NSCA

Question 1

What forms of training would most likely have the greatest positive impact on a tactical athletes rate of force development?

Answer 1

Moving heavy loads as quickly as possible

Question 2

What field tests should be selected to measures muscular strength

Answer 2

Handgrip Dynomometer

Question 3

what is a benefit of using the 1.5 mile run test to assess aerobic fitness among tactical athletes?

Answer 3

This tests has high construct validity

Question 4

When assessing a group of law enforcement officers, what tests would have the greatest level of face validity to a pursuit

Answer 4

Illinois agility test

Question 5

Assuming a similar strength & conditioning level, what body composition profiles allows a firefighter to perform fire ground tasks most efficiently?

Answer 5

176 lb (80 Kg) with a 11% bodyfat

Question 6

When assessing the aerobic capacity of a structural firefighter, the minimum aerobic capacity required to perform fireground rescue tasks is what?

Answer 6

42 ml/Kg/min

Question 7

What conditioning programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of injury while improving aerobic capacity among police academy recruits during the initial phase of training?

Answer 7

Ability-based training

Question 8

What factors should be of concern when assessing a tactical athlete’s risk of ceremony artery disease?

Answer 8

Blood pressure of 130/80 mg

Question 9

What is the primary training objective during the remodeling phase of rehabilitation?

Answer 9

Preventing tissue disruption

Question 10

Extensive activation of what energy system is associated with lactate accumulation in the muscle?

Answer 10

Fast glycolysis

Question 11

What muscles acts as an agonist during the Romanian Deadlift?

Answer 11

Biceps femoris

Question 12

What will most likely occur as a result of shortening rest periods from 2 min to 1 min in a 10 RM circuit weight training?

Answer 12

Increased lactate levels

Question 13

What best describes the energy requirement during the downward phase of a 1 RM squat compared to the upward phase?

Answer 13

Less energy is required

Question 14

After 6 months of consistent aerobic endurance training, an increase in the tactical athlete’s 1.5 mile (2.4 Km) run time would most likely be attributed to?

Answer 14

Increase stroke volume

Question 15

What response will occur within the first week of deployment to area of high altitude?

Answer 15

Increased red blood cell production

Question 16

What form of chemical energy stored in the body that is the most immediately available for a muscle action?

Answer 16

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Question 17

What is a neuromuscular adaptation occurring during the first 8-10 weeks of training that regulates the amount of force production?

Answer 17

Increased rate of the electrical impulse

Question 18

What will most likely occur as a result of shortening rest periods from 2 to 1 minute in a 10 RM circuit weight training program?

Answer 18

Increased lactate levels

Question 19

Chromic aerobic training will result in what adaptations within the muscle tissue?

Answer 19

Decrease glycogen utilization

Question 20

Novice male & female soldiers train similarly for 12 weeks, what best describes changes in strength

Answer 20

Both have strength gains due to neural adaptations

Question 21

What cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissues?

Answer 21

Maximal oxygen consumption

Question 22

In contrast to the back squat, the front squat applies more torque to what?

Answer 22

Knee joint

Question 23

In a well-trained tactical athlete, gains in power production may be attributed to which factors with minimal hypertrophic adaptation?

Answer 23

Motor unit recruitment

Question 24

A female soldier with a known eating disorder has been participation in a daily, loaded, and extended rucksack march. She has been experiencing foot pain. What is the cause?

Answer 24

Poor circulation decreasing oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

Question 25

What exercise modes significally augments venous return, thus creating the most positive training effect in regards to stroke volume & cardiac output?

Answer 25

Aerobic exercise

Question 26

When seeking to maximize muscular power during a training session, what would be most appropriate?

Answer 26

50% of max velocity

Question 27

What activities would be expected to have the greatest effect on bone mineral density (BMD)?

Answer 27

Resistance training

Question 28

What is a neuromuscular adaptation occurring the first 8-10 weeks of training that regulates the amount of force production?

Answer 28

Increased rate of the electrical impulse

Question 29

What cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissue?

Answer 29

Maximal oxygen consumption (Vo2)

Question 30

A tactical strength & conditioning faciliatory can limit the effects of detraining by what?

