Ppsc Post Certification Exam
You must achieve an 80% score for passing.
- 1.Which is the correct order of the 6-phase dynamic warm up sequence from beginning to end of a pre-training routine?
- A.
Stretching, SMR, Corrective Exercise, Activation, CNS Prep, Foundational Movement
- B.
SMR, Stretching, Corrective Exercise, Activation, Foundational Movement, CNS Prep
- C.
CNS Prep, Corrective Exercise, Activation, Stretching, Foundational Movement, SMR
- D.
Corrective Exercise, CNS Prep, Activation, Stretching, SMR, Foundational Movement
- 2.What is the global goal of the dynamic warm up?
- A.
Prepare the body for optimal performance
- B.
Reduce risk of training related injuries
- C.
Improve weak and/or painful movements
- D.
All of the above
- 3.This soft tissue foam rolling technique involves small micro movements of 1-2 inches of the foam roller moving under the body in order to reduce neurological tone in the tissues.
- A.
The neurological trigger point technique
- B.
The global foam rolling technique
- C.
The oscillatory technique
- D.
None of the above
- 4.True or False: Common areas to address with foam rolling and soft tissue work should be prioritized around posturally shortened anterior chain primary moving musculature
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
- 5.The pillar complex consists of the following regions
- A.
The hips
- B.
The core
- C.
The shoulders
- D.
All of the above
- 6.This stretching protocol involves a dynamic oscillation moving towards end ranges of available range, followed by an active end range hold.
- A.
Bi-phasic stretching
- B.
Reciprocal inhibition
- C.
Passive static stretching
- D.
Loaded stretching
- 7.The #1 stretching mistake that is made that jeopardizes postural integrity
- A.
Achieving a stretch stimulus via positional mastery
- B.
Achieving a stretch stimulus via pillar control
- C.
Achieving a stretch stimulus via co-contractions around shoulders and hips
- D.
Achieving a stretch stimulus via compensation patterns
- 8.Successful corrective exercise results can be quantified with the following
- A.
Stability
- B.
Sequencing
- C.
Smoothness
- D.
All of the above
- 9.The most effective programming strategy for corrective exercises to improve motor learning and new motor skill acquisition
- A.
Block based practice
- B.
Strategic set and rep schemes
- C.
Addition of external loading
- D.
None of the above
- 10.The motor control gap can be defined as
- A.
Active range of motion – passive range of motion
- B.
Passive range of motion – active range of motion
- C.
Active assisted range of motion – active range of motion
- D.
Passive range of motion – active assisted range of motion
- 11.The goal of this phase of the dynamic warm up sequence is to enhance proximal stability and control to yield maximal internal tension and force production for distal dynamic movement
- A.
Phase 6 – CNS Stimulation
- B.
Phase 5 – Foundational Movement Pattern Prep
- C.
Phase 4 - Activation
- D.
Phase 2 – Bi-Phasic Stretching
- 12.What specific characteristic(s) differentiate the foundational squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull and carry movement patterns from fundamental human movements such as rotation?
- A.
Long term skill development
- B.
Long term strength development
- C.
Normalized developmental sequencing
- D.
All of the above
- 13.Central nervous system stimulation and the post activation potentiation phenomenon can be achieved through these two major mechanisms
- A.
Mechanical tension via maximal loading
- B.
Neurological efficiency via maximal velocity
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
- 14.The 6-phase dynamic warm up should take how long to complete no matter the athlete/client presentation?
- A.
3-5 minutes
- B.
10-16 minutes
- C.
17-22 minutes
- D.
30-45 minutes
- 15.This specific focused block of the 6-phase dynamic warm up sequence has a mobility emphasis and is more classically used with a more chronically painful or dysfunctional athlete/client
- A.
Parasympathetic block
- B.
Corrective block
- C.
Stimulation block
- D.
All of the above
- 16.The two key mechanical criteria in which effective and efficient movement screens are based off of in a split second yes or no decision
- A.
Neutral spinal position
- B.
No unwanted or asymmetrical rotation at any aspect of the body
- C.
Presence of pain
- D.
A and b
- 17.A client presenting with soft tissue dorsiflexion range of motion deficits at the ankle will respond most favorably to which type of active movement modality
- A.
Foam rolling of the lower leg
- B.
Self-mobilization of talo-crural joint
- C.
Banded ankle distraction
- D.
None of the above
- 18.The most foundational hip hinge pattern consists of
- A.
The bottom up hinge AKA barbell deadlift
- B.
The top down hinge AKA the RDL
- C.
The trap bar deadlift
- D.
All of the above
- 19.The three specific levels of the “lunge” foundational movement pattern consist of
- A.
The split squat
- B.
The lunge
- C.
True single leg training
- D.
All of the above
- 20.Balance assessments with visual field manipulation are completed in the following positions to differentiate hip instability from ankle instability deficits
- A.
Half kneeling
- B.
Tall kneeling
- C.
Single leg standing
- D.
A and c
- 21.The first “lunge” (aka single leg) pattern variation introduced to athletes or clients that involves two fixed points of contact is the
- A.
Reverse lunge
- B.
Split squat
- C.
Pistol squat
- D.
Single leg RDL
- 22.The most mobile ball and socket joint in the human body is the
- A.
Gleno-humeral joint
- B.
Scapulo-thoracic joint
- C.
Acromio-clavicular joint
- D.
Sterno-costal joint
- 23.An example exercise of the most foundational pushing pattern is the
- A.
Push-up
- B.
Barbell bench press
- C.
Dumbbell bench press
- D.
All of the above
- 24.Which one do you like?
- A.
Option 1
- B.
Option 2
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
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