Which of the following physical competency screens is most appropriate for assessing mobility of the hips and upper back?

sit-and-reach test

overhead squat

star-excursion balance test

A national rugby player has completed his first resistance training macrocycle. Pre- and post-tests are as follows: 

Bodyweight	190 lb (86.5 kg)	210 lb (95.5 kg)
1 RM bench press	295 lb (134 kg)	335 lb (152.5 kg)
1 RM squat	310 lb (141 kg)	360 lbs (163.5 kg)
40-meter sprint	5.18 sec	5.16 sec
Vertical jump	20.0 in (50.7 cm)	20.0 in (50.7 cm)

 Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation for a lack of change in the vertical jump?

lack of effort

inefficient training program

increased bodyweight

An athlete initiates the T-test by performing which of the following movements?

back pedal

forward sprint

lateral shuffle

Which of the following instructions are appropriate to give to an athlete who is preparing to perform the T-test?

“Keep your head slightly tilted down and focus your eyes on each cone.”

“Keep your head in a neutral position and focus your eyes on each cone.”

“Keep your head in a neutral position and focus your eyes straight ahead.”

A college baseball player was tested 10 weeks before the start of the season with the following results:

Height	6 ft, 0 in. (182 cm)
Bodyweight	212 lb (96.5 kg)
1 RM bench press	260 lb (118 kg)
1 RM squat	335 lb (152.5 kg)
1 RM power clean	200 lb (91 kg)
Pro-agility	4.62 sec
10 yd	2.01 sec
Vertical jump	23 in.

Which of the following need improvement?

power

speed

agility

A female collegiate basketball forward in her junior year is administered a battery of tests. The results are shown below:

Height	69 in. (175 cm)
Bodyweight	150 lb (68 kg)
Percent body fat	20%
1RM bench press	100 lb (45.5 kg)
1RM squat	196 lb (89 kg)
Vertical jump	19 in. (48 cm)

Which of the following needs improvement?

lower body strength

anaerobic power

upper body strength

Which of the following sequences will improve the reliability of the test results?

1RM power clean, 1RM incline bench press, T-Test, 1-min sit-up test

T-Test, 1RM power clean, 1RM incline bench press, 1-min sit-up test

1RM incline bench press, 1RM power clean, 1-min sit-up test, T-Test

Which of the following tests is the most appropriate for assessing a soccer player?

vertical jump

1.5 mile run

Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test

A 145-lb (66-kg), 6 ft., 3 in. female college volleyball player has the following test profile:

1RM bench press	110 lb (50 kg)
1RM back squat	130 lb (59 kg)
VO2 max	49 ml/kg/min
Body fat percentage	18%
Vertical jump	21 in. (53 cm)

Which of the following needs improvement?

lower body strength

lower body power

upper body strength

Which of the following methods of assessment measures max strength?

1RM back squat

1RM clean

YMCA Bench Press

An athlete is scheduled to perform the following assessments:

• 40-yd (37 m) sprint

• 300-yd (274 m) shuttle

• Pro-agility

• 1.5-mile (2.4 km) run

• Skinfold measurements

Which assessment should be administered on a separate day?

300-yd (274 m) shuttle

1.5 mile (2.4 km) run

40-yd (37 m) sprint

A 315-lb (143-kg) male collegiate American football offensive lineman has the following test results:

40-yd (37-m) sprint	5.9 sec
Body fat percentage	20%
1RM bench press	405 lb (184 kg)
1RM back squat	530 lb (241 kg)

Which of the following areas should his training program emphasize?

sprint speed

body composition

upper body strength

A strength and conditioning professional plans on administering a 12-min run in the heat. Which of the following is the most important to consider before testing?

measuring the relative humidity

allowing athletes to acclimatize for 1 hr

ensuring athletes are well hydrated 48 hrs before the test

 A 19-year-old Division I female mid-distance swimmer has the following test results:

1RM bench press	109 lb (49.5 kg)
1RM back squat	132 lb (60 kg)
VO2max	42 ml/kg/min

Which of the following needs improvement?

upper body strength

lower body strength

aerobic power

An athlete should begin the pro-agility test by sprinting

5 yd (4.6 m) to the left.

10 yd (9.1 m) forward.

10 yd (9.1 m) to the left.

Which of the following tests requires the greatest amount of time to administer to ensure reliable result?

1RM squat

vertical jump

40 yd. sprint

What is the recommended length of the sides for the hexagon test?

12 in. (30 cm)

24 in. (60 cm)

36 in. (90 cm)

A strength and conditioning professional is testing a female athlete using the Jackson-Pollock 3-site body composition formula. Which of the following skinfold sites should be used?

abdomen, triceps, and suprailium

suprailium, triceps, and thigh

thigh, abdomen, and suprailium

A 120-lb (54.5-kg) female lacrosse player has the following test results: 

1RM bench press	95 lb (43 kg)
1RM back squat	135 lb (61.5 kg)
Vertical jump	14.75 in. (37.5 cm)
20 m sprint	3.8 sec
40 m sprint	6.2 sec
Pro-agility	5.3 sec

Which of the following exercises would be most important in order to improve her assessment scores?

repeat sprints

power clean

bench press

Which of the following tests are most appropriate for women’s collegiate field hockey?

1RM power clean and 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run

YMCA Bench Press and 300-yd (274 m) shuttle

1RM back squat and YoYo Intermittent Recovery Test

An athlete’s trial on the T-test is disqualified for which of the following reasons?

touching the base of the cones

crossing the feet when moving

facing forward the entire time

A Division I collegiate defensive tackle (American football) had the following testing results two months before the competitive season: 

Bodyweight	319 lb (145 kg)
Height	6 ft, 3 in. (191 cm)
Standing long jump	7 ft, 10 in. (2.4 m)
1RM bench press	400 lb (182 kg)
40-yard (37-m) sprint	4.84 sec

Which of the following should this athlete focus on during training?

lower body power

upper body strength

sprint speed