NASM CPT EXAM EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ OPT model. Answer: NASM's proprietary approach to exercise
training developed with evidence-based practice as a core guiding
philosophy.
◉ Acute disease. Answer: Any suddenly occurring medical condition
that can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
◉ Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists without
quickly going away or being cured altogether.
◉ Overweight and obesity. Answer: Body weight that is greater than
what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically
due to excess body fat.
◉ Cardiovascular disease. Answer: A broad term describing numerous
problems of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks,
heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
◉ Hypertension. Answer: One of the primary risk factors for heart
disease and stroke, which are the global leading causes of death.
, ◉ Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance found in the blood that is
made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids.
◉ Diabetes. Answer: A disease in which blood glucose levels are too
high.
◉ Insulin. Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps
glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work.
◉ Cancer. Answer: An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a
wide range of genetic and environmental factors.
◉ COPD. Answer: An umbrella term for lung diseases characterized by
increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of
lung function.
◉ Ankle sprain. Answer: Occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an
ankle, which stretches or tears ligaments.
◉ Plantar fasciitis. Answer: Causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue
located on the underside of the foot.
◉ LPHC. Answer: Made up of the lumbar spine, pelvis, abdomen, and
hip musculoskeletal structures; commonly referred to as the 'core.'
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ OPT model. Answer: NASM's proprietary approach to exercise
training developed with evidence-based practice as a core guiding
philosophy.
◉ Acute disease. Answer: Any suddenly occurring medical condition
that can be treated and healed in a short period of time.
◉ Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists without
quickly going away or being cured altogether.
◉ Overweight and obesity. Answer: Body weight that is greater than
what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically
due to excess body fat.
◉ Cardiovascular disease. Answer: A broad term describing numerous
problems of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks,
heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias.
◉ Hypertension. Answer: One of the primary risk factors for heart
disease and stroke, which are the global leading causes of death.
, ◉ Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance found in the blood that is
made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids.
◉ Diabetes. Answer: A disease in which blood glucose levels are too
high.
◉ Insulin. Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps
glucose get into cells to provide the energy for work.
◉ Cancer. Answer: An abnormal growth of cells that can result from a
wide range of genetic and environmental factors.
◉ COPD. Answer: An umbrella term for lung diseases characterized by
increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of
lung function.
◉ Ankle sprain. Answer: Occurs when a person rolls, twists, or turns an
ankle, which stretches or tears ligaments.
◉ Plantar fasciitis. Answer: Causes pain in the plantar fascia tissue
located on the underside of the foot.
◉ LPHC. Answer: Made up of the lumbar spine, pelvis, abdomen, and
hip musculoskeletal structures; commonly referred to as the 'core.'
