CPT NASM 2025 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make
changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process
called? - ANSWER-The correct answer is: Homeostasis
Which statement about cancer is most accurate? - ANSWER-Cells in the body grow
abnormally.
What advice would enable a client to breathe properly? - ANSWER-Sit upright and
slowly breathe in through your nose while allowing your stomach to expand.
If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and
90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production
during this activity? - ANSWER-Glycolysis
When a client's heart rate is raised during cardio activities, this is being caused by which
system? - ANSWER-Sympathetic nervous system
What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?
- ANSWER-Fascia
What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to
avoid an inversion injury? - ANSWER-Proprioception
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn? - ANSWER-A sprain
What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial? - ANSWER-
epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal plane during the
lowering phase of the squat? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular contractions by
providing a binding site? - ANSWER-Troponin
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon which of the
following? - ANSWER-Rapid amortization phase
,What is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have the ability to
contract automatically in anticipation of movement? - ANSWER-Feed-forward
What anatomical heart structure is referred to as "the pacemaker of the heart"? -
ANSWER-sinoatrial node
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its
validity? - ANSWER-body composition
Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out? - ANSWER-Anterior
and posterior tibialis
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core? - ANSWER-Force
production during dynamic whole-body movements
What is the shortest time period per day that balance training should be conducted 3
times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both static and dynamic balance ability
in children? - ANSWER-10 minutes
Which term best describes the ability to contract muscles of the core with force in an
effort to flex the trunk during a slow controlled movement? - ANSWER-core strength
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to
explosive force production? - ANSWER-amortization
Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered
aerobic? - ANSWER-The exercise is intense.
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve
balance? - ANSWER-biomechanical ankle platform system
Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is looking to improve
their physique in a way similar to that of a bodybuilder? - ANSWER-Muscular
Development Training
The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility technique? -
ANSWER-static stretching
Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to enhance chest
stabilization, strength, or power? - ANSWER-triceps brachii
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial rolling? - ANSWER-1
to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint instability? -
ANSWER-Strength machines
,Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase? - ANSWER-
Postural alignment
Training power for 2 days before moving on to 2 days of strength training would be an
example of what kind of periodization? - ANSWER-Undulating periodization
Circuit training is best described as what? - ANSWER-A full-body program that
incorporates high-intensity aerobic conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance
training movements
What is the most appropriate gluteal strengthening exercise for a client with
hypertension? - ANSWER-Standing cable hip extension
Why can personal trainers be considered among the most important employees within a
health club? - ANSWER-Personal trainers come in direct contact with members and can
have the greatest influence on whether members achieve results.
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? -
ANSWER-determinants
When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most
motivating? - ANSWER-health and well-being
Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of Sports Nutrition
recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals? - ANSWER-1.4 to 2.0
g/kg of body weight
Which of the following exercises would be most likely to contribute to an acute increase
in testosterone levels? - ANSWER-back squat
What is end systolic volume (ESV)? - ANSWER-The amount of blood remaining in the
ventricle after contraction
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is
compromised of water? - ANSWER-0.6
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go
through? - ANSWER-gluconeogenesis
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the
sagittal plane during a squat? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations? -
ANSWER-Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch
, Which vitamin is the most transient? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the sinoatrial (SA) node to
the atrioventricular (AV) node? - ANSWER-Internodal pathway
During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action? -
ANSWER-eccentric
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk
lean during the overhead squat assessment? - ANSWER-gluteus maximus
Which muscle may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat? -
ANSWER-Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex
What artery is used to measure blood pressure? - ANSWER-brachial artery
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a
VT1 test? - ANSWER-Environmental temperature
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome? -
ANSWER-upper trapezius
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility,
and control? - ANSWER-Pro shuttle
What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle actions known as? -
ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the
core? - ANSWER-Side Plank
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements? - ANSWER-A client who has
been training for 1 month with adequate strength
What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with
osteoporosis? - ANSWER-Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial
rolling.
What phase of the OPT model aims to increase growth of muscles to maximal levels? -
ANSWER-Muscular Development
What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value
representing the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest? - ANSWER-3.5 ml/kg/min
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make
changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process
called? - ANSWER-The correct answer is: Homeostasis
Which statement about cancer is most accurate? - ANSWER-Cells in the body grow
abnormally.
