NCCPT Practice Exam 2024 With Correct
Answers
Why are the three types of connective tissue that encompass muscle?
Endomysium, perimysium, epimysium.
What are the heart rate zones?
Zone 1: 40-65% maximum heart rate
Zone 2: ("aerobic endurance zone") : 65-85%
Zone 3: "peak zone" 85%+
What is the law of facilitation?
When an impulse passes once through a given set of neurons to the exclusion of
others, it will tend to do so again; and each time it transverses this path, the resistance
will be smaller.
What is a myofibril? What are the two myofilaments that compose a myofibril?
The smallest unit of a muscle cell. Actin (thin) and myosin (thick) filaments.
What is the most important aspect to focus on when trying to sell services to a
potential client?
Their goals.
A claims made policy is an example of what kind of insurance?
Liability insurance.
Which two subjects should you refrain from speaking with your clients?
Religion and politics.
(T/F) It is important for clients to use the mirrors to monitor technique.
True.
What are the three means of communication?
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic.
How often should you call back your intros?
At least once.
(T/F) When someone suffers from an epileptic seizure you should place a hard
object between the person's teeth.
False.
What does the acronym BMI stand for?
Body mass index.
Normal resting heart rates are:
60-100 beats per minute (bpm).
A normal blood pressure reading is:
120/80 mm/hg.
For a hypertrophic response to occur the repetition range should be:
Six to twelve repetitions per set.
Define unilateral training.
Training one side of the body at a time.
When working with loads under 60% of maximum how long should the rest
periods be?
,Approximately 45 seconds to two minutes.
What is the double double training technique?
In this technique the user performs two different double jointed exercises for the same
muscle group back to back.
How much time under tension is needed to receive an Aerobic/Muscular
Endurance training effect?
Greater than 70 seconds.
When do type 2A muscle fibers fatigue?
Begin at six seconds and fully fatigue at 30-120 seconds.
Name the four chambers of the heart.
Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle.
Describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure.
What is considered to be a normal reading?
Systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular contraction. Diastolic
pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular filling. 120/80 is
considered a normal reading.
How could you determine the maximum heart rate and training heart rate when
designing a cardiovascular workout for a client?
V02 Max test: 220 - age x % = THR, 220 - age - RHR x % + RHR = THR (Karvonen), or
220 - age x % x 1.15 = THR.
Name the two functions of blood.
Transport oxygen and nutrients to the cell and removes wastes and carbon dioxide from
the cell.
What is the definition of OBLA?
Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation.
What is the valsalva maneuver?
Exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed.
With exercise lasting longer than ten seconds what system kicks in to provide
ATP?
Glycolytic System.
How long does Glycolysis last?
From ten seconds to three minutes.
What is a co-contraction?
When the agonist and antagonist contract simultaneously.
What is a double jointed muscle?
A muscle in the body that crosses two joints and is able produce a motion at more than
one joint.
What would afferent information be?
Nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the central nervous system.
What is a motor unit?
A single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates.
What body type is characterized by a muscular build?
Mesomorph.
When a client has a decrease in appetite, inability to sleep and elevated heart
rate, they may be:
Overtraining.
, Define the origin of a muscle.
The attachment nearest to the midline of the body and/or the end attached to the least
moveable bone.
Define visceral or smooth muscles.
Which vitamins have a risk for toxicity?
Fat soluble vitamins.
What does the acronym RDA stand for?
Recommended Dietary Allowance.
What macronutrient provides the majority of energy used by muscles in the first
three minutes of activity?
Carbohydrates.
According to the American Dietetic Association, a person should drink _______ 8
oz glasses of water a day.
8 8 oz glasses of water (64 oz).
Name the essential fats.
Linolenic and linoleic acids.
What vitamin is most affected the industrialization of our food supply?
Vitamin B (B vitamins).
The recommended intake for dietary fiber is:
25-30 grams.
Glucose and fructose are examples of:
Monosaccharides.
Which vitamin helps maintain collagen?
Vitamin C.
What is collagen?
The most abundant protein in the body.
