NSCA-CPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2024

NSCA-CPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2024 Which methods should be used when collecting a skinfold measurement of the calf? - answerTake a VERTICAL skinfold on the medial side of the calf 1 cm (0.4 in) above the mark, and measure the fold at the maximal girth. When exercising outdoors, which of the following affects fluid replacement needs most? - answerTemperature Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client? - answerEstablishing the client-trainer agreement. Which of the following measures would demonstrate a better than average level of cardiorespiratory fitness in a 32-year old male recreational athlete? - answerVO2max of 57 mL/kg/min Which of the following instructions should be provided to a client prior to performing a blood pressure assessment? - answerRefrain from smoking or ingesting caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to BP measurements. A personal trainer is reviewing the lifestyle questionnaire of a client to determine if they have been participating in regular exercise. Which of the following will qualify? - answer30 minutes of brisk walking (40-60% HRR) of at least 3 days per week for 3 months. A client will be performing a series of fitness assessments in a week's time. Which of the following instructions should be provided prior to testing? - answerAttempt to sleep a minimum of 6-8 hours of sleep the night before testing. A client currently weighs 250 lb (113 kg) and consumes 50% carbs, 25% fat, and 15% protein for a total of 2,500 calories. Approximately how many g/kg/day of protein is the client consuming? - answer0.8 g/kg/day When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? - answerDuring the health appraisal screening. A client weighs 237 lb (108 kg) and has a body fat percentage of 31%. What is their lean body mass? - answer164 lb (74.5 g) A male client's assessment results are as follows: Age - 54 BP- 118/ 76 RHR - 66 BF - 27% VO2max - 39 ml/kg/min Medication(s) - Beta blocker Which of the following would be the most appropriate measure of exercise intensity? - answerRating of perceived exhaustion Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing order when conducting a fitness evaluation with an obese client? - answerGirth measurements, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance A 32-year-old female client has a waist circumference of 37 inches (94 cm) and a BMI of 27. What is her risk stratification for coronary heart disease? - answerHigh risk A 45-year-old female has not been physically active for over three years. her health history form shows no indication of medical issues nor disease but both parents had heart disease in their 60s. What is the appropriate recommendation? - answerA medical clearance is not necessary for light exercise. A client exercises three times per week for 30 min at 70-85% of HRmax. Which of the following is most likely to occur in the first 6 months? - answerIncreased red blood cell volume Resistance training-induced adaptations within which of the following structures are responsible for the initial increase in muscle strength? - answerMotor unit A male client wants to increase his testosterone and growth hormone levels. Which combination of training methods/exercises would be most effective? - answerHigh volume, short rest periods, multi-joint movements Which of the following is a measure of the pressure exerted against the arterial walls during ventricular contraction? - answerSystole What factor differentiates power from work? - answerTime Which of the following adaptations would occur in the first few months after beginning an aerobic training program? - answerIncrease blood volume Which of the following decreases with chronic resistance training and increases with chronic aerobic training? - answerMitochondrial density What adaptation occurs during the first 8-10 weeks of resistance training resulting in a regulation of the amount of force produced? - answerIncreased rate of the electrical impulse.