Question

1. Kinetics is the study of forces acting on a system.

• True
• False

2. Kinematics is the study of motion without regard to its causes (forces).

• True
• False

3. The similarity between the Macrocycle Flowchart, the Training Pyramid and the Goals for Performance pyramid can be best described as an athlete should have a structured foundation and not proceed too early.

• True
• False

4. When should static stretching be performed?

1. Minutes before event performance
2. Hours prior to event or the evening before event
3. After training
4. No answers provided are correct.

5. Biomechanics is broken down into two major sections: Physics and Kinesiology.

• True
• False

6. A program design should include programs for muscular strength (reps from 12-15), muscular hypertrophy (3-6) and muscular endurance (1-6)

• True
• False

7. Any lifter that has been eliminated from the competition (a.k.a. bombing out), may not finish out the meet with any additional lifts.

• True
• False

8. Functional training can enhance nervous system stimulation for improved performance.

• True
• False

9. Baby powder, pool hall chalk, liquid chalk, resin, talc or magnesium carbonate are the only substances that may be used to compete.

• True
• False

10. Power is the rate of work performed.

• True
• False

11. Statics refers to the study of factors associated with systems in motion.

• True
• False

12. How many men's weight classes are recognized by the USPA?

1. 9
2. 10
3. 11
4. 12

13. An assessment is to observe and gather information about an individual's work capacity, fitness capabilities and skill abilities.

• True
• False

14. Novice lifters in competition should practice pre-event mock competition.

• True
• False

15. The most common hand grip position of the deadlift is:

1. Supination
2. Alternative Grip
3. False Grip
4. Pronation

16. An important aspect of training for powerlifting is hypertrophy and strength endurance.

• True
• False

17. DOMS stands for:

1. Do One More Set
2. Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness
3. Development of One Mass System
4. Develop Optimal Muscle Specificity

18. When benching, un-rack the bar and lower it to the body and wait for a press command.

• True
• False

19. Performance rules are exactly the same for Raw lifters as Single Ply lifters.

• True
• False

20. Lifters competing in the single ply division of the bench press may not lift while on the toes of their feet.

• True
• False

21. A Training Pyramid increases general physical preparedness, facilitating foundational strength and reducing the risk of injury. The purpose of the model is to build a strong foundation over time, eliminating any structural deficit the lifter may possess.

• True
• False

22. A lifter cannot wrap or adjust any part of his costume, other than the belt while on the platform.

• True
• False

23. Ectomorph is the ideal physiological body type for powerlifting.

• True
• False

24. Deep squats past parallel considered ________ for the health of the knees.

1. Beneficial
2. Detrimental
3. No answers provided are correct.
4. False determination in the literature

25. The goal of the NCCPT is to educate coaches in the fundamentals of Powerlifting which are basic technique protocols, progressive, foundational training and getting started toward your first competition.

• True
• False

26. The bicep femoris muscle is the primary mover in the bicep curl.

• True
• False

27. When performing a static posture assessment, how long do you have the athlete march in place?

1. 10-20 steps
2. 10 seconds
3. 10-20 seconds
4. 20 seconds

28. During the performance of the bench press, if the lifter is unable to achieve the correct position for the head referee to give the start command within 5 seconds, the head referee will call "Re-Place".

• True
• False

29. Muscular and broader shoulders, proportional segmental lengths.

1. Mesomorph
2. Endomorph
3. Ectomorph
4. No answers provided are correct.

30. What are the immediate effects of Myofacial Release?

1. Reduce joint and muscle injuries
2. Increase size of muscle fibers
3. Decrease swelling of joint inflammation
4. All answers provided are correct.

31. In a static postural assessment, where do you identify gross abnormalities?

1. Head and neck
2. Unbalanced squat movement
3. During a functional step-up to balance
4. Feet and knees

32. Strength homeostasis is when an athlete reaches a new level of training intensities without overtraining.

• True
• False

33. Kinesiology - the study of human motion.

• True
• False

34. What is the youngest age for a competitive lifter with the USPA?

1. 12
2. 8
3. 13
4. 14

35. During the squat, the lifters may use any hand grip width, as long as the hands do not extend beyond the inner surface of inside sleeves.

