Action CPT Exam Questions &
Answers
Describe the different types of muscle contraction. - ANSWERSConcentric- shorten muscle (curl)
Eccentric- lengthen muscle (lowering curl)
Isometric- force, but no muscle change (plank)
What are the (3) kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break
from training or is training too hard? Give at least one example of each. - ANSWERSLife signs-
Loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems.
Training signs- Deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that lasts throughout the
day, loss of motivation.
Health signs- Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea,
head colds.
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - ANSWERSGeneral
history- Occupation (daily work routine, working conditions, and routine work activites ie sitting
at a desk), Lifestyle (hobbies, likes and dislikes, opportunities for small fitness changes, diet and
alcohol consumption, smoking, ect)
Medical history- Injuries and surgeries, Diseases and Medical conditions (including arthritis,
diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain), Medications (prescription, over-the-counter, and
natural/herbal remedies)
Physical Assessment before training to begin
, Define periodization and list at least (3) ways to accomplish periodization in the training
program. - ANSWERSPeriodization is the use of progressive cycles (varying in volume and
intensity) in resistance training to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up,
and increase effectiveness of the training program.
Ways to Vary in volume and intensity-
*Change the choice of exercises
*Vary in the order of exercises
*Adjusting resistance or load
*Adjusting the number of sets of an exercise
*Changing he number of exercises for a specific muscle group
*Altering joint angles and positioning
*Change exercises from primary to assisted exercise and vice versa
*Change exercises to working multiple joints to single joints and vice versa
*Changing the repetition or range
*Changing the type of muscle contraction
*Adjusting speed of movement
*Adjusting rest periods between sets
*Adjusting nutrition
Name and describe the different types of flexibility. - ANSWERSThere are 3 types of flexibility:
corrective, active, and functional.
Corrective- First part of flexibility continuum, designed to correct muscle imbalances and
improve joint ailments, involves static stretching (stretching the antagonit muscle and holding
the position)
Answers
Describe the different types of muscle contraction. - ANSWERSConcentric- shorten muscle (curl)
Eccentric- lengthen muscle (lowering curl)
Isometric- force, but no muscle change (plank)
What are the (3) kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the individual needs a break
from training or is training too hard? Give at least one example of each. - ANSWERSLife signs-
Loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping problems.
Training signs- Deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout that lasts throughout the
day, loss of motivation.
Health signs- Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure, loss of appetite or nausea,
head colds.
What information should be included in the initial client assessment? - ANSWERSGeneral
history- Occupation (daily work routine, working conditions, and routine work activites ie sitting
at a desk), Lifestyle (hobbies, likes and dislikes, opportunities for small fitness changes, diet and
alcohol consumption, smoking, ect)
Medical history- Injuries and surgeries, Diseases and Medical conditions (including arthritis,
diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain), Medications (prescription, over-the-counter, and
natural/herbal remedies)
Physical Assessment before training to begin
, Define periodization and list at least (3) ways to accomplish periodization in the training
program. - ANSWERSPeriodization is the use of progressive cycles (varying in volume and
intensity) in resistance training to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up,
and increase effectiveness of the training program.
Ways to Vary in volume and intensity-
*Change the choice of exercises
*Vary in the order of exercises
*Adjusting resistance or load
*Adjusting the number of sets of an exercise
*Changing he number of exercises for a specific muscle group
*Altering joint angles and positioning
*Change exercises from primary to assisted exercise and vice versa
*Change exercises to working multiple joints to single joints and vice versa
*Changing the repetition or range
*Changing the type of muscle contraction
*Adjusting speed of movement
*Adjusting rest periods between sets
*Adjusting nutrition
Name and describe the different types of flexibility. - ANSWERSThere are 3 types of flexibility:
corrective, active, and functional.
Corrective- First part of flexibility continuum, designed to correct muscle imbalances and
improve joint ailments, involves static stretching (stretching the antagonit muscle and holding
the position)
