NASM CPT EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which statement best describes the neurophysiological effect that occurs from myofascial
rolling? - ANS The direct roller compression may create tissue relaxation and pain reduction
in tissues by stimulating nerve receptors.
You have a client seeking weight loss. What is the most appropriate amount of rest
recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise? - ANS 15 to 60 seconds
What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD? - ANS Leg pain
Stage 3 balance exercise should include what types of motion? - ANS Hopping motions with a
single-leg stance landing
What is the superior boundary of the core? - ANS Diaphragm
What is a safe flexibility modification that you can recommend to a client who has varicose
veins? - ANS Gentle static stretching
Which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out? - ANS Gastrocnemius and
soleus
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon which of the following? -
ANS Rapid amortization phase
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,What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization - ANS Squat jump with
stabilization
Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body? - ANS Left
ventricle
Proper abdominal crunches on a stability ball allows for: - ANS Increased spinal extension
due to the curvature of the ball
Which type of joint includes the sutures of the skull? - ANS Nonsynovial
What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and
pliable? - ANS Arteriosclerosis
What differentiates change of direction from agility? - ANS Reaction to a signal
Which term describes the movement of bones, such as flexion and extension? -
ANS Osteokinematics
In what plane of movement do shoulder horizontal adduction and abduction occur? -
ANS Transverse
What is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)? - ANS The point at which the body switches to
using carbohydrates to provide at least half the fuel for exercise
What are the two primary actions of the muscle spindle? - ANS Sense the change in muscle
length and the speed of length change
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, Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility? - ANS Lower
extremity functional test (LEFT)
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise? -
ANS Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
What types of foods contain carbohydrates? - ANS Plant foods and dairy
What is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently
healthy? - ANS 4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and
agility ladder drills
What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for fat in the diet? - ANS 20
to 35% of total calories
What are two medical precautions for self-myofascial techniques? - ANS Joint hypermobility
and scoliosis
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome? -
ANS Hip flexors and lumbar extensors
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise? - ANS Thumbs
pointing up
Which of the following is considered the gold standard measurement for cardiorespiratory
fitness? - ANS VO2max
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - ANS Metabolic adaptations and changes in energy
expenditure due to changes in energy intake
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ANSWERS
Which statement best describes the neurophysiological effect that occurs from myofascial
rolling? - ANS The direct roller compression may create tissue relaxation and pain reduction
in tissues by stimulating nerve receptors.
You have a client seeking weight loss. What is the most appropriate amount of rest
recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise? - ANS 15 to 60 seconds
What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD? - ANS Leg pain
Stage 3 balance exercise should include what types of motion? - ANS Hopping motions with a
single-leg stance landing
What is the superior boundary of the core? - ANS Diaphragm
What is a safe flexibility modification that you can recommend to a client who has varicose
veins? - ANS Gentle static stretching
Which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out? - ANS Gastrocnemius and
soleus
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon which of the following? -
ANS Rapid amortization phase
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,What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization - ANS Squat jump with
stabilization
Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body? - ANS Left
ventricle
Proper abdominal crunches on a stability ball allows for: - ANS Increased spinal extension
due to the curvature of the ball
Which type of joint includes the sutures of the skull? - ANS Nonsynovial
What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and
pliable? - ANS Arteriosclerosis
What differentiates change of direction from agility? - ANS Reaction to a signal
Which term describes the movement of bones, such as flexion and extension? -
ANS Osteokinematics
In what plane of movement do shoulder horizontal adduction and abduction occur? -
ANS Transverse
What is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)? - ANS The point at which the body switches to
using carbohydrates to provide at least half the fuel for exercise
What are the two primary actions of the muscle spindle? - ANS Sense the change in muscle
length and the speed of length change
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, Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility? - ANS Lower
extremity functional test (LEFT)
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise? -
ANS Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
What types of foods contain carbohydrates? - ANS Plant foods and dairy
What is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently
healthy? - ANS 4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and
agility ladder drills
What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for fat in the diet? - ANS 20
to 35% of total calories
What are two medical precautions for self-myofascial techniques? - ANS Joint hypermobility
and scoliosis
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome? -
ANS Hip flexors and lumbar extensors
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise? - ANS Thumbs
pointing up
Which of the following is considered the gold standard measurement for cardiorespiratory
fitness? - ANS VO2max
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - ANS Metabolic adaptations and changes in energy
expenditure due to changes in energy intake
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