A head collegiate strength and conditioning professional is scheduled to supervise the resistance training session of the men's rowing team. He is unexpectedly called away from the facility 10 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin. Which of the following should the assistant strength and conditioning professional do next?

cancel the training session

supervise the training session

ask the rowing coach to supervise the athletes

A male collegiate volleyball player is performing lower-body plyometric drills that are of high intensity in the strength and conditioning facility. Which of the following is the most appropriate surface?

carpet

turf

rubber floor

While working out in the strength and conditioning facility, an athlete comes across a sharp edge on a piece of equipment and cuts her hand open. There is immediate pain and bleeding. What is the strength and conditioning professional's immediate priority?

apply compression

clean the wound

apply ice

Which of the following will optimize traffic flow in a strength and conditioning facility?

pathways with a width of 24 in (61 cm)

arrangement of the equipment

spacing equipment at least 36 in (91 cm) apart

While performing a squat under moderate loads, an athlete loses balance. The spotter is then injured when the weights slide off the end of the bar due to ill-fitting collars. The potential legal ramification of this incident is most likely which of the following?

negligence on the part of the spotter

negligence on the part of the strength and conditioning coach

no one is at fault, it was an accident

Which of the following is most appropriate for an assistant strength and conditioning professional to perform?

provide appropriate nutritional recommendations

properly instruct exercise techniques

purchase equipment for the facility

Which of the following will most likely have the greatest impact on reducing the risk of litigation in a strength and conditioning facility?

proper exercise technique instruction for athletes

supervision of athletes by a qualified strength and conditioning professional

a copy of strength and conditioning programs on file

Which of the following is given priority when setting up a weight room schedule?

off-season athletes

pre-season athletes

in-season athletes

Which of the following is the most appropriate guideline for the arrangement of equipment for safety in a strength and conditioning facility?

visibility and traffic flow

grouping according to emphasis on body parts

grouping according to equipment manufacturer

A new collegiate athlete wants to use the strength and conditioning facility for the first time. The priority of the strength and conditioning professional is to make sure that the new student-athlete

obtains clearance from the sports medicine staff.

signs a release agreement form prior to using the facility.

attends an orientation session for familiarization.

Which of the following best represents a required procedure, or standard, for the Strength and Conditioning professional?

the Strength & Conditioning practitioner should acquire a bachelor's or master's degree

Strength & Conditioning programs must provide adequate and appropriate supervision

Strength & Conditioning professionals should develop and maintain various records

During an intense outdoor summer soccer practice, a player is seen to be sweating heavily and performing poorly. A coach identifies that the athlete has cold, clammy skin. Which of the following is the most likely condition?

heat stroke

heat exhaustion

fatigue

Which of the following is the most appropriate set ofconditions for a strength and conditioning facility?

	Temperature	Humidity	Sound levels
A	72°F (22.2° C)	55%	85 dB
B	70°F (21.1° C)	50%	95 dB
C	68°F (20.0° C)	65%	80 dB

A

B

C