ACTION CPT TRAINER STUDY GUIDE 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
⩥ What are the (3) kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the
individual needs a break from training or is training too hard? Give at
least one example of each. Answer: Life signs- Loss of interest in
normally enjoyed activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping
problems.
Training signs- Deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout
that lasts throughout the day, loss of motivation.
Health signs- Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure, loss of
appetite or nausea, head colds.
⩥ What information should be included in the initial client assessment?
Answer: General history- Occupation (daily work routine, working
conditions, and routine work activites ie sitting at a desk), Lifestyle
(hobbies, likes and dislikes, opportunities for small fitness changes, diet
and alcohol consumption, smoking, ect)
Medical history- Injuries and surgeries, Diseases and Medical conditions
(including arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain), Medications
(prescription, over-the-counter, and natural/herbal remedies)
,Physical Assessment before training to begin
⩥ Define periodization and list at least (3) ways to accomplish
periodization in the training program. Answer: Periodization is the use of
progressive cycles (varying in volume and intensity) in resistance
training to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up,
and increase effectiveness of the training program.
Ways to Vary in volume and intensity-
*Change the choice of exercises
*Vary in the order of exercises
*Adjusting resistance or load
*Adjusting the number of sets of an exercise
*Changing he number of exercises for a specific muscle group
*Altering joint angles and positioning
*Change exercises from primary to assisted exercise and vice versa
*Change exercises to working multiple joints to single joints and vice
versa
*Changing the repetition or range
*Changing the type of muscle contraction
*Adjusting speed of movement
*Adjusting rest periods between sets
, *Adjusting nutrition
⩥ Name and describe the different types of flexibility. Answer: There are
3 types of flexibility: corrective, active, and functional.
Corrective- First part of flexibility continuum, designed to correct
muscle imbalances and improve joint ailments, involves static stretching
(stretching the antagonit muscle and holding the position)
Active- Seond phase of flexibility continuum, improves efficiency of
neuromascular interactions, active-isolated stretching uses agonist and
synergist muscles to allow the antagonist muscle to stretch
Functional- Final phase of flexibility continuum, allows for the
achievement of max extensibility of soft tissue and neuromuscular
control (increasing power and strength), dynamic stretching utilizes a
combo of active muscle exertion, speed of movement, and
momementum to stretch a group of muscles
⩥ What is the recommended order of the fitness assessment tests?
Answer: 1) Non-fatiguing tests (ie height/weight measurements,
skinfokds, vertical jump, ect.)
2) Agility test
3) Maximal strength and power test
4) Sprint teat
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
⩥ What are the (3) kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the
individual needs a break from training or is training too hard? Give at
least one example of each. Answer: Life signs- Loss of interest in
normally enjoyed activities, increased irritability, increased sleeping
problems.
Training signs- Deterioration in performance, fatigue during workout
that lasts throughout the day, loss of motivation.
Health signs- Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure, loss of
appetite or nausea, head colds.
⩥ What information should be included in the initial client assessment?
Answer: General history- Occupation (daily work routine, working
conditions, and routine work activites ie sitting at a desk), Lifestyle
(hobbies, likes and dislikes, opportunities for small fitness changes, diet
and alcohol consumption, smoking, ect)
Medical history- Injuries and surgeries, Diseases and Medical conditions
(including arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain), Medications
(prescription, over-the-counter, and natural/herbal remedies)
,Physical Assessment before training to begin
⩥ Define periodization and list at least (3) ways to accomplish
periodization in the training program. Answer: Periodization is the use of
progressive cycles (varying in volume and intensity) in resistance
training to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up,
and increase effectiveness of the training program.
Ways to Vary in volume and intensity-
*Change the choice of exercises
*Vary in the order of exercises
*Adjusting resistance or load
*Adjusting the number of sets of an exercise
*Changing he number of exercises for a specific muscle group
*Altering joint angles and positioning
*Change exercises from primary to assisted exercise and vice versa
*Change exercises to working multiple joints to single joints and vice
versa
*Changing the repetition or range
*Changing the type of muscle contraction
*Adjusting speed of movement
*Adjusting rest periods between sets
, *Adjusting nutrition
⩥ Name and describe the different types of flexibility. Answer: There are
3 types of flexibility: corrective, active, and functional.
Corrective- First part of flexibility continuum, designed to correct
muscle imbalances and improve joint ailments, involves static stretching
(stretching the antagonit muscle and holding the position)
Active- Seond phase of flexibility continuum, improves efficiency of
neuromascular interactions, active-isolated stretching uses agonist and
synergist muscles to allow the antagonist muscle to stretch
Functional- Final phase of flexibility continuum, allows for the
achievement of max extensibility of soft tissue and neuromuscular
control (increasing power and strength), dynamic stretching utilizes a
combo of active muscle exertion, speed of movement, and
momementum to stretch a group of muscles
⩥ What is the recommended order of the fitness assessment tests?
Answer: 1) Non-fatiguing tests (ie height/weight measurements,
skinfokds, vertical jump, ect.)
2) Agility test
3) Maximal strength and power test
4) Sprint teat