What advice would enable a client to breathe properly? - ANSWER-Sit upright and
slowly breathe in through your nose while allowing your stomach to expand.
If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and
90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production
during this activity? - ANSWER-Glycolysis
When a client's heart rate is raised during cardio activities, this is being caused by which
system? - ANSWER-Sympathetic nervous system
What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?
- ANSWER-Fascia
What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to
avoid an inversion injury? - ANSWER-Proprioception
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn? - ANSWER-A sprain
What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial? - ANSWER-
epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal plane during the
lowering phase of the squat? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular contractions by
providing a binding site? - ANSWER-Troponin
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon which of the
following? - ANSWER-Rapid amortization phase
,What is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have the ability to
contract automatically in anticipation of movement? - ANSWER-Feed-forward
What anatomical heart structure is referred to as "the pacemaker of the heart"? -
ANSWER-sinoatrial node
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its
validity? - ANSWER-body composition
Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out? - ANSWER-Anterior
and posterior tibialis
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core? - ANSWER-Force
production during dynamic whole-body movements
What is the shortest time period per day that balance training should be conducted 3
times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both static and dynamic balance ability
in children? - ANSWER-10 minutes
Which term best describes the ability to contract muscles of the core with force in an
effort to flex the trunk during a slow controlled movement? - ANSWER-core strength
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to
explosive force production? - ANSWER-amortization
Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered
aerobic? - ANSWER-The exercise is intense.
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve
balance? - ANSWER-biomechanical ankle platform system
Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is looking to improve
their physique in a way similar to that of a bodybuilder? - ANSWER-Muscular
Development Training
The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility technique? -
ANSWER-static stretching
Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to enhance chest
stabilization, strength, or power? - ANSWER-triceps brachii
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial rolling? - ANSWER-1
to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint instability? -
ANSWER-Strength machines
,Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase? - ANSWER-
Postural alignment
Training power for 2 days before moving on to 2 days of strength training would be an
example of what kind of periodization? - ANSWER-Undulating periodization
Circuit training is best described as what? - ANSWER-A full-body program that
incorporates high-intensity aerobic conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance
training movements
What is the most appropriate gluteal strengthening exercise for a client with
hypertension? - ANSWER-Standing cable hip extension
Why can personal trainers be considered among the most important employees within a
health club? - ANSWER-Personal trainers come in direct contact with members and can
have the greatest influence on whether members achieve results.
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? -
ANSWER-determinants
When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most
motivating? - ANSWER-health and well-being
Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of Sports Nutrition
recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals? - ANSWER-1.4 to 2.0
g/kg of body weight
Which of the following exercises would be most likely to contribute to an acute increase
in testosterone levels? - ANSWER-back squat
What is end systolic volume (ESV)? - ANSWER-The amount of blood remaining in the
ventricle after contraction
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is
compromised of water? - ANSWER-0.6
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go
through? - ANSWER-gluconeogenesis
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the
sagittal plane during a squat? - ANSWER-Quadriceps
Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations? -
ANSWER-Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch
, Which vitamin is the most transient? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the sinoatrial (SA) node to
the atrioventricular (AV) node? - ANSWER-Internodal pathway
During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action? -
ANSWER-eccentric
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk
lean during the overhead squat assessment? - ANSWER-gluteus maximus
Which muscle may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat? -
ANSWER-Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex
What artery is used to measure blood pressure? - ANSWER-brachial artery
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a
VT1 test? - ANSWER-Environmental temperature
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome? -
ANSWER-upper trapezius
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility,
and control? - ANSWER-Pro shuttle
What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle actions known as? -
ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the
core? - ANSWER-Side Plank
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements? - ANSWER-A client who has
been training for 1 month with adequate strength
What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with
osteoporosis? - ANSWER-Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial
rolling.
What phase of the OPT model aims to increase growth of muscles to maximal levels? -
ANSWER-Muscular Development
What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value
representing the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest? - ANSWER-3.5 ml/kg/min
