NASM CPT 7 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
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,specificity principle standard which states that gradual increase of a physical demand on the body will
improve fitness
Archimedes' Principle the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the
object
The TRX Rip Trainer should be most beneficial to which of Phases 1, 2, and 5
the following phases of the OPT model?
What are the primary levels of the OPT model Stabilization, Strength, Power
What does the electron transport chain do? uses the high-energy electrons from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle to convert
ADP into ATP
maintenance stage has been consistently exercising for 6 months or more-less tempted to stop-
continues indefinitely
action stage has been exercising for up to 6 months
contemplation stage stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in the next 6
months but have taken no steps to start
precontemplation stage stage of change in which people have made no changes or plans to change
preparation stage stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change within the
next month
To quantify body compositional (fat mass loss) changes Body composition measurement
(A Fitness assessment measure)
Core stability is defined as The ability to maintain position stabilizing spine while extremities are moving
, Arthokinematics joint motion (unseen)
3 major types: roll, slide, spin
Osteokinematics movement of bones around a joint axis (visible)
Biomechanics The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human
body and the effects produced by these forces.
Kinesiology study of movement
type 1 osteoporosis "primary" caused by normal aging/lower estrogen & progesterone- following
menopause
type 2 osteoporosis "secondary" due to medical condition/alcohol abuse or smoking
Training Frequency The number of training sessions performed during a specified period (usually 1
week)
Training Intensity An individual's level of effort, compared with their maximal effort, which is usually
expressed as a percentage.
Training Volume The sum of the (reps x sets) x resistance used.
Training Duration amount of time of a training session
Unloading phase The concentric phase
stretch-shortening cycle eccentric (stretch) contraction followed immediately by concentric (shortening)
contraction
Amortization phase the transition period between the eccentric and concentric actions during
plyometrics; a crucial part of the stretch-shortening cycle that contributes to
power development
loading phase The eccentric phase of a reactive exercise
posterior pelvic tilt cause Rectus abdominis and hamstrings are thought to be tight causes LESSER lordotic
curve to lumbar spine
anterior pelvic tilt cause Hip flexors and erector spinae are expected to be tight causes GREATER lumbar
lordosis
2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CHEAT
SHEET & EXAM PREP
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,specificity principle standard which states that gradual increase of a physical demand on the body will
improve fitness
Archimedes' Principle the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the
object
The TRX Rip Trainer should be most beneficial to which of Phases 1, 2, and 5
the following phases of the OPT model?
What are the primary levels of the OPT model Stabilization, Strength, Power
What does the electron transport chain do? uses the high-energy electrons from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle to convert
ADP into ATP
maintenance stage has been consistently exercising for 6 months or more-less tempted to stop-
continues indefinitely
action stage has been exercising for up to 6 months
contemplation stage stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in the next 6
months but have taken no steps to start
precontemplation stage stage of change in which people have made no changes or plans to change
preparation stage stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change within the
next month
To quantify body compositional (fat mass loss) changes Body composition measurement
(A Fitness assessment measure)
Core stability is defined as The ability to maintain position stabilizing spine while extremities are moving
, Arthokinematics joint motion (unseen)
3 major types: roll, slide, spin
Osteokinematics movement of bones around a joint axis (visible)
Biomechanics The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human
body and the effects produced by these forces.
Kinesiology study of movement
type 1 osteoporosis "primary" caused by normal aging/lower estrogen & progesterone- following
menopause
type 2 osteoporosis "secondary" due to medical condition/alcohol abuse or smoking
Training Frequency The number of training sessions performed during a specified period (usually 1
week)
Training Intensity An individual's level of effort, compared with their maximal effort, which is usually
expressed as a percentage.
Training Volume The sum of the (reps x sets) x resistance used.
Training Duration amount of time of a training session
Unloading phase The concentric phase
stretch-shortening cycle eccentric (stretch) contraction followed immediately by concentric (shortening)
contraction
Amortization phase the transition period between the eccentric and concentric actions during
plyometrics; a crucial part of the stretch-shortening cycle that contributes to
power development
loading phase The eccentric phase of a reactive exercise
posterior pelvic tilt cause Rectus abdominis and hamstrings are thought to be tight causes LESSER lordotic
curve to lumbar spine
anterior pelvic tilt cause Hip flexors and erector spinae are expected to be tight causes GREATER lumbar
lordosis
