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NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & EXERCISE
PHYSIOLOGY LATEST EXAM | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER S
(ALREADY GRADED A+) | LATEST VERSION
Question (1): Which of the following examples would present
the longest resistance arm, making it the most mechanically disadvantaged position for the body during resistance training?
Options:
- Side dumbbell raises at 90 degree of shoulder abduction
- Dumbbell fly on a flat bench at the end range of motion
- Bicep curl at 90 degree of elbow flexion
- Starting position of triceps press down
CORRECT ANSWER : A. Side dumbbell raises at 90 degree of
shoulder abduction
Question (2): Which of these muscles is part of the rotator cuff?
Options:
- Coracobrachialis
- Teres major
- Supraspinatus
- Pectoralis minor
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CORRECT ANSWER : C. Supraspinatus
Question (3): Which of the following muscles is the prime
mover during the seated calf raise exercise?
Options:
- Gastrocnemius
- Semitendinous
- Soleus
- Anterior tibialis
CORRECT ANSWER : C. Soleus
Question (4): Spinal extension could be used to evaluate the
range of motion in which of the following muscles?
Options:
- Latissimus dorsi
- Erector spinae
- Rectus abdominis
- Quadratus lumborum
CORRECT ANSWER : C. Rectus abdominis
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Question (5): The medicine ball side pass occurs in which
anatomical plane?
Options:
- Frontal
- Transverse
- Sagittal
- Coronal
CORRECT ANSWER : B. Transverse
Question (6): Eccentric contraction of the ____ muscle groups
decelerate a ballistic movement such as those used in running or throwing
Options:
- Agonist
- Antagonist
- Synergist
- Stabilizing
CORRECT ANSWER : B. Antagonist
Question (7): Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the
range of motion of the ____.
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Options:
- Posterior deltoid
- Anterior deltoid
- Subscapularis
- Teres minor
CORRECT ANSWER : B. Anterior deltoid
Question (8): The downward phase of the deadlift exercise
involved a ____ contraction of the hip and knee extensors
Options:
- Isometric
- Plyometric
- Concentric
- Eccentric
CORRECT ANSWER : D. Eccentric
Question (9): Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced
____ recruitment versus knee extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to the position of the hip
Options:
- Vastus medialis
