NASM CPT EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the
following phases?
Select one:
a. Phase 2
b. Phase 1
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4 - ANS b. Phase 1
The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?
Select one:
a. Somatosensation
b. Strength
c. Vestibular senses
d. Vision - ANS b. Strength
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Select one:
a. Stabilization, Strength, and Power
b. Strength Endurance, Maximal Strength, and Power
c. Stabilization, Strength, and Maximal Strength
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, d. Stabilization, Muscular Development, and Power - ANS a. Stabilization, Strength, and
Power
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing the spine?
Select one:
a. Iliopsoas
b. Multifidus
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Erector spinae - ANS b. Multifidus
What are two medical precautions for self-myofascial techniques?
Select one:
a. Joint hypermobility and scoliosis
b. Extreme discomfort/pain and rheumatoid arthritis
c. Cancer and bleeding disorders
d. Osteoporosis and uncontrolled hypertension - ANS a. Joint hypermobility and scoliosis
Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes
of motion?
Select one:
a. Multiplanar training eliminates the risk for injury.
b. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.
c. Athletic performance is a universal goal.
d. Most injuries occur in the sagittal plane. - ANS b. Injuries often occur when rotating or
moving laterally.
What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) internal rotation exercise primarily target?
Select one:
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ANSWERS
A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the
following phases?
Select one:
a. Phase 2
b. Phase 1
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 4 - ANS b. Phase 1
The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?
Select one:
a. Somatosensation
b. Strength
c. Vestibular senses
d. Vision - ANS b. Strength
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
Select one:
a. Stabilization, Strength, and Power
b. Strength Endurance, Maximal Strength, and Power
c. Stabilization, Strength, and Maximal Strength
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, d. Stabilization, Muscular Development, and Power - ANS a. Stabilization, Strength, and
Power
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing the spine?
Select one:
a. Iliopsoas
b. Multifidus
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Erector spinae - ANS b. Multifidus
What are two medical precautions for self-myofascial techniques?
Select one:
a. Joint hypermobility and scoliosis
b. Extreme discomfort/pain and rheumatoid arthritis
c. Cancer and bleeding disorders
d. Osteoporosis and uncontrolled hypertension - ANS a. Joint hypermobility and scoliosis
Why is it important for clients to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, and stabilize in all planes
of motion?
Select one:
a. Multiplanar training eliminates the risk for injury.
b. Injuries often occur when rotating or moving laterally.
c. Athletic performance is a universal goal.
d. Most injuries occur in the sagittal plane. - ANS b. Injuries often occur when rotating or
moving laterally.
What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) internal rotation exercise primarily target?
Select one:
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