NFPT Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as amarathon, would be which of
the following?Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitchWhite slow twitch
Answer: Red Slow Twitch
Q2
Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy?Strength training
Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise
Answer: Aging process
Q3
Where are the Rhomboid muscles located?Deep, beneath TrapsDeep, beneath Biceps Femoris
Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques
Answer: Deep, beneath Traps
Q4
The sheath of connective, fibrous and elastic tissue that surrounds an entire muscle group is
called the: EndomysiumMyocyte Perimysium Epimysium
Answer: Epimysium
Q5
Which is the MOST beneficial before starting any exercise?
Answer: dynamic stretching
Q6
The Karvonen Formula is used to find which of the following:
Answer: Exercise heart rate
Q7
The karvonen formula is used to find which of the following
Answer: Exercise heart rate
, Q8
This protects against too much contractile force , shutting down dangerous contraction
Answer: Golgi tendon
Q9
Which muscle is associated with core stability ?
Answer: Psoas
Q10
Training in the rep range of 20-25using pushing , pulling and squatting exercises is suggested
for :
Answer: Muscular endurance
Q11
Basal metabolic rate (bmr) provides information needed to determine
Answer: The proper caloric intake for your clients goals
Q12
For the beginner client, whoseprimary goal is fat loss, the trainer should design an exercise
programthat includes which of the following
Answer: High rep range weight training and low intensity aerobic training
Q13
What is the optimal amount of time to hold a static stretch ?
Answer: 30 seconds
Q14
What is the anatomical position of the pectoralis major in relation to the pectoralis minor?
Answer: Superficial
Q1
The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as amarathon, would be which of
the following?Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitchWhite slow twitch
Answer: Red Slow Twitch
Q2
Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy?Strength training
Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise
Answer: Aging process
Q3
Where are the Rhomboid muscles located?Deep, beneath TrapsDeep, beneath Biceps Femoris
Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques
Answer: Deep, beneath Traps
Q4
The sheath of connective, fibrous and elastic tissue that surrounds an entire muscle group is
called the: EndomysiumMyocyte Perimysium Epimysium
Answer: Epimysium
Q5
Which is the MOST beneficial before starting any exercise?
Answer: dynamic stretching
Q6
The Karvonen Formula is used to find which of the following:
Answer: Exercise heart rate
Q7
The karvonen formula is used to find which of the following
Answer: Exercise heart rate
, Q8
This protects against too much contractile force , shutting down dangerous contraction
Answer: Golgi tendon
Q9
Which muscle is associated with core stability ?
Answer: Psoas
Q10
Training in the rep range of 20-25using pushing , pulling and squatting exercises is suggested
for :
Answer: Muscular endurance
Q11
Basal metabolic rate (bmr) provides information needed to determine
Answer: The proper caloric intake for your clients goals
Q12
For the beginner client, whoseprimary goal is fat loss, the trainer should design an exercise
programthat includes which of the following
Answer: High rep range weight training and low intensity aerobic training
Q13
What is the optimal amount of time to hold a static stretch ?
Answer: 30 seconds
Q14
What is the anatomical position of the pectoralis major in relation to the pectoralis minor?
Answer: Superficial
