NSCA-CPT Practice Quizzes and Test / 2. Program Planning ||
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Which of the follwoing primarily dictates the degree to which an energy system contributes to
the needed production of ATP correct answers intensity
Which of the following best describes sarcopenia? correct answers an age-related loss of fast-
twitch muscle fibers
A client exercises 3 time per week for 30 min @ 70 - 85% of HRmax. Which of the following is
most likely to occur within the first 6 months? correct answers increased red blood cell volume
Which of the following is a short-term behavioral goal? correct answers increase weight training
sessions to 3x per week
Which of the following guidelines are appropriate for a personal trainer to follow when training a
pregnant client? correct answers avoid exercises while lying on the back after first trimester
After the first 4 weeks of resistance training program, a previously sedentary client experiences a
15 lb (7 kg) increase in her 1RM bench press and a 25 lb (11.5 kg) increase to her 1RM leg
press. Which of the following is primarily responsible? correct answers increased motor unit
recruitment
At what point does the rate of lactate production by the muscles exceed the rate of clearance?
correct answers lactate threshold
A client's excessive posterior pelvic tilt has been linked to their lower back pain. A stretching
program should focus on which of the following musculature? correct answers hamstrings
What adaptation occurs during the first 8 - 10 weeks of resistance training resulting in a
regulation of the amount of force produced? correct answers ?
A certified PT is starting a strength and conditioning program for a group of youth athletes aged
10 - 11 years old. Which of the following would be the most appropriate training load and
volume at the beginning of the program? correct answers light to moderate weight for 1 - 2 sets *
8 - 12 reps
Which of the following exercises is the most appropriate to include for a client beginning a
plyometric program for the first time? correct answers jump to box
Which of the following drills should be best for improving stride frequency correct answers ?
What motivational technique is practiced when a client states, "I enjoy doing squats"? correct
answers ?
, A 65-year-old male would like to begin a resistance training program. Which of the following
rep ranges and intensities would be the most appropriate? correct answers 10 - 15 * 60% - 75%
of 1RM
A potential client has not participated in physical activity for several years but would like ot
improve their health by increasing their physical activity. Which of the following would best
describe their stage of readiness for exercise participation? correct answers Contemplation
A 22-year-old female runs ont eh treadmill for 60 min 3 days/wk. Once her warm-up is
complete, she alternates working near a 5 min mile pace for 5 min, then a 5 min recovery period
of a 10 min mile. What is the best term to describe this type of training? correct answers interval
An individual has been working with a PT 3 days/wk for over a year. Their current goal is to
improve their strength on the trap bar deadlift. Which of the following trianing loads and
volumes would be the most appropriate? correct answers 3 x 6 reps @85% of 1rm
A PT offers free sessions to a client who achieves her goals within a predetermined time period.
Which of the following best describes this motivational technique? correct answers positive
reinforcement
Which of the following is the correct order of energy systems relative to running at steady state
for 20 min, playing basketball, and 4 sets of 400 meter sprints? correct answers oxidative,
phosphagen, glycolytic
Which type of landing surface would result in an extended amoritization phase during plyometric
training? correct answers exercise mat
the use of RPE is an indication of which of the following while training? correct answers
psychological and physiological effort
Which of the following physiological adaptations is most likely to occur in response to an
aerobic endurance training program? correct answers enhanced ventricular hypertrophy
(stronger heart)
A muscle's ability to sustain max force production without undue fatigue is primarily dependent
on which of the folllowing factors? correct answers ability to replenish ATP
When developing a program to increase ROM, what factor typically has a positive influce on
ROM of all joints? correct answers temperature
which of the following is the recommended sprinting distance when performing the uphill sprint?
correct answers 33 - 55 yds (30.2 - 50.3 m)
An acute bout of resistance training will result in a decreased concentration of which of the
following? correct answers muscle glycogen
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Which of the follwoing primarily dictates the degree to which an energy system contributes to
the needed production of ATP correct answers intensity
Which of the following best describes sarcopenia? correct answers an age-related loss of fast-
twitch muscle fibers
A client exercises 3 time per week for 30 min @ 70 - 85% of HRmax. Which of the following is
most likely to occur within the first 6 months? correct answers increased red blood cell volume
Which of the following is a short-term behavioral goal? correct answers increase weight training
sessions to 3x per week
Which of the following guidelines are appropriate for a personal trainer to follow when training a
pregnant client? correct answers avoid exercises while lying on the back after first trimester
After the first 4 weeks of resistance training program, a previously sedentary client experiences a
15 lb (7 kg) increase in her 1RM bench press and a 25 lb (11.5 kg) increase to her 1RM leg
press. Which of the following is primarily responsible? correct answers increased motor unit
recruitment
At what point does the rate of lactate production by the muscles exceed the rate of clearance?
correct answers lactate threshold
A client's excessive posterior pelvic tilt has been linked to their lower back pain. A stretching
program should focus on which of the following musculature? correct answers hamstrings
What adaptation occurs during the first 8 - 10 weeks of resistance training resulting in a
regulation of the amount of force produced? correct answers ?
A certified PT is starting a strength and conditioning program for a group of youth athletes aged
10 - 11 years old. Which of the following would be the most appropriate training load and
volume at the beginning of the program? correct answers light to moderate weight for 1 - 2 sets *
8 - 12 reps
Which of the following exercises is the most appropriate to include for a client beginning a
plyometric program for the first time? correct answers jump to box
Which of the following drills should be best for improving stride frequency correct answers ?
What motivational technique is practiced when a client states, "I enjoy doing squats"? correct
answers ?
, A 65-year-old male would like to begin a resistance training program. Which of the following
rep ranges and intensities would be the most appropriate? correct answers 10 - 15 * 60% - 75%
of 1RM
A potential client has not participated in physical activity for several years but would like ot
improve their health by increasing their physical activity. Which of the following would best
describe their stage of readiness for exercise participation? correct answers Contemplation
A 22-year-old female runs ont eh treadmill for 60 min 3 days/wk. Once her warm-up is
complete, she alternates working near a 5 min mile pace for 5 min, then a 5 min recovery period
of a 10 min mile. What is the best term to describe this type of training? correct answers interval
An individual has been working with a PT 3 days/wk for over a year. Their current goal is to
improve their strength on the trap bar deadlift. Which of the following trianing loads and
volumes would be the most appropriate? correct answers 3 x 6 reps @85% of 1rm
A PT offers free sessions to a client who achieves her goals within a predetermined time period.
Which of the following best describes this motivational technique? correct answers positive
reinforcement
Which of the following is the correct order of energy systems relative to running at steady state
for 20 min, playing basketball, and 4 sets of 400 meter sprints? correct answers oxidative,
phosphagen, glycolytic
Which type of landing surface would result in an extended amoritization phase during plyometric
training? correct answers exercise mat
the use of RPE is an indication of which of the following while training? correct answers
psychological and physiological effort
Which of the following physiological adaptations is most likely to occur in response to an
aerobic endurance training program? correct answers enhanced ventricular hypertrophy
(stronger heart)
A muscle's ability to sustain max force production without undue fatigue is primarily dependent
on which of the folllowing factors? correct answers ability to replenish ATP
When developing a program to increase ROM, what factor typically has a positive influce on
ROM of all joints? correct answers temperature
which of the following is the recommended sprinting distance when performing the uphill sprint?
correct answers 33 - 55 yds (30.2 - 50.3 m)
An acute bout of resistance training will result in a decreased concentration of which of the
following? correct answers muscle glycogen
