NSCA CPT Exam UPDATED Questions
with CORRECT Answers
Role of the Personal Trainer - CORRECT ANSWER - Health/fitness professionals who,
using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their
health and fitness needs.
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER - They design safe and effective exercise
programs, provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals , and
respond appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of expertise, they
refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate.
Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
YMCA Bench Press
12-minute run/walk - CORRECT ANSWER - YMCA Bench Press
Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 Max?
1 mile run
3 minute step test
12 minute walk/run - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 minute walk/run
, When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client/ - CORRECT
ANSWER - During completion of the health appraisal process
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify if the client
needs to obtain medical clearance
A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to
have medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2 Max) aerobic exercise
program?
HDL level of 30 mg/dL and 43 y.o.
43 years old and father had a heart attack at 52
father had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER - Father
had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL
Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?
obesity
Hypoglycemia
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER - Amenorrhea
Which of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining a clients relative upper
body strength?
1RM shoulder press
maximum rep. push-ups
with CORRECT Answers
Role of the Personal Trainer - CORRECT ANSWER - Health/fitness professionals who,
using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their
health and fitness needs.
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER - They design safe and effective exercise
programs, provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals , and
respond appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of expertise, they
refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate.
Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
YMCA Bench Press
12-minute run/walk - CORRECT ANSWER - YMCA Bench Press
Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 Max?
1 mile run
3 minute step test
12 minute walk/run - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 minute walk/run
, When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client/ - CORRECT
ANSWER - During completion of the health appraisal process
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify if the client
needs to obtain medical clearance
A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the client to
have medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2 Max) aerobic exercise
program?
HDL level of 30 mg/dL and 43 y.o.
43 years old and father had a heart attack at 52
father had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER - Father
had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL
Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?
obesity
Hypoglycemia
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER - Amenorrhea
Which of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining a clients relative upper
body strength?
1RM shoulder press
maximum rep. push-ups
