FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS AND EXERCISE
AND PERSONAL TRAINER
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● CSEP-CPT (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified
Personal Trainer) Certification (degree requirements + scope of practice)
Answer: - Academic gold standard in Canada
- Requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education
in Kinesiology or related field
- Scope of Practice
1. Can work with healthy individuals or those with a stable health
condition who are able to exercise independently
2. Can administer fitness assessments including submaximal aerobic
fitness + musculoskeletal fitness (NO 1RM or VO2 max test)
3. Can deliver client-tailored submaximal exercise programs
4. CANNOT use an ECG for any purpose
●● 2 divisions of the NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist)
Answer: Divided into Scientific foundations (exercise sciences and
nutrition) + Practical/Applied (exercise technique, program design,
organization and administration and testing and evaluation)
, ●● CSEP-CPT vs CSEP-CEP
Answer: - CSEP-CPT -> can perform 1RM/maximal aerobic and
anaerobic assessments
- CSEP-CEP -> can work with high performance or occupational clients
●● CSCA-CSCP (Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association -
Certified Strength and Conditioning Professional): 4 levels
Answer: 1. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 1
2. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 2
3. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 3
4. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional (academic)
●● Which populations can CSEP-CEP certified professionals work
with?
Answer: Can work with health populations AND populations with
medical conditions/functional limitations/disabilities
●● Emphasis of Safe Sport
Answer: A great way to demonstrate your commitment to sports and
integrity. Emphasizes:
- Rule of 2
- Open and transparent communication (via Microsoft Teams)
AND PERSONAL TRAINER
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● CSEP-CPT (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified
Personal Trainer) Certification (degree requirements + scope of practice)
Answer: - Academic gold standard in Canada
- Requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education
in Kinesiology or related field
- Scope of Practice
1. Can work with healthy individuals or those with a stable health
condition who are able to exercise independently
2. Can administer fitness assessments including submaximal aerobic
fitness + musculoskeletal fitness (NO 1RM or VO2 max test)
3. Can deliver client-tailored submaximal exercise programs
4. CANNOT use an ECG for any purpose
●● 2 divisions of the NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist)
Answer: Divided into Scientific foundations (exercise sciences and
nutrition) + Practical/Applied (exercise technique, program design,
organization and administration and testing and evaluation)
, ●● CSEP-CPT vs CSEP-CEP
Answer: - CSEP-CPT -> can perform 1RM/maximal aerobic and
anaerobic assessments
- CSEP-CEP -> can work with high performance or occupational clients
●● CSCA-CSCP (Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association -
Certified Strength and Conditioning Professional): 4 levels
Answer: 1. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 1
2. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 2
3. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional Level 3
4. Canadian Strength and Conditioning Professional (academic)
●● Which populations can CSEP-CEP certified professionals work
with?
Answer: Can work with health populations AND populations with
medical conditions/functional limitations/disabilities
●● Emphasis of Safe Sport
Answer: A great way to demonstrate your commitment to sports and
integrity. Emphasizes:
- Rule of 2
- Open and transparent communication (via Microsoft Teams)
