NASM CPT 7 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
isotonic muscle action ANSW✅✅force is produced, muscle tension is developed, movement
occurs through a given ROM
isometric muscle action ANSW✅✅When a muscle is exerting force equal to the force being placed
on it leading to no visible change in the muscle length
isokinetic muscle action ANSW✅✅When a muscle shortens at a constant speed over the full
range of motion
force ANSW✅✅an influence applied by one object to another, which results in an acceleration or
deceleration of the second object
length-tension relationship ANSW✅✅The resting length of a muscle and the tension the muscle
can produce at this resting length.
force- velocity curve ANSW✅✅the relationship of a muscle's ability to produce tension at
differing shortening velocities
force-couple ANSW✅✅muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint
rotary motion ANSW✅✅Movement of the bones around the joints
torque ANSW✅✅a force that causes rotation
motor behavior ANSW✅✅Motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli
motor control ANSW✅✅How the central nervous system integrates internal and external sensory
information with previous experiences to produce a motor response
,motor learning ANSW✅✅repeated practice of motor control processes, which lead to a change in
the ability to produce complex movements
motor development ANSW✅✅The change in motor skill behavior over time throughout the
lifespan
muscle synergies ANSW✅✅Groups of muscles that are recruited by the central nervous system to
provide movement.
proprioception ANSW✅✅The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all
mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement.
sensorimotor integration ANSW✅✅The cooperation of the nervous and muscular system in
gathering and interpreting information and executing movement.
feedback ANSW✅✅the use of sensory info and sensorimotor integration to help the HMS in
motor learning
internal feedback ANSW✅✅(sensory feedback)
The process whereby sensory information is used by the body to reactively monitor movement and
the environment.
external feedback ANSW✅✅Information provided by some external source, such as a health and
fitness professional, videotape, mirror, or heart rate monitor, to supplement the internal
environment.
fitness assessment ANSW✅✅a series of measurements
physical activity readiness questionnaire ANSW✅✅Par-q
used to asses the saftey and risk of begining an exercise regime.
gathering relevant background info from a client.
specific health questions.
,Objective information ANSW✅✅measurements - height, weight, body comp, body fat..
heart rate training zones ANSW✅✅Zone one 65-75%
builds aerobic base and aids in recovery
Zone two 76%-85%
increases aerobic and anaerobic endurance
Zone three 86%-95%
builds high-end work capacity
blood pressure ANSW✅✅the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels
after the blood is ejected from the heart
systolic ANSW✅✅The top number on a blood pressure
the pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts
diastolic ANSW✅✅second number of a blood pressure reading; measurement of the pressure on
artery walls when the heart is relaxed
good blood pressure ANSW✅✅120/80
skinfold measurements ANSW✅✅bicep
tricep
subscapular
Iliac crest
Body Mass Index ANSW✅✅BMI
22-24.9 good
weight(kg)/height(m)2
, weight (lbs)/height (inches2)x703
YMCA 3-min step test ANSW✅✅cardio fitness assessment
1. 3 minute step 96 steps per minute
2. within 5sec of completion measure
HR for 60sec
Rockport Walk Test ANSW✅✅cardio fitness assessment
1 mile walk as fast as possible
record time, and clients HR
use formula
static posture ANSW✅✅how an individual physically presents him/herself in a stance
pronation distortion system ANSW✅✅Foot Pronation (flat feet) and adducted and internally
rotated kneed (knock knees)
lower crossed syndrome ANSW✅✅A postural distortion syndrome characterized by an anterior
pelvic tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back)
upper crossed syndrome ANSW✅✅Rounded shoulder and/or forward head posture
kinetic checkpoint ANSW✅✅1. foot and ankle
2. knee
3. lumbo-pelvic hip complex (LPHC)
4. Shoulders
5. Head and Cervical spine
CORRECT ANSWERS
isotonic muscle action ANSW✅✅force is produced, muscle tension is developed, movement
occurs through a given ROM
isometric muscle action ANSW✅✅When a muscle is exerting force equal to the force being placed
on it leading to no visible change in the muscle length
isokinetic muscle action ANSW✅✅When a muscle shortens at a constant speed over the full
range of motion
force ANSW✅✅an influence applied by one object to another, which results in an acceleration or
deceleration of the second object
length-tension relationship ANSW✅✅The resting length of a muscle and the tension the muscle
can produce at this resting length.
force- velocity curve ANSW✅✅the relationship of a muscle's ability to produce tension at
differing shortening velocities
force-couple ANSW✅✅muscle groups moving together to produce movement around a joint
rotary motion ANSW✅✅Movement of the bones around the joints
torque ANSW✅✅a force that causes rotation
motor behavior ANSW✅✅Motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli
motor control ANSW✅✅How the central nervous system integrates internal and external sensory
information with previous experiences to produce a motor response
,motor learning ANSW✅✅repeated practice of motor control processes, which lead to a change in
the ability to produce complex movements
motor development ANSW✅✅The change in motor skill behavior over time throughout the
lifespan
muscle synergies ANSW✅✅Groups of muscles that are recruited by the central nervous system to
provide movement.
proprioception ANSW✅✅The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all
mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement.
sensorimotor integration ANSW✅✅The cooperation of the nervous and muscular system in
gathering and interpreting information and executing movement.
feedback ANSW✅✅the use of sensory info and sensorimotor integration to help the HMS in
motor learning
internal feedback ANSW✅✅(sensory feedback)
The process whereby sensory information is used by the body to reactively monitor movement and
the environment.
external feedback ANSW✅✅Information provided by some external source, such as a health and
fitness professional, videotape, mirror, or heart rate monitor, to supplement the internal
environment.
fitness assessment ANSW✅✅a series of measurements
physical activity readiness questionnaire ANSW✅✅Par-q
used to asses the saftey and risk of begining an exercise regime.
gathering relevant background info from a client.
specific health questions.
,Objective information ANSW✅✅measurements - height, weight, body comp, body fat..
heart rate training zones ANSW✅✅Zone one 65-75%
builds aerobic base and aids in recovery
Zone two 76%-85%
increases aerobic and anaerobic endurance
Zone three 86%-95%
builds high-end work capacity
blood pressure ANSW✅✅the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels
after the blood is ejected from the heart
systolic ANSW✅✅The top number on a blood pressure
the pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts
diastolic ANSW✅✅second number of a blood pressure reading; measurement of the pressure on
artery walls when the heart is relaxed
good blood pressure ANSW✅✅120/80
skinfold measurements ANSW✅✅bicep
tricep
subscapular
Iliac crest
Body Mass Index ANSW✅✅BMI
22-24.9 good
weight(kg)/height(m)2
, weight (lbs)/height (inches2)x703
YMCA 3-min step test ANSW✅✅cardio fitness assessment
1. 3 minute step 96 steps per minute
2. within 5sec of completion measure
HR for 60sec
Rockport Walk Test ANSW✅✅cardio fitness assessment
1 mile walk as fast as possible
record time, and clients HR
use formula
static posture ANSW✅✅how an individual physically presents him/herself in a stance
pronation distortion system ANSW✅✅Foot Pronation (flat feet) and adducted and internally
rotated kneed (knock knees)
lower crossed syndrome ANSW✅✅A postural distortion syndrome characterized by an anterior
pelvic tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back)
upper crossed syndrome ANSW✅✅Rounded shoulder and/or forward head posture
kinetic checkpoint ANSW✅✅1. foot and ankle
2. knee
3. lumbo-pelvic hip complex (LPHC)
4. Shoulders
5. Head and Cervical spine
