NCEP Certification Study Guide –
Complete Practice Questions and Correct
Answers
Introduction:
This study guide compiles comprehensive National College of
Exercise Professionals (NCEP) certification exam questions and
correct answers. It covers key topics in exercise science,
anatomy, physiology, nutrition, fitness assessments, and
program design. The material includes definitions, muscle
functions, training principles, flexibility types, risk factors, and
nutrition fundamentals—making it a complete preparation
resource for NCEP certification candidates.
Questions and Answers:
7 primary movements -Answer:-push, pull, bend, twist, squat,
lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of exercise. -Answer:-Better
appearance, improved health, feeling better, performing
better, and stress reliever
,What are the components of Fitness? -Answer:-Nutritional
Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM, Cardiovascular Training,
Resistance Training, and Attitude Training
What is a calorie? -Answer:-Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an example. -Answer:-Ability to
move a bone around an axis using An internal force.
Name 2 joints of the shoulder complex -Answer:-1) Gleno
Humeral (GH Joint), Scapulo
What muscles abduct the hip? -Answer:-TFL, Gluteus Medius,
and Gluteus Minimus
What muscles extend the knee? -Answer:-Rectus Femoris,
Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius
What muscles abduct the hip? -Answer:-TFL, Gluteus Medius,
& Gluteus Minimus abduct the hip
What muscle extends the knee and flexes the hip? -Answer:-
Rectus Femoris extends knee and flexes hip
,What should you do before you move (create mobility)? -
Answer:-Before you move you should stabilize
What muscle is integral in posture? -Answer:-The core muscles
are integral in posture.
What are the joint actions of the hip, knee, and ankle during
the CONCENTRIC phase of the squat (ex. coming up) -Answer:-
During the concentric phase the knees extend, hips extend, and
ankles plantar flex
What are the joint actions of the shoulder, elbow, and scapula
during the CONCENTRIC phase of a bench press? -Answer:-The
shoulder flexes, elbow extends and scapulas abduct
What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has a
rounded shoulder pattern? -Answer:-Trapezius, Lats,
Pectorals, Levitator Scapulae,
What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has pelvic
tilt pattern? -Answer:-Psoas, Erector Spinae, Upper Rectus
Abdominus, Rectus Femoris, Hip Adductors, Iliacus
, What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has
pronation pattern? -Answer:-Psoas, Perennials,
Gastrocnemius, Soles, TFL/ IT Band,
Joint -Answer:-Where 2 bones articulate or come together
ligament -Answer:-attaches bone to bone, does not stretch
tendon -Answer:-attaches muscle to bone, does not stretch
disc -Answer:-cushion between each vertebra
meniscus -Answer:-cushion between the tibia and femur
fossa -Answer:-hole or depression in bone
process -Answer:-protrusion on a bone
Kyphotic curve -Answer:-conch curve of upper back, thoracic
region
Complete Practice Questions and Correct
Answers
Introduction:
This study guide compiles comprehensive National College of
Exercise Professionals (NCEP) certification exam questions and
correct answers. It covers key topics in exercise science,
anatomy, physiology, nutrition, fitness assessments, and
program design. The material includes definitions, muscle
functions, training principles, flexibility types, risk factors, and
nutrition fundamentals—making it a complete preparation
resource for NCEP certification candidates.
Questions and Answers:
7 primary movements -Answer:-push, pull, bend, twist, squat,
lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of exercise. -Answer:-Better
appearance, improved health, feeling better, performing
better, and stress reliever
,What are the components of Fitness? -Answer:-Nutritional
Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM, Cardiovascular Training,
Resistance Training, and Attitude Training
What is a calorie? -Answer:-Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an example. -Answer:-Ability to
move a bone around an axis using An internal force.
Name 2 joints of the shoulder complex -Answer:-1) Gleno
Humeral (GH Joint), Scapulo
What muscles abduct the hip? -Answer:-TFL, Gluteus Medius,
and Gluteus Minimus
What muscles extend the knee? -Answer:-Rectus Femoris,
Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius
What muscles abduct the hip? -Answer:-TFL, Gluteus Medius,
& Gluteus Minimus abduct the hip
What muscle extends the knee and flexes the hip? -Answer:-
Rectus Femoris extends knee and flexes hip
,What should you do before you move (create mobility)? -
Answer:-Before you move you should stabilize
What muscle is integral in posture? -Answer:-The core muscles
are integral in posture.
What are the joint actions of the hip, knee, and ankle during
the CONCENTRIC phase of the squat (ex. coming up) -Answer:-
During the concentric phase the knees extend, hips extend, and
ankles plantar flex
What are the joint actions of the shoulder, elbow, and scapula
during the CONCENTRIC phase of a bench press? -Answer:-The
shoulder flexes, elbow extends and scapulas abduct
What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has a
rounded shoulder pattern? -Answer:-Trapezius, Lats,
Pectorals, Levitator Scapulae,
What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has pelvic
tilt pattern? -Answer:-Psoas, Erector Spinae, Upper Rectus
Abdominus, Rectus Femoris, Hip Adductors, Iliacus
, What are the possible tight muscles of someone who has
pronation pattern? -Answer:-Psoas, Perennials,
Gastrocnemius, Soles, TFL/ IT Band,
Joint -Answer:-Where 2 bones articulate or come together
ligament -Answer:-attaches bone to bone, does not stretch
tendon -Answer:-attaches muscle to bone, does not stretch
disc -Answer:-cushion between each vertebra
meniscus -Answer:-cushion between the tibia and femur
fossa -Answer:-hole or depression in bone
process -Answer:-protrusion on a bone
Kyphotic curve -Answer:-conch curve of upper back, thoracic
region
