UPDATED 2025/2026 NCEP Certification Exam
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Nutrition, flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training,
What are the five components
of fitness? resistance training, attitude training
What is a calorie? unit of energy
Define active stretching ability to move a bone around an axis using only
and give an example internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-10 seconds with
several repetitions
Define passive stretching ability to move a bone around an axis with help from an
and give an example external force: hamstring stretch with trained
professional
Define static stretching not continually moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds
and give an example
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Define ballistic in constant motion: body weight squats
stretching and give an
example
What is blood pressure? amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls during
High blood pressure? the pumping (systolic) and filling (diastolic) phases;
high = 140/90 mmHg
What is the formula for (220-age) x % max heart rate
training heart rate?
Define endurance. sub-maximal force repeated over time
Define strength. maximal force produced in a specific environment
Define power. work/time
What is your core? the stabilization of your spine and transfer of a load efficiently
throughout the body
Age: men over 45 and
women over 55
List 5 cardiac risk factors. Diabetes: counts as
known disease
Cholesterol level: 200 or
greater Smoking
Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease
Chest pain
List at least 3 signs and
Dizziness
symptoms of cardiopulmonary
Shortness of
disease.
breath
Apparently
What are the three risk Healthy
stratifications?
Increased
Risk Known
Disease
1. Eat at least 5-6 small meals per day: increases
metabolism and regulates blood sugar
2. Do not eat refined foods, especially sugar: manages insulin
What are the five components levels
3. Watch your fat intake: unsaturated fats = good! (like Omega 3s
to a healthy eating strategy?
and 6s in a 1:1 ratio)
4. Drink plenty of water: helps to feel hydrated,
satiated/full (half body weight in ounces or 3-6
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