CSEP-CPT Theory Practice Revised Questions
and Answers / Sure A+
"I;m going to start with my CPT next week at the local fitness club" is a statement that would reflect
which stage of change:
A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Pre-Contempation
D. Maintenace - a. preparation
"So, you see no benefit in trying out a new group fitness class" is what type of reflection tactic:
A. content
B. amplified negative
C. action
D. double-sided - b. amplified negative
A 39-yo individual visits your establishment and wants to start a training program. As a QEP, what is the
most appropriate initial course of action?
A. start them on an exercise program to determine how well they respond
B. have them report to a physician for a medical check-up
C. Administer GAQ and informed consent documents
D. determine their present activity level before prescribing an exercise program - c. administer
GAQ and informed consent documents
A client complains of chest pain during exercise session with you. You instruct them to stop exercising
and they faint. What do you do?
A. apply cold compress to their head and try to revive them
B. call 911 and monitor vitals until help arrives
C. call emergency contact
D. B & C
, E. all of the above - d. B&C
A CPT may have access to senstive or personal medical info about their clients. This info should be:
A. shared easily from trainer to trainer without concern
B. safeguarded in accordance with privacy laws
C. saved to a portable flash drive for easy retrieval
D. shredded immediately after reading and reviewing with the client - b. safeguarded in
accordance with privacy laws
A CPT may work in:
A. private of public fitness facility
B. their own home
C. outdoors
D. A & C
E. all of the above - e. all of the above
A parent is concerned that their 13-yo child is starting to do a resistance training program with their
friends after school. They ask you for advise on resistance training for kids. Which of the following is
correct advice to give the parent?
A. resistance training is not recommended for adolescents beacuse it may affect their growth, so it is
better to wait until they are over 16
B. resistance trainnig is actually good for your child because it can help to strengthen their bones and
improve their muscle strength and power
C. resistance exercise is good for kids, but should not be done more than once per week at this age and
only at low intensity
D. resistance exercise is recommended 2-3 times per week and should focus on proper form instead of
load lifted
E. B&D - e. B&D
and Answers / Sure A+
"I;m going to start with my CPT next week at the local fitness club" is a statement that would reflect
which stage of change:
A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Pre-Contempation
D. Maintenace - a. preparation
"So, you see no benefit in trying out a new group fitness class" is what type of reflection tactic:
A. content
B. amplified negative
C. action
D. double-sided - b. amplified negative
A 39-yo individual visits your establishment and wants to start a training program. As a QEP, what is the
most appropriate initial course of action?
A. start them on an exercise program to determine how well they respond
B. have them report to a physician for a medical check-up
C. Administer GAQ and informed consent documents
D. determine their present activity level before prescribing an exercise program - c. administer
GAQ and informed consent documents
A client complains of chest pain during exercise session with you. You instruct them to stop exercising
and they faint. What do you do?
A. apply cold compress to their head and try to revive them
B. call 911 and monitor vitals until help arrives
C. call emergency contact
D. B & C
, E. all of the above - d. B&C
A CPT may have access to senstive or personal medical info about their clients. This info should be:
A. shared easily from trainer to trainer without concern
B. safeguarded in accordance with privacy laws
C. saved to a portable flash drive for easy retrieval
D. shredded immediately after reading and reviewing with the client - b. safeguarded in
accordance with privacy laws
A CPT may work in:
A. private of public fitness facility
B. their own home
C. outdoors
D. A & C
E. all of the above - e. all of the above
A parent is concerned that their 13-yo child is starting to do a resistance training program with their
friends after school. They ask you for advise on resistance training for kids. Which of the following is
correct advice to give the parent?
A. resistance training is not recommended for adolescents beacuse it may affect their growth, so it is
better to wait until they are over 16
B. resistance trainnig is actually good for your child because it can help to strengthen their bones and
improve their muscle strength and power
C. resistance exercise is good for kids, but should not be done more than once per week at this age and
only at low intensity
D. resistance exercise is recommended 2-3 times per week and should focus on proper form instead of
load lifted
E. B&D - e. B&D
