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NASM CPT TEST 2024/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/LATEST 2024-2025
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According to research, endurance is best achievedby performing what number of repetitions at 50 - 70% of the 1RM a) 1 - 5 b) 12- 20 c)6- 12 d) 1 - 10 - answer-b) 12 - 20 What muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive)if a client demonstrates an arching low back during the overhead squat assessment?
The Four P's of Marketing include all of thefollowing EXCEPT:
A proprioceptively enriched environmentchallenges an individual's
What are smaller chambers located superiorly oneither side of the heart that gathers blood returning to the heart much like a reservoir?
Which of the following is not a testing site for body fat according to the durnin womersley test?
What muscles are most likely overactive and should be stretched when an athlete exhibits an excessive forward lean?
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominalcomplex What are the three stages of the GeneralAdaptation Syndrome?
and musclestrains
Alarmreaction, resistance development, exhaustion When the nervous system properly recruits the correct muscles to produce force, reduce force, and dynamically stabilize the body's structures inall three planes of motion, this is an example of:
Which of the following is not a key predictor ofexercise participation and adherence?
The principle of indicates that a synergist muscle will substitute fora prime mover exhibiting decreased neural drive.
Staticstretchingisaformof:
Which stage of change has zero temptation to engage in the old behavior and exhibit 100% self-efficacy in all previously tempting situations
d ) Termination - answer-d)Termination What muscle(s) are MOST likely weak (underactive) if a client demonstrates knees move inward during the overhead squat assessment?
PeopleinthisstageoftheStagesofChangeModeldon otexercisebutarethinkingaboutbecomingmore active in the next 6 months.
Which of the follow is a lower body agility test?
Ifaclientdemonstrateskneesthatcaveinduringtheov erheadsquatassessmentwhatmuscle(s)areMOST likely tight (overactive)?
Connectivetissue,suchastendonsandligaments,donotrepaireasilybecause?
Theconceptof statesthatprolongedGolgit endonorganstimulationinhibitsthemusclespindlesof the same muscle.
What form of flexibility applies gentle force to an adhesion "knot," altering the elastic muscle fibers from a bundled position into straighter alignment with the direction of the
muscle or fascia?
Obesity is a condition of being considerably overweight and refers to a person with a body mass index (BMI) of
The tendency of the body to seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns iscalled:
flexibility If a client demonstrates their heals coming off theground during the overhead squat, which muscle(s) are MOST likely tight (overactive)?
Which of the following is a process created to produce internalized experiences to support or enhance exercise participation?
According to NASM, which of the following is aperformance test?
Which of the following is a beneficial adaptationto cardiorespiratory exercise?
answer-a)Decreases resting heart rate What percentage of the US population is estimated not to engage in 30 minutes of low-to- moderate physical activity? a) 25% c)35% b) 65% d)75% - answer-d)75% Type2diabetesisassociatedwithobesity,particularlyabdominalobesity,andaccountsfor %of all diabetes. a) 5to10% c)40to45% b) 50to55% d)90to95% - answer-d)90to95% What muscles are possibly tight (shortened) if a client's feet turn out during the Overhead SquatAssessment?
A tight psoas decreasing neural drive of thegluteus maximus is an example of what?
Approximately how many amino acids does thebody use?
c) d)30 - answer-b) 20 The formation of glucose from noncarbohydratesources, such as amino acids is called:
According to research, hypertrophy is achieved bytraining with what percentage of 1RM a) 50 - 70% b) 85 - 100% c) 75 - 85% d) 30 - 45% - answer-c) 75 - 85% The ----------- is the primary pace maker of theheart
The ability to react and change body position withmaximal rate of force production, in all planes of motion and from all body positions, during functional activities is known as
Which of the following is an example of a "totalbody power" exercise?
What muscles are possibly weak (lengthened) if aclient's feet flatten during the Overhead Squat Assessment?
When performing the Overhead Squat Assessment, how many repetitions should theclient complete? a) 2 b) 5 c)3 d)7 - answer-b) 5 Hypertension is defined as blood pressure greaterthan: a) 120/ b) 130/ c) 110/ d) 140/90 - answer-d) 140/ Which of the following assessments BESTmeasures cardiovascular efficiency?
Which of the following best describes a length-tension relationship?
most force tobe generated
force to be generated
at which amuscle can produce the greatest force Muscle spindles are sensitive to:
length changes When performing the single-leg squat, what checkpoint should be observed?
Which phase of the Optimum Performance Training model supersets a "barbell bench press" with a "medicine ball chest pass"?
Which of the following is an example of a "backstrength" exercise?
Which of the following is the proper intensity for aclient in phase 5 of the OPT model? a) 10 - 30% of 1rm b) 75 - 85% of 1rm c) 30 - 45% of 1rm d) 50 - 70% of 1rm - answer-c) 30 - 45% of 1rm The core is defined as which of the following?
