Why is reliability critical in performance testing?
At what sprinting distance do athletes typically first reach maximum velocity?
During a plyometric jump, if the athlete pauses too long after landing before jumping again, what happens?
In a fast stretch reflex, which sensory receptor in muscle initiates the reflex?
In a push jerk, after catching the bar overhead, what action completes the lift?
Under U.S. regulations (DSHEA), which of these is NOT classified as a dietary supplement?
Which movement begins the dip phase in a push press?
What is an appropriate recovery time between maximal sprints during testing?
How long is the postseason typically in an annual training plan?
What is the main joint action during the concentric phase of a leg extension?
In teaching both the clean and snatch, coaches often emphasize keeping what close to the body?
A distance runner performs repeated 3-minute runs at a pace just below their mile race speed, with equal rest periods between efforts. Which training method is being used?
What is the spotter's main responsibility during the flat barbell bench press after liftoff?
What is a primary purpose of assistance exercises?
When catching the bar in a power snatch, how should the athlete’s body be aligned?
What is the primary adaptation goal of plyometric exercises?
For an athlete focusing on plyometrics, how many sessions per week are generally recommended for safety and recovery?
In a front squat, where should the barbell rest on the body?
Core stability exercises help stabilize which parts of the body?
Which of the following increases litigation protection?
Which of the following exercises requires a spotter for safety?
Policies and procedures should be based on:
During an overhead press, an athlete finds the bar is brushing their face. What adjustment should they make with their neck?
In resistance training, what does a 'liftoff' refer to?
In the stretch-shortening (plyometric) model of muscle, which component stores and releases elastic energy?
A youth sports program includes kettlebell swings for older children. Why are kettlebells considered an appropriate training tool for children?
An athlete’s VO₂max is usually considered a strong predictor of what?
In executing a power clean, after the initial pull (hip and knee extension) but before the final explosive pull, what crucial body movement should occur?
Which of the following exercises primarily targets the chest (pectoralis major) and also engages the front deltoids?
What is the primary difference between the one-arm and two-arm kettlebell swing?
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome results in supercompensation?
What is a key responsibility of athletes when using dietary supplements?
Weightlifting belts are often worn during heavy lifts. What is their main purpose?
What is the primary purpose of the Hexagon Test?
Which test is used to measure anaerobic capacity over 30 seconds?
Which major muscle group is primarily targeted during this pressing movement?
Stretching and warm-up areas should be:
During a soccer drill, players must react to coaches' unpredictable visual and auditory cues in real time. What primary benefit do these 'open' agility drills provide?
What is the primary focus when progressing from basic to intermediate agility training?
Which factor is essential when selecting a performance test?
As part of a movement screen, the overhead squat assessment is used to evaluate what primary attribute?
What is the recommended spine position during a bent-over row?
What characterizes athletes trained with explosive-ballistic methods?
What does VO2 max primarily assess in an athlete?
Which joint type allows the greatest freedom of movement?
When setting up for a back squat, how should the feet be positioned?
When planning heavy lifts like bench press or squat, what factors determine how many spotters are needed?
What grip is typically used in the lat pulldown?
If an athlete’s THRR is 138-151 bpm, how many beats in 10 seconds is that?
In running mechanics described by the spring-mass model, what is true at midstance?
Which muscle group is primarily activated during the bent-knee sit-up?
Which area should be closest to the main entrance?
A coach asks an athlete to lean forward, extend the hips, and reach as far as possible. Which field test is this athlete performing?
In a barbell biceps curl, to what height should the bar be raised for a full contraction?
For a bodybuilder focused on muscle hypertrophy, what rest interval between sets is generally recommended?
Why is test reliability critical in performance testing?
While performing a heavy lift using the Valsalva maneuver, which of these should be avoided?
Which PNF stretching method uses both agonist and antagonist contractions?
What distinguishes High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) from other interval training?
What is a key training method used to emphasize maximum speed development?
Which factor most affects the accuracy and consistency of test results?
At the start of a good morning exercise, which joint movement initiates the downward hinge?
Which test evaluates change-of-direction, maneuverability, and perceptual-cognitive ability?
Which muscles are the main movers during the leg press exercise?
Bodybuilders often supplement with HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate). What is its primary effect on muscle?
Which professionals should be part of the facility planning committee?
What is the primary movement in the eccentric phase of a lat pulldown?
A coach uses skinfold calipers on an athlete. What is this measurement primarily used to assess?
Why should supervision policies be included?
Why must test administrators be properly trained?
In a periodized training program, what generally happens to training volume (sets/reps) as intensity (load) increases?
Which element defines the organization's reason for existence?
Instructional policies help with:
During the downward phase of a front squat, how should the lifter move?
A strength coach wants to measure an athlete’s explosive strength (power) in lifting. Which test from the following is most appropriate?
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of bodyweight training?
When performing the second pull of a power snatch, what actions do the shoulders and elbows take?
When should resting heart rate and body composition typically be measured in a testing session?
In the stretch-shortening cycle, what occurs during the amortization phase?
Which environmental factor can most affect aerobic endurance test results?
Which rest period range is most appropriate for maximizing strength gains in a resistance training program?
What is the most noticeable technique issue in this deadlift form?
An athlete attaches heavy chains to the barbell during squats. As the athlete stands up to parallel, what happens to the weight (resistance)?
Why is a needs analysis performed before designing a testing battery?
Which test is best used to assess lower body power?
A trainer instructs an athlete on a seated row machine. To maintain proper spinal alignment, which body part should remain pressed against the pad during each rep?
When programming a strength session focusing on power (e.g., cleans or snatches), what set/rep scheme is generally recommended?
During the pec deck (chest fly machine) exercise, which muscle is NOT a primary mover?
What is the primary emphasis of a resistance training program during the off-season phase?
Risk management includes all EXCEPT:
During a biceps curl, which muscle acts as the agonist?
Which cue should be prioritized when coaching change of direction (COD)?
During a barbell upright row, which muscle groups are primarily involved?
During lateral raises, how high should the dumbbells be lifted?
When performing a push jerk, the athlete drives the bar overhead. What key action distinguishes the push jerk catch from the split jerk catch?
What is the name of this barbell exercise being performed?
On a machine abdominal crunch, how should the arms be placed during the exercise?
How is the target heart rate (THR) calculated using the percentage of maximal heart rate method?
A football coach wants to test an athlete’s pure sprinting speed. Which test should he use?
What is the main joint action in the leg curl machine?
Which performance metric is designed to quantify an athlete’s change-of-direction ability relative to their straight-line speed?
A basketball coach opts to use a timed 1.5-mile run on a track rather than laboratory VO2max testing. This running test is an example of what type of assessment?
During traditional periodization, in which phase is training volume usually highest?
Mirrors in the weight room should be placed:
What intensity range is recommended during the hypertrophy/endurance phase?
A coach tells an athlete to perform a jackknife sit-up instead of a pike exercise. How does the jackknife movement differ?
What is a benefit of cross-training for athletes?
After completing a training program, a coach administers the same performance tests used at the start. What is the purpose of this posttest?
An athlete wraps the thumb under the fingers while gripping the bar in the clean. What is this grip called?
Which exercise uses a cable and is focused on elbow extension (working the triceps)?
