NASM CPT Final Exam questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Medial
- correct answer the midline of the body
distal
- correct answer further away from the midline of the body
proximal
- correct answer closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral
- correct answer on the same side of the body
contralateral
- correct answer on the opposite side of the body
inferior
- correct answer below the midline
superior
- correct answer above the midline
anterior
- correct answer front of the body
posterior
- correct answer back of the body
,Golgi Tendon Organs
- correct answer Senses Muscle Tension
Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
Structure of the heart
- correct answer Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means
of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in front) to the spine and
posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Atrium
- correct answer Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and forces it into
ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
ventricles
- correct answer Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding atrium and
forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic
- correct answer pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood test
systolic
- correct answer top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure ranges
- correct answer 120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
Davis Law
- correct answer soft tissue models along the lines of stress
Sliding Filament theory
- correct answer a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer together 2. the Z lines
converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament and asynchronously pulling
(power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting in shortening of the muscle fiber.
,saggital plane of motion
- correct answer split the body to left and right sides
frontal
- correct answer split the body front and back halfs
transverse
- correct answer split the body the top and bottom halves
exercises in the saggital plane of motion
- correct answer bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg extensions and leg curls target your
quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion
- correct answer side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion
- correct answer rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball rotation chest pass
Hydrogen concepts for water and sports drinks
- correct answer consume 3L of water a day. That's 13 cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60
minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound of body weight lost after exercise.
best ways to achieve weight loss through nutritional concepts
- correct answer Small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple sugars.
, Limit alcohol.
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of caloric values and
serving sizes.
Recommended macronutrient percentages
- correct answer Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
best time to consume macronutrients during activity
- correct answer 6 and 10g/kg/day of carbs is recommended. 45 to 65% of total caloric intake. Complex
carbs constitute majority of calories.
Before exercise consume high carb meal 2 to 4 hours. Glycogen stores are lowered by as much as 80% in
the mornings.
Endurance athletes consume between 30 and 60g of carbs every hour to maintain blood glucose levels.
calories per gram in each macronutrient
- correct answer carbs- 4 calories/gram
fats- 9 calories/gram
protein- 4 calories/gram
what should you eat 2 hours before a workout to ensure you have enough glycogen stored
- correct answer a baked potato
• Energy pathways and when they are utilized in exercise (e.g., which ones
are most likely being used during a 40-yard sprint vs. a 90-minute
endurance race?).
- correct answer a 90 minute endurance- aerobic metabolism
a 40 yd sprint: ATP phosphocreatine
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Medial
- correct answer the midline of the body
distal
- correct answer further away from the midline of the body
proximal
- correct answer closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral
- correct answer on the same side of the body
contralateral
- correct answer on the opposite side of the body
inferior
- correct answer below the midline
superior
- correct answer above the midline
anterior
- correct answer front of the body
posterior
- correct answer back of the body
,Golgi Tendon Organs
- correct answer Senses Muscle Tension
Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
Structure of the heart
- correct answer Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means
of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in front) to the spine and
posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Atrium
- correct answer Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and forces it into
ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
ventricles
- correct answer Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding atrium and
forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic
- correct answer pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood test
systolic
- correct answer top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure ranges
- correct answer 120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic
Davis Law
- correct answer soft tissue models along the lines of stress
Sliding Filament theory
- correct answer a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer together 2. the Z lines
converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament and asynchronously pulling
(power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting in shortening of the muscle fiber.
,saggital plane of motion
- correct answer split the body to left and right sides
frontal
- correct answer split the body front and back halfs
transverse
- correct answer split the body the top and bottom halves
exercises in the saggital plane of motion
- correct answer bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg extensions and leg curls target your
quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion
- correct answer side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion
- correct answer rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball rotation chest pass
Hydrogen concepts for water and sports drinks
- correct answer consume 3L of water a day. That's 13 cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60
minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound of body weight lost after exercise.
best ways to achieve weight loss through nutritional concepts
- correct answer Small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple sugars.
, Limit alcohol.
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of caloric values and
serving sizes.
Recommended macronutrient percentages
- correct answer Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
best time to consume macronutrients during activity
- correct answer 6 and 10g/kg/day of carbs is recommended. 45 to 65% of total caloric intake. Complex
carbs constitute majority of calories.
Before exercise consume high carb meal 2 to 4 hours. Glycogen stores are lowered by as much as 80% in
the mornings.
Endurance athletes consume between 30 and 60g of carbs every hour to maintain blood glucose levels.
calories per gram in each macronutrient
- correct answer carbs- 4 calories/gram
fats- 9 calories/gram
protein- 4 calories/gram
what should you eat 2 hours before a workout to ensure you have enough glycogen stored
- correct answer a baked potato
• Energy pathways and when they are utilized in exercise (e.g., which ones
are most likely being used during a 40-yard sprint vs. a 90-minute
endurance race?).
- correct answer a 90 minute endurance- aerobic metabolism
a 40 yd sprint: ATP phosphocreatine
