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[Show more]NSCA - CPT: PROGRAM PLANNING/ EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
What mode of training may be used for improved stride length while sprinting? - -Resisted Training 
What type of fat should be consumed in the least, or not consumed? - -Trans Fat 
What load and rep scheme is most app...
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What mode of training may be used for improved stride length while sprinting? - -Resisted Training 
What type of fat should be consumed in the least, or not consumed? - -Trans Fat 
What load and rep scheme is most app...
NSCA-CPT PRACTICE/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & 
ANSWERS. VERIFIED/ 
The optimal area for body weight training in a gym is which of the following? - -49 sq ft. 
A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Where should the personal trainer 
recommend the mirrors be placed? - -Position bottom ...
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The optimal area for body weight training in a gym is which of the following? - -49 sq ft. 
A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Where should the personal trainer 
recommend the mirrors be placed? - -Position bottom ...
NSCA-CPT: CLIENT CONSULTATION & ASSESSMENT/ 
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What components of personal training services should be assessed to determine compatibility? - -- 
Detailed description of services available. 
- Evaluate the level of exercise readiness. 
- Assess suitability ...
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EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What components of personal training services should be assessed to determine compatibility? - -- 
Detailed description of services available. 
- Evaluate the level of exercise readiness. 
- Assess suitability ...
NSCA-CPT READINESS TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
following eight weeks of regular strength training, a 10-year-old boy made significant gains in chest 
press and leg press performance. What is most responsible for his training-induced gains in muscle 
strength? - -neural adaptati...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
following eight weeks of regular strength training, a 10-year-old boy made significant gains in chest 
press and leg press performance. What is most responsible for his training-induced gains in muscle 
strength? - -neural adaptati...
NSCA (PROGRAM DESIGN) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Principles of effective goal setting 
1. Make goals specific, measurable, and observable 
2. clearly identify time constraints 
3. use moderately difficult goals 
4. record goals and monitor progress 
5. diversify process, performa...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Principles of effective goal setting 
1. Make goals specific, measurable, and observable 
2. clearly identify time constraints 
3. use moderately difficult goals 
4. record goals and monitor progress 
5. diversify process, performa...
NSCA-CPT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
100% ACCURATE/ VERIFIED/ 
Personal trainers MATER. What does MATER stand for? - -- Motivate 
- Assess 
- Train 
- Educate 
- Refer 
During the initial interview, the personal trainer and client assess _______, develop _____, and establish 
a client-train...
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Personal trainers MATER. What does MATER stand for? - -- Motivate 
- Assess 
- Train 
- Educate 
- Refer 
During the initial interview, the personal trainer and client assess _______, develop _____, and establish 
a client-train...
NSCA-CPT FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ 
VERIFIED/ 
How does VO2max change with chronic aerobic endurance training? What causes this change? - - 
Increases, due to increased Q (cardiac output; due to increased SV, not HR) 
How is HR affected by chronic aerobic endurance training? -...
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How does VO2max change with chronic aerobic endurance training? What causes this change? - - 
Increases, due to increased Q (cardiac output; due to increased SV, not HR) 
How is HR affected by chronic aerobic endurance training? -...
NSCA-CPT EXAM QUESTIONS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are considered core exercises? Give examples - -Multi-joint exercises that work one big 
muscle along with other smaller muscle and joints. 
Ex: bench press, back squat 
What is considered a structural exercise? Give examples - ...
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What are considered core exercises? Give examples - -Multi-joint exercises that work one big 
muscle along with other smaller muscle and joints. 
Ex: bench press, back squat 
What is considered a structural exercise? Give examples - ...
NSCA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Typical patterns for use of steroids - -stacking and cycling 
Hormone precursor theorized to increase body's ability to produce a specific hormone - - 
prohormones 
Acromegaly is a risk factor for athletes who use which ...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Typical patterns for use of steroids - -stacking and cycling 
Hormone precursor theorized to increase body's ability to produce a specific hormone - - 
prohormones 
Acromegaly is a risk factor for athletes who use which ...
NSCA RESISTANCE TRAINING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
1 Rep %1 RM equals - -100% 
2 Rep %1 RM equals - -95% 
3 Rep %1 RM equals - -93% 
4 Rep %1 RM equals - -90% 
5 Rep %1 RM equals - -87% 
6 Rep %1 RM equals - -85% 
7 Rep %1 RM equals - -83% 
8 Rep %1 RM equals - -80% 
9 Rep...
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1 Rep %1 RM equals - -100% 
2 Rep %1 RM equals - -95% 
3 Rep %1 RM equals - -93% 
4 Rep %1 RM equals - -90% 
5 Rep %1 RM equals - -87% 
6 Rep %1 RM equals - -85% 
7 Rep %1 RM equals - -83% 
8 Rep %1 RM equals - -80% 
9 Rep...
NSCA PRACTICE TEST REVIEW - PART 2 EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
Which training modality cannot utilize a 5% increase in training intensity as effectively? - -training 
for hypertrophy 
hypertrophy - -large number of exercises with short recovery periods, which does not facil...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
Which training modality cannot utilize a 5% increase in training intensity as effectively? - -training 
for hypertrophy 
hypertrophy - -large number of exercises with short recovery periods, which does not facil...
