Questions in this section refer to chapter 16 of the Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning (3rd edition) textbook: Plyometric Training. This quiz displays 10 questions from the question bank. There are also more practice questions available on my Facebook page.
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
This page contains Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist questions to prepare for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. Certified strength and conditioning specialists are fitness professionals. They are specially trained and experienced in using the application of scientific principles to improve athletic performance. Certified strength and conditioning specialists assist athletes by designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs. Certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) conducting sport-specific performance testing, provide guidance with nutrition, and assist with injury prevention strategies (NSCA, 2015).
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam
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 questions in the Scientific Foundations section include anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. Certified strength conditioning specialist questions in the Practical / Applied section include program design, exercise techniques, testing and evaluation, and organization / administration (NSCA, 2015).
Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist Questions
This quiz features Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Questions: Chapter 16 material: Plyometric Training from Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning (3rd edition) textbook by Thomas R. Baechle and Roger W. Earle. This is the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recommended textbook to prepare for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam (NSCA, 2015)
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References:
National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2015, June 1). NSCA Certification Handbook. Retrieved from National Strength and Conditioning Association Website: http://www.nsca.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=36507225490
National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2015). CSCS Certification. Retrieved from National Strength and Conditioning Association: http://www.nsca.com/CSCS_Certification_2/
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