True or False: The authors identified ranking, measuring, and prescription as necessary qualities for selecting an exercise test; A minimum of one of these qualities is recommended for test selection. [Source: Testing and Profiling – Weakley et al.]

True

False

A coach using GPS to monitor the peak velocity during maximal effort sprints at the end of a warm-up or in practice is an example of which process? [Source: Testing and Profiling – Weakley et al.]

Invisible Monitoring

Parallel Monitoring

Readiness Testing

What is a coaching behavior that can improve performance testing reliability and outcomes? [Source: Testing and Profiling – Weakley et al.]

Introducing new testing procedures

Leading a sport-specific pre-test warm-up

Providing similar levels of encouragement at each testing occasion

True or False: According to the authors, the isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) assessment has greater prescriptive and programming value than the 1-3RM back squat test. [Source: Testing and Profiling – Weakley et al.]

True

False

When selecting performance technology, the accuracy of each ______ must be considered to ensure test validity. [Source: Testing and Profiling – Weakley et al.]

Outcome Measure

Testing Order

Testing Protocol

Which four factors were identified for making effective training decision? [Source: Decision-Making in S&C – French]

Analysis, Modifications, Risk Profiling, and Decision Impact

Background, Plan, Process, and Outcome

Time, Cognition, Complexity, and Suitability

In sport psychology, what does the Prospect Theory suggest related to athlete performance? [Source: Decision-Making in S&C – French]

An athlete fears losing to a greater extent than the prospect of winning

An athlete’s prospects of success are a distraction to performance

An athlete’s fear of negative attention compounds in team environments

Directional guidance _______ complexity and _______ efficiency. [Source: Decision-Making in S&C – French]

Increases; Reduces

Reduces; Increases

Reduces; Reduces

In the presented strength-power paradigm, power is to rate, as capacity is to ______. [Source: Decision-Making in S&C – French]

Regulation

Efficiency

Availability

True or False: The presented decision tree is a pathway for UFC fighters to progress from strength development into power profiling. [Source: Decision-Making in S&C – French]

True

False

True or False: According to the authors, due to the lower barbell displacement to successfully perform a clean, versus a snatch, the loads lifted in the clean are typically 18-20% heavier [Source: NSCA Weightlifting Position Statement – pp.1164]

True

False

Identify the phase of the clean and snatch when the greatest force, rate of force development (RFD), and power output are generated. [Source: NSCA Weightlifting Position Statement – pp.1164]

First Pull

Transistion

Second Pull

When teaching the clean, which method of instruction is advocated by the NSCA and International Weightlifting Federation? [Source: NSCA Weightlifting Position Statement – pp.1171-1172]

Forward Chaining

Reverse Chaining

Lateral Chaining

True or False: Verbal instruction for teaching and coaching weightlifting movements should be detailed and internally focused. [Source: NSCA Weightlifting Position Statement – pp.1175-1176]

True

False

What is the recommended maximum coach-to-athlete ratio for coaching youth athletes to ensure proper weightlifting technique and establish a safe training environment? [Source: NSCA Weightlifting Position Statement – pp.1179-1180]

1:10

1:12

1:15

Why is the front squat important to teach as part of a clean progression? [Source: Olympic Lifts in a Team Setting – Metzger]

Requires the athlete to handle heavier loads

Teaches the catch position of the clean

Develops quadriceps strength to enhance the first pull

According to the presenter, why is it important to avoid bending the elbows during the barbell RDL-to-Shrug sequence? [Source: Olympic Lifts in a Team Setting – Metzger]

Strain on the cervical spine

Loss of rhythm

Loss of power

What is the initial phase of the demonstrated snatch progression? [Source: Olympic Lifts in a Team Setting – Metzger]

Banded (Body Weight) Overhead Squat

Snatch Grip Barbell RDL

Hang Snatch

The appropriate snatch grip width places the bar at the height of the ______? [Source: Olympic Lifts in a Team Setting – Metzger]

Mid-thigh

Abdomen

Hip pocket

What is a recommended strategy for the instruction of Olympic lifts in large group settings? [Source: Olympic Lifts in a Team Setting – Metzger]

Rotating groups and stations

Coaching positions on a cadence

Using lighter barbells

True or False: Communicating more frequently is a universal solution for improving effective communication with sport coaches. [Source: Coaching Boundaries - Gillham]

True

False

Two identified components of relationships between strength and conditioning coaches and sport coaches include role ______ and role ______. [Source: Coaching Boundaries - Gillham]

Collaboration; Organizational

Identity; Effectiveness

Clarity; Acceptance

According to the article, both the sport coach and strength and conditioning coach are responsible for providing guidance for the effective training of athletes? [Source: Coaching Boundaries - Gillham]

True

False

Which of the following is a strategy that a multi-sport college strength and conditioning coach might use to establish effective boundaries with a sport coach? [Source: Coaching Boundaries - Gillham]

Ranking the requests of sport coaches by season

Ensuring that you are agreeable to the requests of the sport coach

Clearly communicating other job responsibilities

A sport coach sends the strength and conditioning coach a frustrated text message asking about the previous weight room workout of a player who appeared sluggish in practice earlier that afternoon. The strength and conditioning coach sees the message pop up on her apple watch during another team’s workout. [Source: Coaching Boundaries - Gillham]

Respond immediately with a detailed description of the workout

Reply once available saying, “Hi Coach, Sorry to hear about practice. Can I come to your office in the morning, and we can discuss what you saw? I’ll be in at 5:30am before my first team and then have a break from 7:30-9am. Let me know a good time to stop by.”

Ignore the message and visit the coach’s office the next day

What is the purpose of the A-C-T-S process for strength and conditioning coaches? [Source: Alignment of Expectations - DeAngelis]

To compare your current work environment to characteristics from other areas of the profession

To identify and document unmet expectations by an employer

To engage in an intentional and reflective thought process which accounts for past and current working environments.

In A-C-T-S, assess refers to the role of the strength and conditioning coach in reflecting on the ______ of their current position. [Source: Alignment of Expectations - DeAngelis]

Capacity

Demands

Expectations

True or False: In A-C-T-S, consider is related to the opportunity for growth and development, including strength and conditioning program needs and priorities.  [Source: Alignment of Expectations - DeAngelis]

True

False

True or False: A-C-T-S is a passive process that relies on the ability of the strength and conditioning coach to demonstrate patience and perseverance towards unmet expectations and challenges in the workplace. [Source: Alignment of Expectations - DeAngelis]

True

False

The A-C-T-S approach is designed as a mechanism of reflecting on coaching environments in a way that balances expectations with existing ______ and realistic ______. [Source: Alignment of Expectations - DeAngelis]

Facilities; Funding

Outcomes; Goals

Potential; Needs