CSEP-CPT Theory Practice Questions
And Answers Already Graded A+
When using the %HRR formula it would be best to:
A. have a very accurate reading RHR
B. change the values for younger and very old clients
C. calculate max HR using a % of client's resting HRR
D. none of the above are correct - ✔️✔️A. have a very accurate reading for RHR
Using an elliptical trainer, it is estimated that an individual will expend approx. 8 kcal/min
while exercising. If an individual weighs 83 kg and exercises for 25 minutes 3 times /
week using the elliptical, how long would you approx. it to take for this individual to lose
2.3 kg?
A. 34 weeks
B. 19 weeks
C. 29 weeks
D. 26 weeks - ✔️✔️C. 29 weeks
To help determine your client's cardiovascular fitness you need to convert 3.6L/min to a
relative reading. The client's weight is 61 kg and she is 26 years old. What is the correct
answer?
A. 41 ml/kg/min
B. 59 ml/kg/min
C. 64 ml/kg/min
D. 32 ml/kg/min - ✔️✔️B. 59 ml/kg/min
Performing a bicep curl, a client stands erect and holds the barbell at waist level with
shoulder width underhand grip. Keeping elbows away from hips, he curls the barbell to
his chin, pauses briefly, and then slowly lowers to the starting position. An essential
correction that needs to be pointed out is the following:
A. barbell should intiially be held at chest level
B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
C. hands should be wider apart than shoulder width
D. an overhand grip should be used - ✔️✔️B. elbows should be kept as close to hips
as possible
A previously sedentary male client is interested in starting an aerobic training program.
Which of the following exercise intensities would be the most appropriate for the client
during the intial stage of his program?
A. 20-30% HRR for 20-30 min
B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
C. 75-84% HRR for 45-50 min
D. 65-75% HRR for 50-60 min - ✔️✔️B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
, What would FITT look like in the Improvement stage for the individual identified in the
previous question?
A. 2x / week for 45-60 min at 75-85% HRR
B. 3x/week for 15 min @ 50-60% max HR
C. 3x/week for 25-30 min @ 60-70% HRR
D. 6x/week for 15 min @ 70-80% HRR - ✔️✔️C. 3x/week for 25-30 min @ 60-70%
HRR
The 'Alternatives for Action' tool:
A. Asks clients to identify short-term and long-term goals
B. Designed to help pre-contemplative and contemplative stage clients
C. Asks clients to set email obtainable goals
D. Involves all of the above - ✔️✔️B. is desinged to help pre-contemplative and
contemplative stage clients
Adherence may be enhanced for a client in the early part of the Action stage of change
if the QEP:
A. increases the awareness of health benefits for client
B. supports the client to avoid relapse
C. adds variety to the client's program
D. sets a target date to start - ✔️✔️B. supports the client to avoid relapse
One source of error when taking blood pressure is:
A. the cuff is too wide
B. the arm is supported at heart level
C. the rate of deflation is equal to 2mmHg / second
D. the stethoscope is positioned over he brachial artery - ✔️✔️A. the cuff is too wide
Perfect sit-ups primarily work the:
A. iliopsoas
B. erectror spinae
C. rectus adominius
D. biceps femoris - ✔️✔️C. rectus abdominus
The first step in handling price objections is to:
A. have confidence and value your service
B. lower your price
C. avoid the discussion
D. invite comparisons among different personal fitness trainers - ✔️✔️a. have
confidence and value your service
Aerobic fitness Ax results from the One mile walk test:
Given Sue's BMI and WC and the BMI-WC scoring for adults 20-65 years below:
And Answers Already Graded A+
When using the %HRR formula it would be best to:
A. have a very accurate reading RHR
B. change the values for younger and very old clients
C. calculate max HR using a % of client's resting HRR
D. none of the above are correct - ✔️✔️A. have a very accurate reading for RHR
Using an elliptical trainer, it is estimated that an individual will expend approx. 8 kcal/min
while exercising. If an individual weighs 83 kg and exercises for 25 minutes 3 times /
week using the elliptical, how long would you approx. it to take for this individual to lose
2.3 kg?
A. 34 weeks
B. 19 weeks
C. 29 weeks
D. 26 weeks - ✔️✔️C. 29 weeks
To help determine your client's cardiovascular fitness you need to convert 3.6L/min to a
relative reading. The client's weight is 61 kg and she is 26 years old. What is the correct
answer?
A. 41 ml/kg/min
B. 59 ml/kg/min
C. 64 ml/kg/min
D. 32 ml/kg/min - ✔️✔️B. 59 ml/kg/min
Performing a bicep curl, a client stands erect and holds the barbell at waist level with
shoulder width underhand grip. Keeping elbows away from hips, he curls the barbell to
his chin, pauses briefly, and then slowly lowers to the starting position. An essential
correction that needs to be pointed out is the following:
A. barbell should intiially be held at chest level
B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
C. hands should be wider apart than shoulder width
D. an overhand grip should be used - ✔️✔️B. elbows should be kept as close to hips
as possible
A previously sedentary male client is interested in starting an aerobic training program.
Which of the following exercise intensities would be the most appropriate for the client
during the intial stage of his program?
A. 20-30% HRR for 20-30 min
B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
C. 75-84% HRR for 45-50 min
D. 65-75% HRR for 50-60 min - ✔️✔️B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
, What would FITT look like in the Improvement stage for the individual identified in the
previous question?
A. 2x / week for 45-60 min at 75-85% HRR
B. 3x/week for 15 min @ 50-60% max HR
C. 3x/week for 25-30 min @ 60-70% HRR
D. 6x/week for 15 min @ 70-80% HRR - ✔️✔️C. 3x/week for 25-30 min @ 60-70%
HRR
The 'Alternatives for Action' tool:
A. Asks clients to identify short-term and long-term goals
B. Designed to help pre-contemplative and contemplative stage clients
C. Asks clients to set email obtainable goals
D. Involves all of the above - ✔️✔️B. is desinged to help pre-contemplative and
contemplative stage clients
Adherence may be enhanced for a client in the early part of the Action stage of change
if the QEP:
A. increases the awareness of health benefits for client
B. supports the client to avoid relapse
C. adds variety to the client's program
D. sets a target date to start - ✔️✔️B. supports the client to avoid relapse
One source of error when taking blood pressure is:
A. the cuff is too wide
B. the arm is supported at heart level
C. the rate of deflation is equal to 2mmHg / second
D. the stethoscope is positioned over he brachial artery - ✔️✔️A. the cuff is too wide
Perfect sit-ups primarily work the:
A. iliopsoas
B. erectror spinae
C. rectus adominius
D. biceps femoris - ✔️✔️C. rectus abdominus
The first step in handling price objections is to:
A. have confidence and value your service
B. lower your price
C. avoid the discussion
D. invite comparisons among different personal fitness trainers - ✔️✔️a. have
confidence and value your service
Aerobic fitness Ax results from the One mile walk test:
Given Sue's BMI and WC and the BMI-WC scoring for adults 20-65 years below:
