CATA Certification Exam Prep Test Bank
2025-2026 with Questions and Correct
Answers | Certified Athletic Therapist
(CAT(c)) Exam Practice Test Bank (Latest)
List the 10 principles of conditioning: - ANSWER-Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
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,What does the acronym SAID stand for? - ANSWER-Specific adaptation to
imposed demands
Describe the SAID Principle: - ANSWER-As the body is subjected to
stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over time to
overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve
flexibility? - ANSWER-6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-It should include
exercises that address all major muscle groups
What is used to evaluate whether an individual can safely participate in sport?
- ANSWER-Pre-participation examination (PPE)
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,What are the components of a pre-participation examination? - ANSWER-
Medical history, physical examination, physical fitness profile
What components are included in the physical examination of a PPE? -
ANSWER-Vitals, general medical conditions, cardiovascular, pulmonary, MSK,
neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, dermatological systems
What components are part of a physical fitness assessment? - ANSWER-Body
composition, maturation, flexibility, strength, power, speed, agility, balance,
reaction time, cardiovascular endurance
True or false: Making sure not to employ a terminated or suspended Member
of CATA is considered a responsibility to the profession - ANSWER-True
True or false: It is part of the code of ethics of an athletic therapist to become
aware of banned substances for athletes under their care and encourage
compliance - ANSWER-True
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, An arrangement between a CATA member and another party that could
influence or interfere with the professional expertise or judgement of that
member is called a - ANSWER-Conflict of interest
True or false: Receiving payment for referring a client to another healthcare
professional is only acceptable if the other healthcare professional is not an
athletic therapist - ANSWER-False
Fulfilling continuing education requirements is a responsibility to the
_______________, while disclosing fees prior to providing services is a
responsibility to the ____________________ - ANSWER-Profession, client
Athletic therapy draws on which of the following disciplines?
I Exercise
II Medicine
III Physical Therapy
IV Chiropractic
V Physical Education
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2025-2026 with Questions and Correct
Answers | Certified Athletic Therapist
(CAT(c)) Exam Practice Test Bank (Latest)
List the 10 principles of conditioning: - ANSWER-Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
1|Page
,What does the acronym SAID stand for? - ANSWER-Specific adaptation to
imposed demands
Describe the SAID Principle: - ANSWER-As the body is subjected to
stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over time to
overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve
flexibility? - ANSWER-6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-It should include
exercises that address all major muscle groups
What is used to evaluate whether an individual can safely participate in sport?
- ANSWER-Pre-participation examination (PPE)
2|Page
,What are the components of a pre-participation examination? - ANSWER-
Medical history, physical examination, physical fitness profile
What components are included in the physical examination of a PPE? -
ANSWER-Vitals, general medical conditions, cardiovascular, pulmonary, MSK,
neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, dermatological systems
What components are part of a physical fitness assessment? - ANSWER-Body
composition, maturation, flexibility, strength, power, speed, agility, balance,
reaction time, cardiovascular endurance
True or false: Making sure not to employ a terminated or suspended Member
of CATA is considered a responsibility to the profession - ANSWER-True
True or false: It is part of the code of ethics of an athletic therapist to become
aware of banned substances for athletes under their care and encourage
compliance - ANSWER-True
3|Page
, An arrangement between a CATA member and another party that could
influence or interfere with the professional expertise or judgement of that
member is called a - ANSWER-Conflict of interest
True or false: Receiving payment for referring a client to another healthcare
professional is only acceptable if the other healthcare professional is not an
athletic therapist - ANSWER-False
Fulfilling continuing education requirements is a responsibility to the
_______________, while disclosing fees prior to providing services is a
responsibility to the ____________________ - ANSWER-Profession, client
Athletic therapy draws on which of the following disciplines?
I Exercise
II Medicine
III Physical Therapy
IV Chiropractic
V Physical Education
4|Page
