ACTION CPT TRAINER ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
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◉ Concentric Muscle contraction. Answer: Produce enough force to
overcome external load & shorten the muscle. Ex: lifting barbell
◉ eccentric contraction. Answer: Produce force while the muscle is
lengthening, it is the resistance of the movement. Ex: lowering barbell
◉ isometric contraction. Answer: Produce force, but there is no change
in muscle length. Ex: holding barbell in position
◉ What are the 3 kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the
individual needs a break from training or is training too hard? Give at
least one example of each.. Answer: •Life signs
➢Loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities.
➢Increased irritability.
➢Increased sleeping problems.
•Training signs
➢Deterioration in performance.
,➢Fatigue during workout that lasts throughout day.
➢Loss of motivation.
•Health signs
➢Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure.
➢Loss of appetite or nausea.
➢Head colds.
◉ What information should be included in the initial client assessment?.
Answer: General history: occupation, lifestyle/hobbies
Medical history: Injuries & Surgeries
•Diseases and Medical Conditions - includes things like arthritis,
diabetes, and hypertension, as well as chronic pain issues
•Medications - prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal/natural
remedies
◉ Define periodization and list at least three ways to accomplish
periodization in the training program. Answer: Periodization is the use of
progressive cycles (varying volume and intensity) in resistance training
to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up and
increase effectiveness of the training program.
Change exercises, use different resistance or load, change number of
exercises, adjust nutrition, change type of muscle contraction.
, ◉ Name and describe the different types of flexibility. Answer:
Corrective flexibility
•First part of the flexibility continuum.
•Designed to correct muscle imbalances and improve joint ailments.
•Involves static stretching - stretching the antagonist muscle and holding
the position.
Active flexibility
•Second phase of flexibility continuum.
•Improves the efficiency of neuromuscular interactions.
•Active-isolated stretching uses agonist and synergist muscles to allow
the antagonist muscle to stretch.
Functional flexibility
•Final phase of the flexibility continuum.
•Allows for the achievement of maximum extensibility of soft tissue and
neuromuscular control, increasing power as well as strength.
•Dynamic stretching utilizes a combination of active muscle exertion,
speed of movement, and momentum to stretch a group of muscles.
◉ What is the recommended order of the fitness assessment tests?.
Answer: 1.Non-fatiguing tests (i.e., height/weight measurements,
skinfolds, vertical jump, etc.)
2.Agility tests
3.Maximal strength and power tests
4.Sprint tests
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Concentric Muscle contraction. Answer: Produce enough force to
overcome external load & shorten the muscle. Ex: lifting barbell
◉ eccentric contraction. Answer: Produce force while the muscle is
lengthening, it is the resistance of the movement. Ex: lowering barbell
◉ isometric contraction. Answer: Produce force, but there is no change
in muscle length. Ex: holding barbell in position
◉ What are the 3 kinds of primary warning signs that can indicate the
individual needs a break from training or is training too hard? Give at
least one example of each.. Answer: •Life signs
➢Loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities.
➢Increased irritability.
➢Increased sleeping problems.
•Training signs
➢Deterioration in performance.
,➢Fatigue during workout that lasts throughout day.
➢Loss of motivation.
•Health signs
➢Increased resting heart rate and/or blood pressure.
➢Loss of appetite or nausea.
➢Head colds.
◉ What information should be included in the initial client assessment?.
Answer: General history: occupation, lifestyle/hobbies
Medical history: Injuries & Surgeries
•Diseases and Medical Conditions - includes things like arthritis,
diabetes, and hypertension, as well as chronic pain issues
•Medications - prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal/natural
remedies
◉ Define periodization and list at least three ways to accomplish
periodization in the training program. Answer: Periodization is the use of
progressive cycles (varying volume and intensity) in resistance training
to avoid overtraining, deter boredom, keep stimulus levels up and
increase effectiveness of the training program.
Change exercises, use different resistance or load, change number of
exercises, adjust nutrition, change type of muscle contraction.
, ◉ Name and describe the different types of flexibility. Answer:
Corrective flexibility
•First part of the flexibility continuum.
•Designed to correct muscle imbalances and improve joint ailments.
•Involves static stretching - stretching the antagonist muscle and holding
the position.
Active flexibility
•Second phase of flexibility continuum.
•Improves the efficiency of neuromuscular interactions.
•Active-isolated stretching uses agonist and synergist muscles to allow
the antagonist muscle to stretch.
Functional flexibility
•Final phase of the flexibility continuum.
•Allows for the achievement of maximum extensibility of soft tissue and
neuromuscular control, increasing power as well as strength.
•Dynamic stretching utilizes a combination of active muscle exertion,
speed of movement, and momentum to stretch a group of muscles.
◉ What is the recommended order of the fitness assessment tests?.
Answer: 1.Non-fatiguing tests (i.e., height/weight measurements,
skinfolds, vertical jump, etc.)
2.Agility tests
3.Maximal strength and power tests
4.Sprint tests
