NASM CPT-7 Exam questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
SWOT Analysis
- correct answer strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs
- correct answer continuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
Extrinsic Motivation
- correct answer participating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward or recognition from
others
Intrinsic Motivation
- correct answer engaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
Process Goals
- correct answer focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or
perform well
Outcome Goals
- correct answer targets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support
- correct answer actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex- driving someone to the gym
Emotional Support
- correct answer The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to
another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
, Informational Support
- correct answer Providing accurate, current, and informative information, ex- from trainers
Companionship Support
- correct answer When someone engages in a behavior with an individual, ex- exercising with a friend or
partner
Precontemplation
- correct answer Individual is either unaware or not interested in making a change within the next 6
months
Contemplation
- correct answer Individual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within 6 months
Preparation
- correct answer Individual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps toward it, and may
even be sporadically exercising
Action
- correct answer Individual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance
- correct answer Individual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals
- correct answer Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts
- correct answer Special cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts
- correct answer Special cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
2026\2027 A+ Grade
SWOT Analysis
- correct answer strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs
- correct answer continuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
Extrinsic Motivation
- correct answer participating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward or recognition from
others
Intrinsic Motivation
- correct answer engaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
Process Goals
- correct answer focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or
perform well
Outcome Goals
- correct answer targets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support
- correct answer actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex- driving someone to the gym
Emotional Support
- correct answer The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to
another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
, Informational Support
- correct answer Providing accurate, current, and informative information, ex- from trainers
Companionship Support
- correct answer When someone engages in a behavior with an individual, ex- exercising with a friend or
partner
Precontemplation
- correct answer Individual is either unaware or not interested in making a change within the next 6
months
Contemplation
- correct answer Individual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within 6 months
Preparation
- correct answer Individual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps toward it, and may
even be sporadically exercising
Action
- correct answer Individual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance
- correct answer Individual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals
- correct answer Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts
- correct answer Special cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts
- correct answer Special cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