When using medicine balls for their explosive power capabilities, high-velocity movements
willrequire
lighter ball,generally less than 10% an individual's body weight The core stabilizers are made up of primarily whattype of muscle fiber?
The storage form of carbohydrates is called:
Which of the following is an example of a closed-chain exercise?
The reverse crunch is considered what type ofcore exercise?
A floor prone cobra is considered what type ofexercise?
Which of the following is NOT true regardingreactive training? a) Increases resting heart rate c) Increases firing frequency (rate coding) b) Increases rate of force production d) Increases motor unit recruitment - answer-a)Increases resting heart rate A rotation chest pass is considered what type ofexercise?
All of the following are true regarding reactivetraining, EXCEPT:
strength Whichplaneofmotionbisectsthebodyintoupperand lowerhalves,allowingforrotationalmovement?
The three phases of plyometric training ,in order,are:
concentric. What is the target heart rate for a stage IIIcardiorespiratory training program?
What is defined as the science concerned with theinternal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces?
A Single-leg Squat Touchdown is what type ofexercise?
Which of the following is an accurate descriptionof front-side mechanics?
ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, hip extension, and neutral pelvis
dorsiflexion, kneeextension, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis
ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis
dorsiflexion,knee flexion, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis - answer-d) Proper alignment of the lead leg and pelvis during sprinting, which includes ankle dorsiflexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, and neutral pelvis An anatomical location referring to a positionabove a reference point is known as
Core-stabilization exercises should adhere towhich of the following tempos?
a) 4/1/2 c) 2/2/ b) 4/2/1 d) 1/0/1 - answer-b) 4/2/ All of the following are benefits of a cool-downEXCEPT:
the lowerextremities Physical Activity Guidelines recommends adultsshould accumulate 150 minutes of moderate- intensity aerobic activity every week or
minutes ofvigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week. Which of the following compounds are considered the CHIEF source of energy for all bodily functionsand muscular exertion?
Consumption of which of the following is associated with a lower incidence of heart disease, lower incidence of cancer, maintaining
good intestinal motility, and helps regulate thebody's absorption of glucose?
When performing the Squat Jump with Stabilization exercise, how long should a clienthold the landing position?
simply means creating a purposeful systemor plan to achieve a specific goal.
a) Program design Which of the following is an example of aperipheral heart action set?
Squat are the most fundamental components ofdesigning a training program that determine theamount of stress placed on the body and what adaptations the body will incur.
A rest interval of 20 - 30 seconds replenishes whatpercentage of ATP/CP stores? a) 10 b) 50 c)30 d)90 - answer-b) 50 The states that the body will particularlyadapt to the demands placed on it.
specificity Actin (thin) and myosin (thick) are the primary components of myofilaments that make which ofthe following?
Mabel is 75 years old. She exhibits upper cross syndrome and her arms fall forward during the overhead squat. What muscle is likely overactive?
What is the purpose of phase 1 of the OPT model?
What is an example of a "total body" exercise most appropriate for the starting phase of the OPTmodel?
press Which of the following is a strategy within afitness professionals' scope of practice that focuses on the ability to recognize and regulateone's behavior?
Which of the following is a collaborative person- centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthenmotivation for change?
Which of the following muscles work as a force couple to upwardly rotate the scapulae during amilitary press?
In the context of muscle actions, raising a dumbbell up against the direction of resistance is a(n)
A person's estimated maximal heart rate is foundby subtracting his or her age from the number a) 200 b) 220 c)210 d)230 - answer-b) 220 While observing a pulling assessment, a personaltrainer notices a client's shoulders elevating. Which of the following exercises is appropriate tostrengthen the client's underactive muscles?
Which of the following is characterized by flat feetand adducted and internally rotated knees?
A turn-key product is one that
Which of the following is a kinetic chaincheckpoint?
Which of the following indicates goalcommitment?
shares hisgoals with and reports his progress to others. Which of the following is a progression of the multiplanar jump with stabilization in the frontalplane?
plane jump with 90 degrees rotation before landing Which of the following is considered objectiveinformation?
a) Body composition testing Ancillary revenue can be gained through
Individuals who have shown a certain level of interest in personal training services are.
Which of the following is a common mistake madewhile performing prisoner squats?
b) Allowing the feet to turn out A client complains of pain in his shoulders while performing the triceps dips exercise. Which of thefollowing should a fitness professional suggest to the client to reduce the discomfort?
the range ofmotion In the context of behavior modification approaches, which of the following is a written statement that outlines the responsibilities of participants, their expected behaviors, and contingencies for changes in their behaviors?
The drawing-in maneuver is a maneuver used torecruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the in toward the spine.