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NASM CPT 2024 Practice ExamQuestions & Answers
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane? -
ANSWER-Gluteus medius
How can systolic blood pressure be defined? - ANSWER-The pressure in
arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top)
number recorded
Which of the following defines the general goal or outcome of training in zone 1?
- ANSWER-Develop an appropriate aerobic base
The drawing-in maneuver increases activation of what muscle? -
ANSWER-Transverse abdominis
The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains? -
ANSWER-The mind and behavior
What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus? -
ANSWER-The knees collapsing inward
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the
process of becoming more fit? - ANSWER-Intrinsic motivation
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWER-A disease in which the density and quality of
bone tissue is reduced, causing bones to become weak and fragile
Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every
phase of the OPT model? - ANSWER-Cable machines
,What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress? -
ANSWER-Measurable
Which of the following statements is true about proprietary blends? -
ANSWER-Proprietary blends should typically be avoided, as the precise amount
of each ingredient is not disclosed.
What are the two components of a sarcomere? - ANSWER-actin and myosin
What statement best describes a mid-market health club? - ANSWER-A health
club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like
higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness
workouts included in the price of membership
For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per
exercise session? - ANSWER-200 to 300 kcal
Which of the following can cause undue fatigue, increase the risk of injury, and
potentially lead to burnout? - ANSWER-Overtraining
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold
measurements? - ANSWER-Take a minimum of two measurements at each site;
each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average at each site.
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk
of which injury by 46%? - ANSWER-Ankle sprains
Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are
characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated
decline of lung function? - ANSWER-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)
Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the
front and slightly lateral (outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)? -
ANSWER-Tensor fascia latae
, You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet
because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while
staying within your scope of practice? - ANSWER-Some fats are essential and
required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might
lead to deficiencies.
Which of the following terms can be defined as relating to one side of the body? -
ANSWER-Unilateral
Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what? - ANSWER-Vitamin and
mineral deficiencies
Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness? -
ANSWER-Medicine ball
A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a
fitness competition and, due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she
wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving her? - ANSWER-Extrinsic
motivation
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For
how many seconds is the eccentric muscle action performed? - ANSWER-4
seconds
What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization? - ANSWER-Squat
jump with stabilization
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - ANSWER-Metabolic adaptations and
changes in energy expenditure due to changes in energy intake
What is the definition of anthropometry? - ANSWER-The field of study of the
measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical
variation in size, weight, and proportion
Scoliosis refers to deviations of the spine in which plane of motion? -
ANSWER-Frontal plane
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