Answer 30

provision of a periodization protocal

Question 31

What is the primary function of the triceps when using the overhand method for throwing a grenade?

Answer 31

Agonist

Question 32

When seeking to reduce work required to move a heavy load, what would be appropriate?

Answer 32

Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

Question 33

A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1 RM, what cardiovascular response is most likely to occur?

Answer 33

Increase in blood flow to working muscles

Question 34

A person whose tendons are inserted on the bone farther from the joint center have a mechanical advantage in relation to which performance variable?

Answer 34

Strength

Question 35

Tactical athletes who have not acclimated to exercise in the heat have greater levels of what minerals in their sweat compared to those who have accumatized?

Answer 35

Sodium

Question 36

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are a synthetic derivative of which male sex hormone?

Answer 36

Testosterone

Question 37

A special weapons & tactics (SWAT) team performs an op in which they are required to wait in the back of a police unit vehicle to serve a high risk warrant. How many grams of carbohydrate should they aim to consume post mission?

Answer 37

60-80

Question 38

A tactical athletes is considering taking caffeine to enhance exercise performance. What recommendation is most prudant?

Answer 38

200 mg of caffeine 30-60 min prior to exercise

Question 39

An airforce cadet loses 11 lb (5 Kg) in 24 hours to meet weight requirements. Most of the weight loss is..

Answer 39

Water

Question 40

What can aid with hydration & provide an exogenic benefit prior to a training activity?

Answer 40

Caffeine

Question 41

A tactical athlete is considering taking caffeine exercise performance. What recommendation is most prudent?

Answer 41

Consume 200 mg of caffeine 30-60 mins prior to exercise

Question 42

What limits ATP replenishment by a given energy system

Answer 42

Rate of production

Question 43

What movements of the extremities occurs in the sagittal plane?

Answer 43

Flexion & extension

Question 44

Extensive activation of which energy system is associated with lactate accumulation in the muscle?

Answer 44

Fast glycolysis

Question 45

When seeking to reduce the work required to move a heavy load, what actions would be most appropriate?

Answer 45

Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

Question 46

Excitement of the muscle fiber begins with an electrical impulse being initiated at what site?

Answer 46

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Question 47

A female soldier with a known eating disorder has been participation in a daily, loaded, & extended rucksack march. She has been experiencing foot pain.

Answer 47

Osteoclastic activity exceeds osteoblastic

Question 48

A person whose tendons are inserted on the bone farther from the joint center have a mechanical advantage in relation to which performance variable?

Answer 48

Strength

Question 49

What exercise modes significantly augments venous return, thus creating the most positive training effect in regards to stroke volume & cardiac output?

Answer 49

Aerobic exercise

Question 50

During the alternate-arm dumbbell bench press exercise, where should the spotter's hands be positioned in relation the lifter to ensure safety?

Answer 50

the wrists

Question 51

A TSAC-F is stretching the hamstrings of a sailor using the PNF hold-relax technique. What should occur first?

Answer 51

Passive stretch of the hamstring

Question 52

When performing the seated dumbbell shoulder press, the TSAC-F should spot?

Answer 52

Wrists

Question 53

What is the recommended angle of the back of the floor in the starting position of the barbell deadlift?

Answer 53

45 degrees

Question 54

What best demonstrates an appropriate progression for plyometric drills?

Answer 54

Squat jump, lateral jump, double-let hop, depth jump

Question 55

What is the joint action at the hip of the lead leg during the initial movement of the side lunge?

Answer 55

Adduction

Question 56

What is considered a common error when performing the double-arm. single-leg, Romanian deadlift?

Answer 56

Full extension at the knee joint of the supporting Kg

Question 57

Plyometric volume is expressed as..

Answer 57

Foot contacts per sessions

Question 58

Peak power for Olympic lifts (E.G. snatch, clean, jerk) is most likely to occur at which percentage of one-repetition maximum (1 RM)

Answer 58

75%

Question 59

When conducting a task analysis related to sprint speed strength & conditioning, professional should identify?

Answer 59

The target activities requisite skills

Question 60

What order of exercise is most appropriate for gains in strength & power?

