NASM CPT-7 Exam Questions &
Answers
SWOT Analysis - ANSWERSstrengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs - ANSWERScontinuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWERSparticipating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward
or recognition from others
Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWERSengaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
Process Goals - ANSWERSfocus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance
to execute or perform well
Outcome Goals - ANSWERStargets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support - ANSWERSactions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex-
driving someone to the gym
Emotional Support - ANSWERSThe encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided
from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
Informational Support - ANSWERSProviding accurate, current, and informative information, ex-
from trainers
, Companionship Support - ANSWERSWhen someone engages in a behavior with an individual,
ex- exercising with a friend or partner
Precontemplation - ANSWERSIndividual is either unaware or not interested in making a change
within the next 6 months
Contemplation - ANSWERSIndividual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within
6 months
Preparation - ANSWERSIndividual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps
toward it, and may even be sporadically exercising
Action - ANSWERSIndividual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance - ANSWERSIndividual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals - ANSWERSSpecific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts - ANSWERSSpecial cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts - ANSWERSSpecial cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
Vertebral Column - ANSWERSCervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Sliding Filament Theory - ANSWERSTheory on the mechanism for muscle contraction
Actin - ANSWERSThin filaments
Answers
SWOT Analysis - ANSWERSstrengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs - ANSWERScontinuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWERSparticipating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward
or recognition from others
Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWERSengaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
Process Goals - ANSWERSfocus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance
to execute or perform well
Outcome Goals - ANSWERStargets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support - ANSWERSactions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex-
driving someone to the gym
Emotional Support - ANSWERSThe encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided
from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
Informational Support - ANSWERSProviding accurate, current, and informative information, ex-
from trainers
, Companionship Support - ANSWERSWhen someone engages in a behavior with an individual,
ex- exercising with a friend or partner
Precontemplation - ANSWERSIndividual is either unaware or not interested in making a change
within the next 6 months
Contemplation - ANSWERSIndividual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within
6 months
Preparation - ANSWERSIndividual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps
toward it, and may even be sporadically exercising
Action - ANSWERSIndividual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance - ANSWERSIndividual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals - ANSWERSSpecific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts - ANSWERSSpecial cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts - ANSWERSSpecial cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
Vertebral Column - ANSWERSCervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Sliding Filament Theory - ANSWERSTheory on the mechanism for muscle contraction
Actin - ANSWERSThin filaments
