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NSCA CSCS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Foundations | 39% | - Sport Psychology
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| Practical and Applied | 61% | - Testing and Evaluation
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Common Questions from Retake Candidates
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The NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam contains 220 (160 scored, 60 non-scored/pretest) questions, and you will have 240 minutes minutes to complete them. Practicing under the same time pressure is one of the most effective ways to prepare for a retake.
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The NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Scientific Foundations (39%)
- Practical and Applied (61%)
Studying topic by topic helps you find the weak areas that cost you points last time.
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NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Sample Questions:
You are performing a test battery on high school wrestlers that includes the maximum number of pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups they can perform. Approximately how long should these athletes be given between exercises to prevent fatigue from confounding the results?
- A. At least 15 minutes
- B. At least 10 minutes
- C. At least 2 minutes
- D. At least 5 minutes
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
It took an American football lineman 14 seconds to complete 10 repetitions of a 102 kg bench press. If the bar had to travel 1.47 meters each repetition, what was the average power output during this set?
- A. 20,991.6 W
- B. 1,049.58 W
- C. 107.1 W
- D. 14,694.12 W
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
Which of the following would result in increased motor cortex activity?
- A. When an athlete performs the same routine day after day
- B. When an athlete reduces the intensity of a particular exercise
- C. When an athlete takes a week off from the gym
- D. When an athlete learns a new sprinting technique
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
During the early support phase of the sprint cycle which movement helps absorb shock and control forward rotation of the tibia over the ankle?
- A. Eccentric dorsiflexion
- B. Eccentric plantarflexion
- C. Concentric dorsiflexion
- D. Concentric plantarflexion
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
The mechanism of ATP production during an exercise session depends primarily and secondarily on what factors?
Primary Secondary
- A. Exercise Duration Exercise Intensity
- B. Exercise Mode Training Status
- C. Training Status Exercise Mode
- D. Exercise Intensity Exercise Duration
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
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