UPDATED 2024/2025 NCEP Certification Exam Questions and answers with complete solution graded A+ (Already passed)
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NCEP Fitness Personal Trainer Certification
Institution
NCEP Fitness Personal Trainer Certification
What are the five components of fitness? - CORRECT ANS Nutrition, flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training
What is a calorie? - CORRECT ANS unit of energy
Define active stretching and give an example - CORRECT ANS ability to move a bone aro...
NCEP Certification Exam 2023
Questions and answers with complete
solution graded A+ (Already passed)
What are the five components of fitness? - CORRECT ANS Nutrition, flexibility
(ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training
What is a calorie? - CORRECT ANS unit of energy
Define active stretching and give an example - CORRECT ANS ability to move a
bone around an axis using only internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-10 seconds
with several repetitions
Define passive stretching and give an example - CORRECT ANS ability to move
a bone around an axis with help from an external force: hamstring stretch with
trained professional
Define static stretching and give an example - CORRECT ANS not continually
moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds
Define ballistic stretching and give an example - CORRECT ANS in constant
motion: body weight squats
What is blood pressure? High blood pressure? - CORRECT ANS amount of
pressure placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and filling
(diastolic) phases; high = 140/90 mmHg
What is the formula for training heart rate? - CORRECT ANS (220-age) x % max
heart rate
Define endurance. - CORRECT ANS sub-maximal force repeated over time
Define strength. - CORRECT ANS maximal force produced in a specific
environment
Define power. - CORRECT ANS work/time
What is your core? - CORRECT ANS the stabilization of your spine and transfer
of a load efficiently throughout the body
List 5 cardiac risk factors. - CORRECT ANS Age: men over 45 and women over
55
Diabetes: counts as known disease
Cholesterol level: 200 or greater
Smoking
Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease
List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease. - CORRECT ANS
Chest pain
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
What are the three risk stratifications? - CORRECT ANS Apparently Healthy
Increased Risk
Known Disease
What are the five components to a healthy eating strategy? - CORRECT ANS 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 levels
3. Watch your fat intake: unsaturated fats = good! (like Omega 3s 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 liters/day
5. Proper supplementation: feel good on diet! (multivitamin/Omega 3)
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