NCSF CPT Exam Review with Complete
Solutions
Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness. - ANSWER-a. physical health ,
b. mental health , c.emotional health , d. intellectual health , e. social health , f.
environmental health
Fill in the following table concerning the relationship between unhealthy behaviors and
disease using examples from the lesson. - ANSWER-Common contributors to poor
healthCommon health disorders and diseasesphysical inactivityhypertensioninadequate
sleephyperlipidemiachronic stressatherosclerosispoor
dietarteriosclerosisdehydrationdiabetesobesityCOPDtobacco usecanceralcohol
consumptiondepressionpoor emotional healthstrokesystemic inflammationCommon
contributors to poor healthCommon health disorders and diseasesphysical
inactivityhypertensioninadequate sleephyperlipidemiachronic stressatherosclerosispoor
dietarteriosclerosisdehydrationdiabetesobesityCOPDtobacco usecanceralcohol
consumptiondepressionpoor emotional healthstrokesystemic inflammation
___ has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. - ANSWER-
Physical inactivity
Describe the three primary principles of exercise.
Principle of overload:
Principle of progression:
Principle of specificity: - ANSWER-a. stress must be applied beyond that which the
body is accustomed to promote adaptations
b. once the body has adapted to a level of stress, additional stress is needed to promote
further adaptations
c. a desired adaption occurs in response to specific stress placed upon the body;
exercises and activities chosen must be matched to reflect the fitness goals
Which of the following concerning cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is not correct? -
ANSWER-High CRF is linked with a lower risk for breast cance
Flexibility can have an impact on all of the following, except: - ANSWER-Muscular
endurance
The CDC reports nearly _______ of US adults are clinically categorized as obese based
on BMI. - ANSWER-35%
, Fitness requires a regimented program that emphasizes specific physical components
while a simply requires routine physical activity. - ANSWER-Health
VO2max declines at a rate of a% every year upon reaching adulthood and is reduced at
an even faster rate following ~45 years of age. - ANSWER-1%
--- is considered the most important health-related component of fitness due to its link
with mortality. - ANSWER-Cardiorespiratory fitness
---- are specialized organelles within connective tissue that communicate with the brain
to optimize balance and stability during movements. - ANSWER-Proprioceptors
Identify the performance-related components of fitness. PRCF - ANSWER-power , b.
speed , c. agility , d. balance , e. coordination
Provide at least three factors identified in the lesson that muscular fitness affects that
can have an impact on overall health. - ANSWER-a. movement capabilities , b. joint
health , c.risk for injury , d. posture , e. stability , f.functional decline
Which of the following is considered stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER-130/80 mmHg
is a blood clot capable of causing a heart attack, stroke or even pulmonary embolism. -
ANSWER-Thrombosis
Identify at least two potential mechanisms by which aerobic exercise can reduce the risk
for a heart attack. - ANSWER-a. improved coronary blood flow and ventricular volume ,
b. decreased risk for cardiac fibrosis which prevents blood vessel wall hardening , c.
remodeling of vascular structures to augment oxygen delivery , d. reduced stress , e.
reduced risk for dangerous heart arrhythmias and blood clots
What is the basic prescription for aerobic training to reduce hypertension?
--days/week for
--min at
--% of VO2max - ANSWER-a. 3-4 , b. 30-60 , c. 60-70
True or False? Stage 1 obesity is classified as ≥30% body fat for adult males and ≥35%
body fat for adult females. - ANSWER-False
True or False? An estimated 90-95% of cancer cases are related to lifestyle and
environmental factors. - ANSWER-True
Identify at least three lifestyle or environmental factors potentially associated with
cancer. - ANSWER-a. smoking , b. alcohol , c. diet (processed/fried foods and red
meat) , d.environmental pollutants , e. radiation , f. sun exposure , g. stress , h. physical
inactivity , i.sexually transmitted diseases , j. obesity
Solutions
Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness. - ANSWER-a. physical health ,
b. mental health , c.emotional health , d. intellectual health , e. social health , f.
environmental health
Fill in the following table concerning the relationship between unhealthy behaviors and
disease using examples from the lesson. - ANSWER-Common contributors to poor
healthCommon health disorders and diseasesphysical inactivityhypertensioninadequate
sleephyperlipidemiachronic stressatherosclerosispoor
dietarteriosclerosisdehydrationdiabetesobesityCOPDtobacco usecanceralcohol
consumptiondepressionpoor emotional healthstrokesystemic inflammationCommon
contributors to poor healthCommon health disorders and diseasesphysical
inactivityhypertensioninadequate sleephyperlipidemiachronic stressatherosclerosispoor
dietarteriosclerosisdehydrationdiabetesobesityCOPDtobacco usecanceralcohol
consumptiondepressionpoor emotional healthstrokesystemic inflammation
___ has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. - ANSWER-
Physical inactivity
Describe the three primary principles of exercise.
Principle of overload:
Principle of progression:
Principle of specificity: - ANSWER-a. stress must be applied beyond that which the
body is accustomed to promote adaptations
b. once the body has adapted to a level of stress, additional stress is needed to promote
further adaptations
c. a desired adaption occurs in response to specific stress placed upon the body;
exercises and activities chosen must be matched to reflect the fitness goals
Which of the following concerning cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is not correct? -
ANSWER-High CRF is linked with a lower risk for breast cance
Flexibility can have an impact on all of the following, except: - ANSWER-Muscular
endurance
The CDC reports nearly _______ of US adults are clinically categorized as obese based
on BMI. - ANSWER-35%
, Fitness requires a regimented program that emphasizes specific physical components
while a simply requires routine physical activity. - ANSWER-Health
VO2max declines at a rate of a% every year upon reaching adulthood and is reduced at
an even faster rate following ~45 years of age. - ANSWER-1%
--- is considered the most important health-related component of fitness due to its link
with mortality. - ANSWER-Cardiorespiratory fitness
---- are specialized organelles within connective tissue that communicate with the brain
to optimize balance and stability during movements. - ANSWER-Proprioceptors
Identify the performance-related components of fitness. PRCF - ANSWER-power , b.
speed , c. agility , d. balance , e. coordination
Provide at least three factors identified in the lesson that muscular fitness affects that
can have an impact on overall health. - ANSWER-a. movement capabilities , b. joint
health , c.risk for injury , d. posture , e. stability , f.functional decline
Which of the following is considered stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER-130/80 mmHg
is a blood clot capable of causing a heart attack, stroke or even pulmonary embolism. -
ANSWER-Thrombosis
Identify at least two potential mechanisms by which aerobic exercise can reduce the risk
for a heart attack. - ANSWER-a. improved coronary blood flow and ventricular volume ,
b. decreased risk for cardiac fibrosis which prevents blood vessel wall hardening , c.
remodeling of vascular structures to augment oxygen delivery , d. reduced stress , e.
reduced risk for dangerous heart arrhythmias and blood clots
What is the basic prescription for aerobic training to reduce hypertension?
--days/week for
--min at
--% of VO2max - ANSWER-a. 3-4 , b. 30-60 , c. 60-70
True or False? Stage 1 obesity is classified as ≥30% body fat for adult males and ≥35%
body fat for adult females. - ANSWER-False
True or False? An estimated 90-95% of cancer cases are related to lifestyle and
environmental factors. - ANSWER-True
Identify at least three lifestyle or environmental factors potentially associated with
cancer. - ANSWER-a. smoking , b. alcohol , c. diet (processed/fried foods and red
meat) , d.environmental pollutants , e. radiation , f. sun exposure , g. stress , h. physical
inactivity , i.sexually transmitted diseases , j. obesity
