NASM CPT PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH IN-DEPTH
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following is a goal of the Stabilization Level of the OPT model? -
accurate answers-Enhance joint stability
A client's increase in biceps strength from performing dumbbell curls is
evidence of which fitness principle? - accurate answers-specificity
A personal trainer has his client perform the following exercises in order: ball
squat, curl to overhead press, ball dumbbell chest press, standing cable row,
seated stability ball military press, step-up to balance, and then repeat the
sequence. Which of the following resistance training systems does this
exercise routine represent? - accurate answers-vertical loading
What is occurring when a prolonged intolerable stressor produces fatigue and
leads to a breakdown in the system or injury? - accurate answers-exhaustion
A squat, curl, to two-arm press is an example of an exercise from which level
in the OPT model? - accurate answers-strength
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult
population? - accurate answers-low-back pain
Which of the following is an example of a peripheral heart action system? -
accurate answers-Performing a circuit of exercises, alternating upper and
lower body movements.
Which of the following is a leg-stabilization exercise whose preparatory step
involves standing in front of a box or platform with feet pointed straight
ahead? - accurate answers-Step-up to balance
Which of the following focuses on increasing muscle size? - accurate answers-
hypertrophy training
When performing the single-leg dumbbell scaption, what is the immediate
regression? - accurate answers-two legs
,The rate of force production relates to the ability of muscles to do which of the
following? - accurate answers-Exert maximal force output in a minimal
amount of time
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance,
curl to overhead press exercise? - accurate answers-Stand in front of a box
with feet shoulder-width apart.
A resistance training system that is a variation of circuit training and that
alternates upper body and lower body exercises throughout the circuit is
called? - accurate answers-Peripheral heart action
Which of the following is muscle that acts as the initial and main source of
motive power? - accurate answers-prime mover
Which of the following terms refers to the division of a training program into
smaller, progressive stages? - accurate answers-periodization
What is a multiplanar step-up to balance an example of? - accurate answers-
Leg-stabilization exercise
What is the best example of performing an exercise in a proprioceptively
enriched environment? - accurate answers-Dumbbell chest press on stability
ball
A client performs a ball squat, curl to overhead press followed by a push-up, a
standing cable row, a single-leg scaption, and a single-leg squat in a circuit
fashion. This is an example of which of the following resistance training
systems? - accurate answers-vertical loading
For which of the following populations would hypertrophy training be most
beneficial? - accurate answers-body builders
Resistance should be positioned to resist scapular depression and retraction
during which of the following exercises? - accurate answers-Standing cable
row
hich of the following should be retracted and depressed during the mid phase
of a standing cable row? - accurate answers-scapulae
,A client is performing a standing cable row with her shoulders elevated. What
cue should be used to correct her form? - accurate answers-Depress the
shoulder blades to activate the scapular retractors.
Which of the following is a resistance training method that involves
performing a set with light load followed by increasing the load and
decreasing the repetitions with each continuing set? - accurate answers-
pyramid system
What exercise is considered a total-body Strength Level exercise? - accurate
answers-Squat, curl, to two-arm press
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming
marathon. She is progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs.
Which principle best explains physiological adaptions occuring to the
woman's aerobic energy system? - accurate answers-
What refers to the weight and movements placed on the body? - accurate
answers-mechanical specificity
A client exhibits knee instability while performing ball squats. Which of the
following should a fitness professional suggest to the client to reduce the
discomfort? - accurate answers-Decrease the range of motion involved in the
exercise.
Which of the following governs how the body responds and adjusts to stress? -
accurate answers-general adaptation syndrome
When performed at an appropriate tempo, which of the following exercises
would offer the best improvement of the power of a client's pectoralis major?
- accurate answers-Medicine ball rotation chest pass
A personal trainer is working with a client in Phase 5 of the OPT model. Which
of the following exercises is appropriate? - accurate answers-soccer throw
Which term best describes the enlargement of skeletal muscle fibers in
response to overcoming force from high volumes of tension? - accurate
answers-muscular hypertrophy
, Which of the following is a true statement about circuit training? - accurate
answers-It involves a series of exercises that can be performed one after
another.
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance,
curl to overhead press exercise? - accurate answers-Stand in front of a box
with feet shoulder-width apart.
Which term refers to the ability of muscles to exert maximal power in a
minimal amount of time? - accurate answers-Rate of force production
Which of the following can be caused by low-back injuries? - accurate
answers-Decreased neural control to stabilizing muscles of the core
Which of the following assessments would be most important for a new client
who recently recovered from a shoulder injury? - accurate
answers-Pushing/pulling assessments
During a pushing and pulling assessment, the personal trainer notices that a
client demonstrates shoulder elevation. Which of the following muscles are
most likely overactive? - accurate answers-levator scapulae
Which of the following assessments is used to gauge lower-extremity agility
and neuromuscular control? - accurate answers-shark skill test
During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his
head forward. Which of the following static stretches would be appropriate
for this client? - accurate answers-levator scapulae
Which of the following represents the pressure within the arterial system
when the heart is resting and filling with blood?