Answer 60

Hang clean, front squat, bench press, seated row

Question 61

In order to decrease the anterior pelvic tilt of a tactical athlete with low back pain, what muscles should be evaluated for excessive tensions?

Answer 61

Rectus femoris

Question 62

A 202.5 lb (92 Kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit standard for road marches. Result of a recent physical assessment were as follows, -Vo2 max 52 ml/kg/min -2 min run 13:45 mins -back squat 3 RM 375 lb (170 Kg) what is contributing most to the poor load carriage performance?

Answer 62

Body fat %

Question 63

A TSAC-F is observing an artillery mechanic perform their daily duties. The TSAC-F notes that the job requires picking up heavy equipment from the floor as well as bending over for extended period of time to work on engine & electrical systems. What is the most appropriate exercise to improve the mechanics ability to pick up heavy equipment.

Answer 63

Deadlift

Question 64

What is the maximum number of tactical athletes recommended per barbell or training station?

Answer 64

3

Question 65

When mounting a mirror to the wall, what is the minimum recommended distance it should be from the floor

Answer 65

20 in (51 cm)

Question 66

When identifying space requirements fro a new facility, how much space is required to position 3 bench press stations along a wall if each barbell is 8 ft (2.44m) long?

Answer 66

36 ft (10.97 m)

Question 67

What concept identifies that training volume, frequency, and intensity should be adjusted to create an adequate stimulus for improved performance?

Answer 67

Overload

Question 68

What limits ATP replenishment by a given energy system?

Answer 68

Rate of production

Question 69

What form of chemical energy stored in the body that is the most immediately available for a muscle action?

Answer 69

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Question 70

When seeking to reduce the work required to move a heavy load, what action would be most appropriate?

Answer 70

Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

Question 71

In a well-trained tactical athlete, gains in power production may be attributed to what factors with minimal hypertonic adaptation?

Answer 71

Motor unit recruitment

Question 72

What best describes the energy requirements during the downward phase of a 1 RM squat compared to the upward phase?

Answer 72

Less energy is required

Question 73

When seeking to maximize muscular power during a training session, what would be most appropriate?

Answer 73

50% of max velocity

Question 74

A 45% overlap of myosin & actin filaments will result in what?

Answer 74

Reduced force production

Question 75

What would best aid with maintaining the hydration of a soldier during a 12 Km (7.46 mi) road march along with drinking fluids?

Answer 75

Banana

Question 76

A 190 lb (86.18 Kg) fire fighter needs to lose weight to meet department standards. What is the appropriate recommendation for protein intake in order to retain muscle mass when restricting calories & training?

Answer 76

190g

Question 77

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are a synthetic derivative of which male sex hormone?

Answer 77

Testosterone

Question 78

A 140 lb (63.5 kg) female fire cadet is having issues with maintaining performance during training sessions lasting more than 90 mins. What carbohydrate consumption should be provided?

Answer 78

1800-2540 Kcals

Question 79

A space forces operative is consuming 2500 Kilo calories per day. Her daily caloric intake consists of 344 grams of carbs, 83 grams of fats & 94 grams of protein. What percent of her diet is comprised of fat?

Answer 79

30% pg. 74-78

Question 80

A TSAC-F is stretching the hamstrings of a sailor using the PNF hold-relax technique. What should occur first?

Answer 80

Passive stretch of the hamstring pg. 266

Question 81

What represents the appropriate position of the barbell when preparing to perform the barbell military press?

Answer 81

Across the front of the shoulders pg. 229

Question 82

When performing the seated dumbbell shoulder press, the TSAC-F should spot what?

Answer 82

Wrists pg. 231

Question 83

What is the recommended squat depth when performing the squat jump exercise?

Answer 83

the top of the thighs should be parallel to the ground pg. 318

Question 84

When observing the support phase of linear running, what will aid in improving running efficiency?

Answer 84

Dorsiflexing the foot & striking the ground directly below the body's center of gravity pg. 342

Question 85

What is the joint action at the hip of the lead leg during the initial movement of a side lunge?

Answer 85

Adduction pg.296

Question 86

What best describes the correct position at the start of the second pull during the snatch?

Answer 86

Bar positioned on the thighs between the knees & middle of the thigh, shoulders over the bar pg. 19-21