NSCA CPT Exam DCO Part 1 with
Complete Solutions
Administer a client-trainer and/or a client-trainer-facility agreement - ANSWER-Client-
Trainer agreement
Can be legally driven
Trainer should document and clarify questions and issues concerning the agreement
before receipt of acknowledgement and acceptance
Administer a detailed medical history/health appraisal form and a lifestyle questionnaire
(including exercise/injury history) - ANSWER-Health/Medical Questionnaire:
Effective tool for assessing the appropriateness of moderate and vigorous exercise
Can identity positive Coronary Risk Factors
Present/past history, family history, injuries
Lifestyle Inventory:
Questions to evaluate personal choices and patterns related to diet, stress
management, physical activity, and other practices that may affect health. Vast majority
of these are developed for the average apparently healthy person. Those w/ existing
conditions should rely on info from doctor
Page 170 has both combined
Administer an assessment inventory on attitude and readiness - ANSWER-Discuss past
experiences, appreciation for exercise, availability of support, time management and
organizational skills, and potential obstacles
PAR-Q- Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Cost effective and easy to administer
Identifies individuals who require additional medical screening while not excluding those
who would benefit from low intensity activity
Limited by design- determines safety of exercise and not necessarily the risk for CAD
Categorizing Risk Levels - ANSWER-Low- 1
Moderate- 2
High- person with a known cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
, Communicating basic info from resources on nutrition, supplements, nutrient timing, and
daily caloric needs - ANSWER-MyPlate- half fruit and veg, at least half grains (half
whole grains)
3 main goals: balancing calories, plate goals, reduce sodium and sugary drinks, low fat
milk
Conducting a review of client's dietary habits - ANSWER-Dietary Intake Data- gleaning
info of current diet
3 methods- dietary recall, diet history, diet records
Dietary Recall- 24 hours
Diet History- questions about usual eating habits, likes and dislikes, eating schedule,
medical history , weight history, etc
Diet Record- a log, filled out for 3 days. Record everything consumed. Most valid
To review, compare to recommendations
Conducting Movement Assessments - ANSWER-Indentifies client's strengths and
weaknesses
Determine compatibility between client and trainer - ANSWER-Provide detailed
description of services available, formal education, professional experience,
certifications, and expertise or specializations
Evaluate level of exercise readiness
Assess motivation and commitment
Assess suitability and appropriateness. Agree to boundaries, roles, resources, and
expectations
Evaluating Cardio Endurance - ANSWER-YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
Astrand-Rhyming Cycle Ergometer test
YMCA Step Test
12 min run/walk
1.5 mile run
Rockport Walking Test
1-mile run
Evaluate starting point- Step test, Rockport
Evaluating Flexibility - ANSWER-Sit and Reach
Evaluating Muscular Endurance - ANSWER-YMCA Bench Press Test
Partial Curl-Up Test
Complete Solutions
Administer a client-trainer and/or a client-trainer-facility agreement - ANSWER-Client-
Trainer agreement
Can be legally driven
Trainer should document and clarify questions and issues concerning the agreement
before receipt of acknowledgement and acceptance
Administer a detailed medical history/health appraisal form and a lifestyle questionnaire
(including exercise/injury history) - ANSWER-Health/Medical Questionnaire:
Effective tool for assessing the appropriateness of moderate and vigorous exercise
Can identity positive Coronary Risk Factors
Present/past history, family history, injuries
Lifestyle Inventory:
Questions to evaluate personal choices and patterns related to diet, stress
management, physical activity, and other practices that may affect health. Vast majority
of these are developed for the average apparently healthy person. Those w/ existing
conditions should rely on info from doctor
Page 170 has both combined
Administer an assessment inventory on attitude and readiness - ANSWER-Discuss past
experiences, appreciation for exercise, availability of support, time management and
organizational skills, and potential obstacles
PAR-Q- Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Cost effective and easy to administer
Identifies individuals who require additional medical screening while not excluding those
who would benefit from low intensity activity
Limited by design- determines safety of exercise and not necessarily the risk for CAD
Categorizing Risk Levels - ANSWER-Low- 1
Moderate- 2
High- person with a known cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
, Communicating basic info from resources on nutrition, supplements, nutrient timing, and
daily caloric needs - ANSWER-MyPlate- half fruit and veg, at least half grains (half
whole grains)
3 main goals: balancing calories, plate goals, reduce sodium and sugary drinks, low fat
milk
Conducting a review of client's dietary habits - ANSWER-Dietary Intake Data- gleaning
info of current diet
3 methods- dietary recall, diet history, diet records
Dietary Recall- 24 hours
Diet History- questions about usual eating habits, likes and dislikes, eating schedule,
medical history , weight history, etc
Diet Record- a log, filled out for 3 days. Record everything consumed. Most valid
To review, compare to recommendations
Conducting Movement Assessments - ANSWER-Indentifies client's strengths and
weaknesses
Determine compatibility between client and trainer - ANSWER-Provide detailed
description of services available, formal education, professional experience,
certifications, and expertise or specializations
Evaluate level of exercise readiness
Assess motivation and commitment
Assess suitability and appropriateness. Agree to boundaries, roles, resources, and
expectations
Evaluating Cardio Endurance - ANSWER-YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
Astrand-Rhyming Cycle Ergometer test
YMCA Step Test
12 min run/walk
1.5 mile run
Rockport Walking Test
1-mile run
Evaluate starting point- Step test, Rockport
Evaluating Flexibility - ANSWER-Sit and Reach
Evaluating Muscular Endurance - ANSWER-YMCA Bench Press Test
Partial Curl-Up Test
