CES Exam UPDATED Actual Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which muscle isometrically stabilizes the Foot and Ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Popliteus
Mid/low back arches of the wall during the Standing Shoulder Flexion Test indicates
overactivity in which of the following muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Erector Spinae
and pectoralis major
EMG studies have shown that in individuals with flat feet, increasing the arch with orthotic
insert can do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- increased activity in the
gluteus medius
During the single leg squat assessment, the compensation of "outward trunk rotation" is
mostly attributed by underactivity of which muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Internal
Oblique (same side as stance leg)
Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for using isolated strengthening? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- To increase intramuscular coordination
In preparation for the upcoming basketball season, a new client performs a Tuck Jump
assessment and excessive knee valgus upon landing is observed. Which of the following
integrated dynamic movements should be the Health and Fitness Professional have the client
perform first? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ball squat with overhead press
In order to squat to the height of a chair, a client must excessively externally rotate their feet.
This altered movement pattern is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Relative
Flexability
The phrase "muscles will not be able to move if a joint is not able to move" is the theoretical
basis for performing which of the following techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Strengthening techniques
, Which of the following subsystems is primarily involved in controlling the pelvis and femur
in the frontal plane during single-leg functional movements? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Lateral subsystem
During the Overhead squat assessment, the compensation of "arms fall forward" can be
attributed by underactivity of which muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Rhomboids
A basketball player has recently recovered from an ACL injury and it is later determined that
the athlete demonstrates knee valgus while landing from a jump. Which of the following
patterns of dysfunction are most likely present? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Which of the following is a contradiction for isolated strengthening? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Pain produced during the movement
Which of the following muscles would be appropriate to lengthen for the compensation of
low back arches? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Erector spinae
Which of the following joint motions occur at the foot/ankle during lower body supination? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Plantar flexion, iversion, adduction
A client takes beta-blockers for his hypertension. Halfway through a moderately intense
circuit training session, his heart rate has increased very little. What is the most likely reason
for this? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The medication regulated his heart rate
What is the recommended duration for each repetition during isolated strengthening? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 2 seconds isometric hold at end range and 4 seconds on the
eccentric
During the Overhead Squat test, a client exhibits a low back arch. After having the client
perform the squat again, with the hands on the hips, the compensation is corrected. Which of
the following muscles most likely needs to be stretched? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Latissimus dorsi
A current client reports a groin strain from playing recreational sports. After performing an
Overhead Squat assessment, increased hip flexion and excessive spinal flexion is observed.
and CORRECT Answers
Which muscle isometrically stabilizes the Foot and Ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Popliteus
Mid/low back arches of the wall during the Standing Shoulder Flexion Test indicates
overactivity in which of the following muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Erector Spinae
and pectoralis major
EMG studies have shown that in individuals with flat feet, increasing the arch with orthotic
insert can do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- increased activity in the
gluteus medius
During the single leg squat assessment, the compensation of "outward trunk rotation" is
mostly attributed by underactivity of which muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Internal
Oblique (same side as stance leg)
Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for using isolated strengthening? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- To increase intramuscular coordination
In preparation for the upcoming basketball season, a new client performs a Tuck Jump
assessment and excessive knee valgus upon landing is observed. Which of the following
integrated dynamic movements should be the Health and Fitness Professional have the client
perform first? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ball squat with overhead press
In order to squat to the height of a chair, a client must excessively externally rotate their feet.
This altered movement pattern is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Relative
Flexability
The phrase "muscles will not be able to move if a joint is not able to move" is the theoretical
basis for performing which of the following techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Strengthening techniques
, Which of the following subsystems is primarily involved in controlling the pelvis and femur
in the frontal plane during single-leg functional movements? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Lateral subsystem
During the Overhead squat assessment, the compensation of "arms fall forward" can be
attributed by underactivity of which muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Rhomboids
A basketball player has recently recovered from an ACL injury and it is later determined that
the athlete demonstrates knee valgus while landing from a jump. Which of the following
patterns of dysfunction are most likely present? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Which of the following is a contradiction for isolated strengthening? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Pain produced during the movement
Which of the following muscles would be appropriate to lengthen for the compensation of
low back arches? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Erector spinae
Which of the following joint motions occur at the foot/ankle during lower body supination? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Plantar flexion, iversion, adduction
A client takes beta-blockers for his hypertension. Halfway through a moderately intense
circuit training session, his heart rate has increased very little. What is the most likely reason
for this? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The medication regulated his heart rate
What is the recommended duration for each repetition during isolated strengthening? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 2 seconds isometric hold at end range and 4 seconds on the
eccentric
During the Overhead Squat test, a client exhibits a low back arch. After having the client
perform the squat again, with the hands on the hips, the compensation is corrected. Which of
the following muscles most likely needs to be stretched? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Latissimus dorsi
A current client reports a groin strain from playing recreational sports. After performing an
Overhead Squat assessment, increased hip flexion and excessive spinal flexion is observed.
