CATA Certification Exam Prep Test Bank 2025 with 500
Questions and Correct Answers | Certified Athletic
Therapist (CAT(c)) Exam Practice Test Bank (Latest)
An "athlete" is considered to be __________ - ANSWER-Any physically active
individual participating in recreational or organized sport
In Canada, how many years does a minor have to file suit for negligence? -
ANSWER-Up to 2 years after they turn 18
A hockey player wearing an improperly fitted helmet suffers a skull fracture and
files a lawsuit against the helmet manufacturer. In this case, will the helmet
manufacturer be held liable? Explain why - ANSWER-No they will not be held
liable as the helmet was not used correctly by the consumer.
True or false, professional liability insurance will cover an athletic therapist in the
case of a criminal complaint - ANSWER-False, professional liability insurance
will only cover a civil case.
True or false, an athletic therapist can legally reduce a partial dislocation of a
finger or toe. - ANSWER-True
Battery is defined as ______________ - ANSWER-Physical act that results in
harmful or offensive contact with another person without that person's consent
What is true regarding the relationship of the athletic therapist and strength &
conditioning coaches on a team? - ANSWER-The role of the AT is to critically
review the training and conditioning program designed by the strength and
conditioning coach
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,True or false, eccentric exercise does not need to be regularly incorporated in order
to prevent injuries to those muscles which decelerate movement. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following air pollutants can cause problems for asthmatics?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Nitrogen Dioxide
C. Sulfur Dioxide
D. Ozone
E. C & D
F. All of the above - ANSWER-E.
List the 3 functions of a spotter during free weight exercise - ANSWER-Protect
lifter from injury
Make recommendations for proper lifting technique
Motivate the lifter
True or false, muscle must be overloaded both eccentrically and concentrically in
order for the greatest strength improvement to occur - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true regarding exercise machines:
Has no restricted motions
Amount of weight that can be lifted is decreased compared to free weights
Easy to incrementally increase or decrease the weight used
More dangerous compared to using free weights - ANSWER-Easy to
incrementally increase or decrease the weight used
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,List the 10 principles of conditioning: - ANSWER-Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
What does the acronym SAID stand for? - ANSWER-Specific adaptation to
imposed demands
Describe the SAID Principle: - ANSWER-As the body is subjected to
stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over time to
overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve flexibility?
- ANSWER-6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-It should include exercises
that address all major muscle groups
What are 4 key benefits of a dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-1. enhances
coordination and motor ability (revs up nervous system)
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, 2. prepares muscles & joints in a more activity-specific manner
3. forces individuals to focus & concentrate
4. includes exercises that addresses all major muscle groups
True or false: Athletes can wait 15min or longer after a dynamic warmup as effects
last for up to 45 min - ANSWER-False, individuals should start activity
immediately after warmup and should not wait longer than 15 min.
Which of the following is false regarding cool down?
A. It enables the body to return to a resting state
B. It should last 5-10min
C.Individuals who stretch during cooldown tend to have fewer problems with
muscle soreness
D. Most teams place equal emphasis on both the warmup and the cooldown -
ANSWER-D.
Athletic therapy draws on which of the following disciplines?
I Exercise
II Medicine
III Physical Therapy
IV Chiropractic
V Physical Education
VI Personal Training
VII Sports - ANSWER-I, II, III, V, VII
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Questions and Correct Answers | Certified Athletic
Therapist (CAT(c)) Exam Practice Test Bank (Latest)
An "athlete" is considered to be __________ - ANSWER-Any physically active
individual participating in recreational or organized sport
In Canada, how many years does a minor have to file suit for negligence? -
ANSWER-Up to 2 years after they turn 18
A hockey player wearing an improperly fitted helmet suffers a skull fracture and
files a lawsuit against the helmet manufacturer. In this case, will the helmet
manufacturer be held liable? Explain why - ANSWER-No they will not be held
liable as the helmet was not used correctly by the consumer.
True or false, professional liability insurance will cover an athletic therapist in the
case of a criminal complaint - ANSWER-False, professional liability insurance
will only cover a civil case.
True or false, an athletic therapist can legally reduce a partial dislocation of a
finger or toe. - ANSWER-True
Battery is defined as ______________ - ANSWER-Physical act that results in
harmful or offensive contact with another person without that person's consent
What is true regarding the relationship of the athletic therapist and strength &
conditioning coaches on a team? - ANSWER-The role of the AT is to critically
review the training and conditioning program designed by the strength and
conditioning coach
pg. 1
,True or false, eccentric exercise does not need to be regularly incorporated in order
to prevent injuries to those muscles which decelerate movement. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following air pollutants can cause problems for asthmatics?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Nitrogen Dioxide
C. Sulfur Dioxide
D. Ozone
E. C & D
F. All of the above - ANSWER-E.
List the 3 functions of a spotter during free weight exercise - ANSWER-Protect
lifter from injury
Make recommendations for proper lifting technique
Motivate the lifter
True or false, muscle must be overloaded both eccentrically and concentrically in
order for the greatest strength improvement to occur - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true regarding exercise machines:
Has no restricted motions
Amount of weight that can be lifted is decreased compared to free weights
Easy to incrementally increase or decrease the weight used
More dangerous compared to using free weights - ANSWER-Easy to
incrementally increase or decrease the weight used
pg. 2
,List the 10 principles of conditioning: - ANSWER-Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
What does the acronym SAID stand for? - ANSWER-Specific adaptation to
imposed demands
Describe the SAID Principle: - ANSWER-As the body is subjected to
stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over time to
overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve flexibility?
- ANSWER-6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-It should include exercises
that address all major muscle groups
What are 4 key benefits of a dynamic warmup? - ANSWER-1. enhances
coordination and motor ability (revs up nervous system)
pg. 3
, 2. prepares muscles & joints in a more activity-specific manner
3. forces individuals to focus & concentrate
4. includes exercises that addresses all major muscle groups
True or false: Athletes can wait 15min or longer after a dynamic warmup as effects
last for up to 45 min - ANSWER-False, individuals should start activity
immediately after warmup and should not wait longer than 15 min.
Which of the following is false regarding cool down?
A. It enables the body to return to a resting state
B. It should last 5-10min
C.Individuals who stretch during cooldown tend to have fewer problems with
muscle soreness
D. Most teams place equal emphasis on both the warmup and the cooldown -
ANSWER-D.
Athletic therapy draws on which of the following disciplines?
I Exercise
II Medicine
III Physical Therapy
IV Chiropractic
V Physical Education
VI Personal Training
VII Sports - ANSWER-I, II, III, V, VII
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