

SCS Sport-Specific Training Methods 5