NCEP CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the five components of fitness? - ....ANSWER ...-Nutrition,
flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training
What is a calorie? - ....ANSWER ...-unit of energy
Define active stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-ability to
move a bone around an axis using only internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-10
seconds with several repetitions
Define passive stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-ability to
move a bone around an axis with help from an external force: hamstring stretch
with trained professional
Define static stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-not
continually moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds
Define ballistic stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-in constant
motion: body weight squats
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, What is blood pressure? High blood pressure? - ....ANSWER ...-amount of
pressure placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and filling
(diastolic) phases; high = 140/90 mmHg
What is the formula for training heart rate? - ....ANSWER ...-(220-age) x %
max heart rate
Define endurance. - ....ANSWER ...-sub-maximal force repeated over time
Define strength. - ....ANSWER ...-maximal force produced in a specific
environment
Define power. - ....ANSWER ...-work/time
What is your core? - ....ANSWER ...-the stabilization of your spine and
transfer of a load efficiently throughout the body
List 5 cardiac risk factors. - ....ANSWER ...-Age: men over 45 and women
over 55
Diabetes: counts as known disease
Cholesterol level: 200 or greater
Smoking
Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the five components of fitness? - ....ANSWER ...-Nutrition,
flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training
What is a calorie? - ....ANSWER ...-unit of energy
Define active stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-ability to
move a bone around an axis using only internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-10
seconds with several repetitions
Define passive stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-ability to
move a bone around an axis with help from an external force: hamstring stretch
with trained professional
Define static stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-not
continually moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds
Define ballistic stretching and give an example - ....ANSWER ...-in constant
motion: body weight squats
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, What is blood pressure? High blood pressure? - ....ANSWER ...-amount of
pressure placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and filling
(diastolic) phases; high = 140/90 mmHg
What is the formula for training heart rate? - ....ANSWER ...-(220-age) x %
max heart rate
Define endurance. - ....ANSWER ...-sub-maximal force repeated over time
Define strength. - ....ANSWER ...-maximal force produced in a specific
environment
Define power. - ....ANSWER ...-work/time
What is your core? - ....ANSWER ...-the stabilization of your spine and
transfer of a load efficiently throughout the body
List 5 cardiac risk factors. - ....ANSWER ...-Age: men over 45 and women
over 55
Diabetes: counts as known disease
Cholesterol level: 200 or greater
Smoking
Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease
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