CSCS Question of the Day:

One of your clients has a blood pressure of 120 / 80 while resting. During maximal aerobic exercise, his blood pressure rises to as much as 260 mmHg. Which type of blood pressure can experience this type of increase during aerobic exercise?

(A) Diastolic
(B) Systolic

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Correct Answer:
(B) Systolic

Explanation:
Systolic pressure is the blood pressure exerted against blood vessel walls while the heart is contracting (left ventricle) and pushing blood out into systemic circulation. Since your client is doing maximal aerobic exercise, his heart is going to contract more forcefully due to a number of factors. Stronger contractions cause the systolic blood pressure to increase.

Reference:
Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning 3rd edition p. 124

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The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a four-hour-long, pencil and paper or computer-based examination. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam has two sections: “Scientific Foundations” and “Practical / Applied.” Each of these sections consist of questions that the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) feels are relevant to test the knowledge and experience of a candidate for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) professional credential. Certified strength conditioning specialist comprehensive questions from the Scientific Foundations section include anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. certified strength conditioning specialist comprehensive questions from the Practical / Applied section include program design, exercise techniques, testing and evaluation, and organization / administration (NSCA, 2015).