CSCS Scientific Foundations drill: Biomechanics

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Planes and axes, levers, torque, force, power, work and impulse, the force-velocity and length-tension relationships, and the roles of muscles in a movement.

Line drawing of a lever demonstration with a dumbbell on a hinged arm, a protractor and a force plate

Before you start

Every question has three answer choices and one correct answer, like NSCA’s published sample questions. Each explanation says why the answer is right and why the most tempting wrong answer is wrong.
Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

Original practice questions written to NSCA’s published detailed content outline. Independent preparation, not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).