NSCA Practice Exam 1 Questions Questions
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Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation?
- 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- 6 lb (2.7 kg)
- 8 lb (3.6 kg) 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Which of the following is an open kinetic chain exercise?
- seated calf raise
- stationary lunge
- leg (knee) curl leg (knee) curl
Which of the following describes all motor units?
- contain the same type of muscle fibers
- contain about the same number of muscle fibers
- contain the same size of motor neurons contain the same type of muscle fibers
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A client states that her primary goal is to lose weight. The personal trainer suspects she may be
underweight. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the personal trainer?
- refer the client to a physician
- refer the client to another personal trainer
- explain that she has an eating disorder refer the client to a physician
Which of the following muscles is eccentrically involved during the downward movement phase of the
bent-over row exercise?
- triceps brachii
- pectoralis major
- latissimus dorsi latissimus dorsi
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client?
- during completion of the health appraisal process
- during review of the fitness evaluation results
- during the initial interview with the client during completion of the health appraisal process
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Which of the following is an assessment of local muscular endurance?
- number of sit-ups in 60 seconds
- 300-yard (274-m) shuttle run
- 12-minute run/walk number of sit-ups in 60 seconds
Which of the following is a common skinfold assessment site to use for a male client?
- suprailiac
- triceps
- thigh thigh
A client describes a recent training session she had with her running group to her personal trainer. The
group ran in a single file line below race pace and at random points in time, the person at the end of the
line would sprint to the front. The group repeated this activity for 10 miles (16 km). What type of training
is this?
- long slow distance
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- fartlek
- repetition fartlek
A client is currently performing the exercises as listed below. The personal trainer wants to organize the
session using a "push-pull" program design. Which of the following would be the most appropriate order?
Romanian deadlift Bench press Lateral raise Back Squat Dumbbell one-arm row
- Romanian deadlift, bench press, back squat, dumbbell one-arm row, shoulder press
- bench press, dumbbell one-arm row, back squat, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press
- back squat, dumbbell one-arm row, bench press, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press back squat,
dumbbell one-arm row, bench press, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press
A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg, she is a
habitual smoker and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for the personal
trainer to take?
- explain to the client that she is at a high risk for heart disease
- recommend that the client makes
- appropriate lifestyle changes
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Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation?
- 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- 6 lb (2.7 kg)
- 8 lb (3.6 kg) 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Which of the following is an open kinetic chain exercise?
- seated calf raise
- stationary lunge
- leg (knee) curl leg (knee) curl
Which of the following describes all motor units?
- contain the same type of muscle fibers
- contain about the same number of muscle fibers
- contain the same size of motor neurons contain the same type of muscle fibers
, NSCA Practice Exam 1 Questions Questions
And Answers
A client states that her primary goal is to lose weight. The personal trainer suspects she may be
underweight. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the personal trainer?
- refer the client to a physician
- refer the client to another personal trainer
- explain that she has an eating disorder refer the client to a physician
Which of the following muscles is eccentrically involved during the downward movement phase of the
bent-over row exercise?
- triceps brachii
- pectoralis major
- latissimus dorsi latissimus dorsi
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client?
- during completion of the health appraisal process
- during review of the fitness evaluation results
- during the initial interview with the client during completion of the health appraisal process
, NSCA Practice Exam 1 Questions Questions
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Which of the following is an assessment of local muscular endurance?
- number of sit-ups in 60 seconds
- 300-yard (274-m) shuttle run
- 12-minute run/walk number of sit-ups in 60 seconds
Which of the following is a common skinfold assessment site to use for a male client?
- suprailiac
- triceps
- thigh thigh
A client describes a recent training session she had with her running group to her personal trainer. The
group ran in a single file line below race pace and at random points in time, the person at the end of the
line would sprint to the front. The group repeated this activity for 10 miles (16 km). What type of training
is this?
- long slow distance
, NSCA Practice Exam 1 Questions Questions
And Answers
- fartlek
- repetition fartlek
A client is currently performing the exercises as listed below. The personal trainer wants to organize the
session using a "push-pull" program design. Which of the following would be the most appropriate order?
Romanian deadlift Bench press Lateral raise Back Squat Dumbbell one-arm row
- Romanian deadlift, bench press, back squat, dumbbell one-arm row, shoulder press
- bench press, dumbbell one-arm row, back squat, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press
- back squat, dumbbell one-arm row, bench press, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press back squat,
dumbbell one-arm row, bench press, Romanian deadlift, shoulder press
A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg, she is a
habitual smoker and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for the personal
trainer to take?
- explain to the client that she is at a high risk for heart disease
- recommend that the client makes
- appropriate lifestyle changes