NSCA PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Can a client's VO2 Max be estimated without having them exercise? - -Yes 
All of these are examples of foods and beverages that provide the largest number of empty calories for 
americans excepts: Rice and Bread, Cheese, Sodas/energy dri...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Can a client's VO2 Max be estimated without having them exercise? - -Yes 
All of these are examples of foods and beverages that provide the largest number of empty calories for 
americans excepts: Rice and Bread, Cheese, Sodas/energy dri...
NSCA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? - -during 
completion of the health appraisal process 
When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? - -at th...
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AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? - -during 
completion of the health appraisal process 
When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? - -at th...
NSCA EXAM STUDY GUIDE CLIENT CONSULTATION 
AND ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
A. Initial Interview – 
What are some predictors of a successful client-personal trainer relationship? - -The personal 
trainer should provide a detailed description of the services available. import...
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AND ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
A. Initial Interview – 
What are some predictors of a successful client-personal trainer relationship? - -The personal 
trainer should provide a detailed description of the services available. import...
NSCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ FINAL/ 
GRADED A+ 
A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has developed facial hair 
and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is the most effective indicator of 
their physical maturation ...
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GRADED A+ 
A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has developed facial hair 
and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is the most effective indicator of 
their physical maturation ...
NSCA ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 
CHAPTERS 1-11: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
About how big is a myofibril? - -1 micrometer in diameter (Ch. 1) 
About how big is a sarcomere? - -About 2.5 micormeters in length (Ch. 1) 
About how many respiratory generations are t...
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About how big is a myofibril? - -1 micrometer in diameter (Ch. 1) 
About how big is a sarcomere? - -About 2.5 micormeters in length (Ch. 1) 
About how many respiratory generations are t...
NSCA CPT - END OF CHAPTER STUDY QUESTIONS (3RD 
EDITION TEXTBOOK)/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle? 
A. epimysium 
B. endomysium 
C. perimysium 
D. fascicle 
A 
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle...
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EDITION TEXTBOOK)/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle? 
A. epimysium 
B. endomysium 
C. perimysium 
D. fascicle 
A 
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle...
NSCA CPT STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - -- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 
days) of moderate intensity 
- 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity 
Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - ...
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Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - -- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 
days) of moderate intensity 
- 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity 
Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - ...
NSCA CPT PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the general recommendations in an exercise protocol for overweight or obese clients to aid 
with their posture problems and low back pain? - -Strengthen the abdominals + stretch the hip 
flexor muscles 
the excessive abdomin...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the general recommendations in an exercise protocol for overweight or obese clients to aid 
with their posture problems and low back pain? - -Strengthen the abdominals + stretch the hip 
flexor muscles 
the excessive abdomin...
NSCA CPT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
A ___ is a cell that is specialized to contract and generate force (tension) - -Muscle fiber 
a 5'6 22 y.o. female is training for a marathon, currently focusing on weight loss to improve running. She 
weighs 154 lbs (70 kg) and has a BF of 2...
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A ___ is a cell that is specialized to contract and generate force (tension) - -Muscle fiber 
a 5'6 22 y.o. female is training for a marathon, currently focusing on weight loss to improve running. She 
weighs 154 lbs (70 kg) and has a BF of 2...
NSCA CPT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 
RATED A+ 
Which of the following changes in muscle length and tension are associated with a muscle spindle and a 
golgi tendon? 
A. MS - rapid muscle length change, GT - increase in muscle tension 
B. MS - decrease in muscle tension, GT - slow muscle len...
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RATED A+ 
Which of the following changes in muscle length and tension are associated with a muscle spindle and a 
golgi tendon? 
A. MS - rapid muscle length change, GT - increase in muscle tension 
B. MS - decrease in muscle tension, GT - slow muscle len...
NSCA CPT CHAPTER 1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 
3 Types of muscles - -smooth, skeletal, cardiac 
Actin - -thin filaments found in myofilaments 
Action potentials - -electrical impulses 
Appendicular Skeleton - -Bones of upper and lower limbs 
Responsible for movement associated with exercis...
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ANSWERS, 
3 Types of muscles - -smooth, skeletal, cardiac 
Actin - -thin filaments found in myofilaments 
Action potentials - -electrical impulses 
Appendicular Skeleton - -Bones of upper and lower limbs 
Responsible for movement associated with exercis...
NSCA CPSS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-management strategy ...
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Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-management strategy ...
NSCA CHAPTER 1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. RATED A+ 
Three types of muscle - -Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal 
(Skeletal attaches to bone) 
Epimysium - -Connective tissue surrounding the skeletal muscle 
Muscle is divided into? - -Muscle fibres 
What is a bundle of muscle fibres c...
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ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. RATED A+ 
Three types of muscle - -Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal 
(Skeletal attaches to bone) 
Epimysium - -Connective tissue surrounding the skeletal muscle 
Muscle is divided into? - -Muscle fibres 
What is a bundle of muscle fibres c...
NSCA CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST 
- CSCS COMPLETE REVIEW / QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain good health? 
a. to maintain cellular structure and function 
b. to prevent diseases such as cancer 
c. to strengthe...
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- CSCS COMPLETE REVIEW / QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain good health? 
a. to maintain cellular structure and function 
b. to prevent diseases such as cancer 
c. to strengthe...
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