NASM CPT FINAL EXAM – NATIONAL ACADEMY
OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFIED PERSONAL
TRAINER – 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Medial - correct answers-the midline of the body
distal - correct answers-further away from the midline of the body
proximal - correct answers-closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral - correct answers-on the same side of the body
contralateral - correct answers-on the opposite side of the body
inferior - correct answers-below the midline
superior - correct answers-above the midline
anterior - correct answers-front of the body
posterior - correct answers-back of the body
Golgi Tendon Organs - correct answers-Senses Muscle Tension
Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
,Structure of the heart - correct answers-Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood
through the body by means of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in
front) to the spine and posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Atrium - correct answers-Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and
forces it into ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
ventricles - correct answers-Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding
atrium and forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic - correct answers-pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood
test
systolic - correct answers-top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure ranges - correct answers-120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less
than 80 diastolic
Davis Law - correct answers-soft tissue models along the lines of stress
Sliding Filament theory - correct answers-a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer
together 2. the Z lines converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament and
asynchronously pulling (power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting in shortening of
the muscle fiber.
saggital plane of motion - correct answers-split the body to left and right sides
frontal - correct answers-split the body front and back halfs
transverse - correct answers-split the body the top and bottom halves
, exercises in the saggital plane of motion - correct answers-bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg
extensions and leg curls target your quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion - correct answers-side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion - correct answers-rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball
rotation chest pass
Hydrogen concepts for water and sports drinks - correct answers-consume 3L of water a day. That's 13
cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60 minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound
of body weight lost after exercise.
best ways to achieve weight loss through nutritional concepts - correct answers-Small decreases in food
and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple sugars.
Limit alcohol.
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of caloric values and
serving sizes.
Recommended macronutrient percentages - correct answers-Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFIED PERSONAL
TRAINER – 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Medial - correct answers-the midline of the body
distal - correct answers-further away from the midline of the body
proximal - correct answers-closer to the midline of the body
ipsilateral - correct answers-on the same side of the body
contralateral - correct answers-on the opposite side of the body
inferior - correct answers-below the midline
superior - correct answers-above the midline
anterior - correct answers-front of the body
posterior - correct answers-back of the body
Golgi Tendon Organs - correct answers-Senses Muscle Tension
Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury
,Structure of the heart - correct answers-Hollow, muscular organ that pumps a circulation of blood
through the body by means of rhytmic contraction. Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in
front) to the spine and posteriorly(behind) the sternum.
Atrium - correct answers-Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that receives blood from veins and
forces it into ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.
ventricles - correct answers-Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart receives blood from its corresponding
atrium and forces blood into arteries.
Diastolic - correct answers-pressure where the arteries are filling with blood. bottom number in a blood
test
systolic - correct answers-top number in a blood test.
Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure ranges - correct answers-120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less
than 80 diastolic
Davis Law - correct answers-soft tissue models along the lines of stress
Sliding Filament theory - correct answers-a sarcomere shortens as a result of the Z lines moving closer
together 2. the Z lines converge as the result of myosin heads attaching to the actin filament and
asynchronously pulling (power strokes) the actin filament across the myosin, resulting in shortening of
the muscle fiber.
saggital plane of motion - correct answers-split the body to left and right sides
frontal - correct answers-split the body front and back halfs
transverse - correct answers-split the body the top and bottom halves
, exercises in the saggital plane of motion - correct answers-bicep curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg
extensions and leg curls target your quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
Front Dumbbell Raises. ...
Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.
exercises in the frontal plane of motion - correct answers-side lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater
exercises in the transverse plane of motion - correct answers-rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball
rotation chest pass
Hydrogen concepts for water and sports drinks - correct answers-consume 3L of water a day. That's 13
cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60 minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound
of body weight lost after exercise.
best ways to achieve weight loss through nutritional concepts - correct answers-Small decreases in food
and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple sugars.
Limit alcohol.
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of caloric values and
serving sizes.
Recommended macronutrient percentages - correct answers-Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%
