89. A well-designed warm-up can provide four physiological...

89. A well-designed warm-up can provide four physiological benefits, including

1.  an increased VO2 max.
2.  improved heart rate recovery times.
3.  a greater volume of oxygen delivery to working muscles.
4.  decreasing the blood volume flowing through active tissues.

90. For athletic development, it is recommended to train a major muscle group or movement pattern a minimum of

1.  once per week.
2.  twice per week.
3.  twice monthly.
4.  three times monthly.

91. The guideline for programming hypertrophy is

1.  3 to 5 sets of 1 to 5 repetitions.
2.  3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions.
3.  6 to 12 sets of 3 to 4 repetitions.
4.  1 to 3 sets of 13 or more repetitions.

92. Which of the following actions is generally within the scope of practice for a strength and conditioning coach?

1.  Taping an athleteâs sprained ankle
2.  Performing manual stretching of an athleteâs hamstrings
3.  Providing verbal cues and feedback during resistance training exercises
4.  Designing and prescribing an individualized nutrition program for an athlete

93. Of all the steps taken to prepare for a strength and conditioning job interview, which is arguably the most challenging?

1.  Anticipating and preparing for skepticism
2.  Highlighting what can be done for the team
3.  Showing an understanding of what the team needs
4.  Selling oneâs strengths by highlighting different and unique qualities

94. Regarding a new coach interviewing for a strength and conditioning job, which of the following is a recommended practice?

1.  Avoid highlighting personal experience as an athlete in a particular sport.
2.  Making it evident he or she is an expert in the field of strength and conditioning
3.  Avoiding conversations about the specific needs of various player positions.
4.  Highlight and explain any volunteered time spent to better understand player needs.

95. Regarding the interview process for a strength and conditioning job, once a coach has determined to the best of their ability what the team needs, a coach should

1.  make it evident he or she is an expert.
2.  minimize transparency until hired.
3.  highlight how they can help the team.
4.  point out areas where the previous coach failed.

96. During an interview, the interviewer may ask some challenging questions about self-perceived weaknesses, and it is for this reason a coach should

1.  avoid revealing any known or perceived shortfalls.
2.  take the opportunity to make it evident he or she is an expert in the field.
3.  present solutions demonstrating a capacity to overcome any shortfalls.
4.  not attempt to present solutions to overcome any known or perceived shortfalls.

97. Which periodization model alternates upper- and lower-body workouts throughout the week?

1.  Linear periodization
2.  Conjugate periodization
3.  Non-linear periodization
4.  Undulating periodization

98. What is the goal of the sport-specific preparation phase (SSP)?

1.  To develop basic components of fitness
2.  To develop skill level in sport-specific movements
3.  To develop strength in movements that enhance sport performance
4.  To develop explosive strength and power in sport-specific movements

99. During which phase is a relatively high volume of work programmed to build general fitness?

1.  Escalating density training (EDT)
2.  Sport-specific preparation (SSP)
3.  General preparation phase (GPP)
4.  Specific physical preparation (SPP)

100. To maintain muscle mass, in-season training should rotate between

1.  maximal strength and power training.
2.  hypertrophy and speed-strength training.
3.  speed-strength and strength-speed training.
4.  maximal strength and hypertrophy training.