NFPT PRACTICE EXAM (2) QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
What type of joint is the elbow considered? - CORRECT ANSWER - pivot and hinge joint
The type of joint that is found in both the elbow and knee is referred to as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hinge Joint
A one leg squat should focus mainly on activating and strengthening the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gluteus Maximus
This muscle fiber type contracts quickly (in short durations) and is associated with performance
in an activity like basketball. - CORRECT ANSWER - red fast twitch
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a synovial joint that occurs between the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Clavicle and the Sternum
All exercise programs should be based on - CORRECT ANSWER - Client Goals
The initial aerobic conditioning phase includes low level activity for 10-15 minutes at 60-70% of
MaxHR for approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 to 6 weeks
The majority of energy used during aerobic exercise comes from: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatty
Acids
Where are the Oblique muscles located? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sides of abdomen
A muscle tissue is specialized to produce tension solely by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contraction
, Performing in rep ranges, at various levels of intensity, is consistent with the _______________
principle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Overload training
Myosin binds to what protein to create a muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Actin
A muscle strength test is generally preformed in which repetition range? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4-6
Which of the following assessments tests for cardiorespiratory condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -
3 Minute Step Test
With a proper diet, what amount of calories from glucose can liver stores provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 300 - 400
What is the only form of energy muscles can use? - CORRECT ANSWER - ATP
What determines the energy source your body uses to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - Exercise
intensity and duration
A chemical compound stored in the muscles that aids in replenishing ATP after the initial stores
are exhausted is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Creatine Phosphate
The oxidative system is the main energy system during which type of activity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Half Marathon
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down fats? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lipase
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
What type of joint is the elbow considered? - CORRECT ANSWER - pivot and hinge joint
The type of joint that is found in both the elbow and knee is referred to as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hinge Joint
A one leg squat should focus mainly on activating and strengthening the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gluteus Maximus
This muscle fiber type contracts quickly (in short durations) and is associated with performance
in an activity like basketball. - CORRECT ANSWER - red fast twitch
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a synovial joint that occurs between the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Clavicle and the Sternum
All exercise programs should be based on - CORRECT ANSWER - Client Goals
The initial aerobic conditioning phase includes low level activity for 10-15 minutes at 60-70% of
MaxHR for approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 to 6 weeks
The majority of energy used during aerobic exercise comes from: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatty
Acids
Where are the Oblique muscles located? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sides of abdomen
A muscle tissue is specialized to produce tension solely by? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contraction
, Performing in rep ranges, at various levels of intensity, is consistent with the _______________
principle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Overload training
Myosin binds to what protein to create a muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER - Actin
A muscle strength test is generally preformed in which repetition range? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4-6
Which of the following assessments tests for cardiorespiratory condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -
3 Minute Step Test
With a proper diet, what amount of calories from glucose can liver stores provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 300 - 400
What is the only form of energy muscles can use? - CORRECT ANSWER - ATP
What determines the energy source your body uses to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - Exercise
intensity and duration
A chemical compound stored in the muscles that aids in replenishing ATP after the initial stores
are exhausted is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Creatine Phosphate
The oxidative system is the main energy system during which type of activity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Half Marathon
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down fats? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Lipase