a. Diastolic Correct
b. Systolic
c. Medial
d. Distal - accurate answers-diastolic
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following is a goal of the Stabilization Level of the OPT model? -
accurate answers-Enhance joint stability
A client's increase in biceps strength from performing dumbbell curls is
evidence of which fitness principle? - accurate answers-specificity
A personal trainer has his client perform the following exercises in order: ball
squat, curl to overhead press, ball dumbbell chest press, standing cable row,
seated stability ball military press, step-up to balance, and then repeat the
sequence. Which of the following resistance training systems does this
exercise routine represent? - accurate answers-vertical loading
What is occurring when a prolonged intolerable stressor produces fatigue and
leads to a breakdown in the system or injury? - accurate answers-exhaustion
A squat, curl, to two-arm press is an example of an exercise from which level
in the OPT model? - accurate answers-strength
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult
population? - accurate answers-low-back pain
Which of the following is an example of a peripheral heart action system? -
accurate answers-Performing a circuit of exercises, alternating upper and
lower body movements.
Which of the following is a leg-stabilization exercise whose preparatory step
involves standing in front of a box or platform with feet pointed straight
ahead? - accurate answers-Step-up to balance
Which of the following focuses on increasing muscle size? - accurate answers-
hypertrophy training
When performing the single-leg dumbbell scaption, what is the immediate
regression? - accurate answers-two legs
,The rate of force production relates to the ability of muscles to do which of the
following? - accurate answers-Exert maximal force output in a minimal
amount of time
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance,
curl to overhead press exercise? - accurate answers-Stand in front of a box
with feet shoulder-width apart.
A resistance training system that is a variation of circuit training and that
alternates upper body and lower body exercises throughout the circuit is
called? - accurate answers-Peripheral heart action
Which of the following is muscle that acts as the initial and main source of
motive power? - accurate answers-prime mover
Which of the following terms refers to the division of a training program into
smaller, progressive stages? - accurate answers-periodization
What is a multiplanar step-up to balance an example of? - accurate answers-
Leg-stabilization exercise
What is the best example of performing an exercise in a proprioceptively
enriched environment? - accurate answers-Dumbbell chest press on stability
ball
A client performs a ball squat, curl to overhead press followed by a push-up, a
standing cable row, a single-leg scaption, and a single-leg squat in a circuit
fashion. This is an example of which of the following resistance training
systems? - accurate answers-vertical loading
For which of the following populations would hypertrophy training be most
beneficial? - accurate answers-body builders
Resistance should be positioned to resist scapular depression and retraction
during which of the following exercises? - accurate answers-Standing cable
row
hich of the following should be retracted and depressed during the mid phase
of a standing cable row? - accurate answers-scapulae
,A client is performing a standing cable row with her shoulders elevated. What
cue should be used to correct her form? - accurate answers-Depress the
shoulder blades to activate the scapular retractors.
Which of the following is a resistance training method that involves
performing a set with light load followed by increasing the load and
decreasing the repetitions with each continuing set? - accurate answers-
pyramid system
What exercise is considered a total-body Strength Level exercise? - accurate
answers-Squat, curl, to two-arm press
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming
marathon. She is progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs.
Which principle best explains physiological adaptions occuring to the
woman's aerobic energy system? - accurate answers-
What refers to the weight and movements placed on the body? - accurate
answers-mechanical specificity
A client exhibits knee instability while performing ball squats. Which of the
following should a fitness professional suggest to the client to reduce the
discomfort? - accurate answers-Decrease the range of motion involved in the
exercise.
Which of the following governs how the body responds and adjusts to stress? -
accurate answers-general adaptation syndrome
When performed at an appropriate tempo, which of the following exercises
would offer the best improvement of the power of a client's pectoralis major?
- accurate answers-Medicine ball rotation chest pass
A personal trainer is working with a client in Phase 5 of the OPT model. Which
of the following exercises is appropriate? - accurate answers-soccer throw
Which term best describes the enlargement of skeletal muscle fibers in
response to overcoming force from high volumes of tension? - accurate
answers-muscular hypertrophy
, Which of the following is a true statement about circuit training? - accurate
answers-It involves a series of exercises that can be performed one after
another.
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance,
curl to overhead press exercise? - accurate answers-Stand in front of a box
with feet shoulder-width apart.
Which term refers to the ability of muscles to exert maximal power in a
minimal amount of time? - accurate answers-Rate of force production
Which of the following can be caused by low-back injuries? - accurate
answers-Decreased neural control to stabilizing muscles of the core
Which of the following assessments would be most important for a new client
who recently recovered from a shoulder injury? - accurate
answers-Pushing/pulling assessments
During a pushing and pulling assessment, the personal trainer notices that a
client demonstrates shoulder elevation. Which of the following muscles are
most likely overactive? - accurate answers-levator scapulae
Which of the following assessments is used to gauge lower-extremity agility
and neuromuscular control? - accurate answers-shark skill test
During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his
head forward. Which of the following static stretches would be appropriate
for this client? - accurate answers-levator scapulae
Which of the following represents the pressure within the arterial system
when the heart is resting and filling with blood?
a. Diastolic Correct
b. Systolic
c. Medial
d. Distal - accurate answers-diastolic