• True
• False

36. What should a coach be looking for in fitness assessment #1 (static posture)?

1. Gross abnormalities
2. Overhead squat balance
3. Body weight alignment
4. Body type

37. Deadlift commands: Start and Down.

• True
• False

38. Failure to bend the knees and lower the body until the surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees describes what?

1. Squat past parallel
2. Laying supine on the bench
3. Squat above parallel
4. Squat to parallel

39. Which Muscle is the Agonist?

1. Triceps brachii
2. Biceps brachii
3. Bicep Femorus
4. Brachial Radialis

40. Commands for the Squat

1. Squat, UP, Rack
2. Start, Rack
3. Squat, Rack
4. Un-rack, squat, re-rack

41. Which class of lever describes this movement?

1. First class
2. Second class
3. Third class
4. Fourth class

42. Man and Machine consist of one or more parts that uses energy to meet a particular goal.

• True
• False

43. Raw lifters may wear a knee sleeve that is 30 cm or less in length, that is made from either neoprene or commercially woven elastic and polyester, is non-self-fastening and/or non-adjustable (no straps or Velcro).

• True
• False

44. Powerlifters must not only have maximum strength but must learn to move heavy weights fast; hence the term explosive strength, consisting of starting strength, acceleration strength and explosive strength which equals maximum rate of force development (mRDF).

• True
• False

45. Skill - related fitness is commonly associated with sporting activities.

• True
• False

46. Lower abdominal testing - this test result is considered to be:

1. Good
2. Good+
3. Normal
4. Fair++

47. Progression is when an athlete can improve from the leg press machine to a smith squat machine to a powerlifting style squat exercise.

• True
• False

48. Lifters younger than 13 years old may lift in a USPA sanctioned competition as a guest lifter.

• True
• False

49. During the bench press, a lifter's foot may be either flat or on the toes and may change any time during the performance of the lift.

• True
• False

50. Identify which best describes each of the movements from top to bottom

1. Adduction, protraction, elevation
2. Protraction, elevation, depression
3. Retraction, elevation, depression
4. Retraction, elevation, protraction

51. The fiber arrangement of the chest muscle used to perform a bench press is a convergent arrangement.

• True
• False

52. The "DO I" Principles are:

1. S.A.I.D. Principle
2. Analyze, Optimize, Maximize, Minimize
3. Description, Observation, Evaluation, Instruction
4. Describe, Observe, Evaluate, Investigate

53. What type(s) of motion best describes this model?

1. External and internal rotation
2. Horizontal abduction
3. Flexion and extension
4. Horizontal adduction

54. Overtraining may diminish recovery time with delayed results.

• True
• False

55. The three parts of the Kinetic Chain are:

1. Biomechanics, Ridged Body, Kinesiology
2. Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular System
3. Needs Analysis, Periodization, Acute Program Variables
4. Skeletal, Muscular, Endocrine

56. Power is force x displacement.

• True
• False

57. Function - how the human body is put together.

• True
• False

58. During the squat, the lifter may continue to adjust the bar on his back even after the commencement signal, as long as he does not bend his knees or start the decent.

• True
• False

59. A macrocycle is typically:

1. 1 year in length
2. 4-6 weeks in length
3. 3 month quarterly training cycle
4. 1-2 years in length

60. What type of stress do powerlifting exercises apply to bone tissue that is considered safe?

1. Shear
2. Exponential
3. Compression
4. Maximum

61. A lifter may wear two pairs of socks during the deadlift, as long as at least one pair meets the requirements of covering the lifters calves

• True
• False

62. A biomechanical advantage refers to understanding joint leverage and aligning the weight closest to a joint's center of rotation.

• True
• False

63. During the bench press a lifter may double bounce the bar at the bottom of the lift as long as the press command has not been given.

• True
• False

Answer 1

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