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NSCA CSCS Chapter 4
Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise
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11/06/2012

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Term
Which of the following describes the knee joint?

A. Cartilaginous
B. Synovial
C. Ball-and-Socket
D. Pivot
Definition
B. Synovial
Term
Which of the following is the definition of power?

A. (Mass)x(Acceleration)
B. (Force)x(Distance)
C. (Force)x(Velocity)
D. (Torque)x(Time)
Definition
C. (Force)x(Velocity)
Term
To compare performances of Olympic weightlifters of different body weights, the classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete's

A. Body Weight
B. Body Weight Squared
C. Lean Body Weight
D. Body Weight to the Two-Thirds Power
Definition
D. Body Weight to the Two-Thirds Power
Term
During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with which of the following?

I. Perpendicular distance from the weight to the body joint
II. Joint Angle
III. Movement Acceleration
IV. Movement Velocity Squared

A. I and III Only
B. II and IV Only
C. I, II, and III Only
D. II, III, and IV Only
D.
Definition
A. I and III Only
Term
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the following anatomical planes?

A. Sagittal
B. Perpendicular
C. Frontal
D. Transverse
Definition
A. Sagittal
Term
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise. Which of the following types of levers occur at the elbow during this exercise?

I. First-Class
II. Second-Class
III. Third-Class

A. I Only
B. II Only
C. I and III Only
D. II and III Only
Definition
C. I and III Only
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