NFPT PRACTICE TEST #1-50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as a marathon, would be which of the following? Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitch White slow twitch Red Slow Twitch Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Strength training Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise Aging process Brainpower Read More Where are the Rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath Traps Deep, beneath Biceps Femoris Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques Deep, beneath Traps Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group? Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Biceps/Rhomboids Hamstrings/Teres Minor Quadriceps/Obliques Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the size and strength client? Isolation Plyometric Compound Isokinetic Compound Which of the following is NOT measured in a skinfold test? Abs Triceps Glutes Quads Glutes Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight Moving light weight Moderate jogging Static stretching Moving heavy weight What is a primary goal when training an older adult? improving activities of daily living decreasing body fat percentage improving their one rep max strength removing all range of motion limitations improving activities of daily living When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following types of exercise? all water exercise activities seated position exercises walking for more than one mile exercises in both the prone and supine positions exercises in both the prone and supine positions What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 10-15% 20-40% 60-70% 80-95% 60-70% Which of the following test would be used to assess muscular endurance? Plank test Squat test 1RM Crunch test Squat test When performing a squat, what movement of the hip is occurring? Flexion Extension Elevation Adduction Extension Neuromuscular failure is most common in which type of training? Ballistic Stretching Aerobic Bodybuilding Ballistic What is the name of the receptor within skeletal muscle that is sensitive to changes in muscle length. Golgi tendon organ Muscle fascia Neurotransmitter Muscle spindle Muscle spindle Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic fitness assessment test for new clients? Sit and Reach Test Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test Push-up Test 3 Minute Step Test Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should affect as much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, perform 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these 3 suggested movements: Pushing, Lunging, Bending Pushing, Pulling, Squatting Pulling, Pushing, Punching Lunging, Squatting, Bending Pushing, Pulling, Squatting A trainer notices that their beginning client has performed poorly on various diagnostic tests relating to balance and coordination. Which of the following is the BEST choice for the trainer to implement based solely on this information? Isotonic Conditioning Cardiovascular Conditioning Plyometric Conditioning Core Conditioning Core Conditioning A trainer decides to implement mostly compound movements into a client's program. Which of the following exercises is NOT a compound movement? Dumbbell Bench Press Seated Dumbbell Curls Barbell Squats Overhead Press Seated Dumbbell Curls A weight-loss client expresses to her trainer that she would rather not perform resistance training exercises, in order to prevent herself from "bulking up". Which if the following is the BEST way for the trainer to address this situation? Express the importance of resistance training as it pertains to individuals wishing to lose weight Structure a routine utilizing only cardiovascular exercise Suggest the client consume high-protein drinks to compensate for the absence of resistance training Do resistance exercises anyway without tell them that it's resistance exercise, they probably won't know the difference Express the importance of resistance training as it pertains to individuals wishing to lose weight A trainer begins working with a slender 18 year old male client seeking to gain muscle mass. The client informs the trainer that he would like to gain 30 pounds of muscle in the first five weeks of training. Which of the following is the MOST proper response from the trainer in this situation? Inform the client that his goal will require heavy resistance training six days per week Suggest increasing the client's daily intake to 4,000 calories Suggest the use of testosterone-boosting supplements Inform the client that it will likely take four to six months of training to reach this kind of goal Inform the client that it will likely take four to six months of training to reach this kind of goal