CSCS Scientific Foundations drill: Exercise Science

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Muscle, neuromuscular, bone and connective tissue, endocrine and cardiopulmonary physiology; biomechanics; bioenergetics; training adaptations, fatigue and recovery; research and statistics.

Line drawing of an exercise lab with a skeleton model, a stationary bike, a heart rate strap and a stopwatch

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).