What is ballistic stretching?
Uncontrolled bouncing, jerking, bobbing or pulsing to achieve greater ROM.
Define the term elastic.
The ability to return back to their original shape.
What should a trainer pay attention to when working with a pregnant client in the
first trimester.
Heart rate, core temperature, and making sure the client is not exercised to exhaustion.
How often should a pregnant woman consume water when exercising? How
much water should be consumed in an hour long training session?
At least every ten minutes. 16 to 32 ounces during a one hour session.
How many tender points must a person have to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
11 out of 18 tender points for three months or longer.
What is the primary symptom of Fibromyalgia?
Muscle soreness.
Which muscle dorsiflexes the ankle?
Tibialis anterior.
What type of joint allows flexion and extension?
A ball and socket or hinge joint.
What muscle plantar flexes the foot?
Gastrocnemius.
Answers
Why are the three types of connective tissue that encompass muscle?
Endomysium, perimysium, epimysium.
What are the heart rate zones?
Zone 1: 40-65% maximum heart rate
Zone 2: ("aerobic endurance zone") : 65-85%
Zone 3: "peak zone" 85%+
What is the law of facilitation?
When an impulse passes once through a given set of neurons to the exclusion of
others, it will tend to do so again; and each time it transverses this path, the resistance
will be smaller.
What is a myofibril? What are the two myofilaments that compose a myofibril?
The smallest unit of a muscle cell. Actin (thin) and myosin (thick) filaments.
What is the most important aspect to focus on when trying to sell services to a
potential client?
Their goals.
A claims made policy is an example of what kind of insurance?
Liability insurance.
Which two subjects should you refrain from speaking with your clients?
Religion and politics.
(T/F) It is important for clients to use the mirrors to monitor technique.
True.
What are the three means of communication?
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic.
How often should you call back your intros?
At least once.
(T/F) When someone suffers from an epileptic seizure you should place a hard
object between the person's teeth.
False.
What does the acronym BMI stand for?
Body mass index.
Normal resting heart rates are:
60-100 beats per minute (bpm).
A normal blood pressure reading is:
120/80 mm/hg.
For a hypertrophic response to occur the repetition range should be:
Six to twelve repetitions per set.
Define unilateral training.
Training one side of the body at a time.
When working with loads under 60% of maximum how long should the rest
periods be?
,Approximately 45 seconds to two minutes.
What is the double double training technique?
In this technique the user performs two different double jointed exercises for the same
muscle group back to back.
How much time under tension is needed to receive an Aerobic/Muscular
Endurance training effect?
Greater than 70 seconds.
When do type 2A muscle fibers fatigue?
Begin at six seconds and fully fatigue at 30-120 seconds.
Name the four chambers of the heart.
Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle.
Describe what occurs during the systolic and diastolic phase of blood pressure.
What is considered to be a normal reading?
Systolic is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular contraction. Diastolic
pressure is the pressure in the arterial walls during ventricular filling. 120/80 is
considered a normal reading.
How could you determine the maximum heart rate and training heart rate when
designing a cardiovascular workout for a client?
V02 Max test: 220 - age x % = THR, 220 - age - RHR x % + RHR = THR (Karvonen), or
220 - age x % x 1.15 = THR.
Name the two functions of blood.
Transport oxygen and nutrients to the cell and removes wastes and carbon dioxide from
the cell.
What is the definition of OBLA?
Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation.
What is the valsalva maneuver?
Exhaling forcibly with the glottis closed.
With exercise lasting longer than ten seconds what system kicks in to provide
ATP?
Glycolytic System.
How long does Glycolysis last?
From ten seconds to three minutes.
What is a co-contraction?
When the agonist and antagonist contract simultaneously.
What is a double jointed muscle?
A muscle in the body that crosses two joints and is able produce a motion at more than
one joint.
What would afferent information be?
Nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the central nervous system.
What is a motor unit?
A single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates.
What body type is characterized by a muscular build?
Mesomorph.
When a client has a decrease in appetite, inability to sleep and elevated heart
rate, they may be:
Overtraining.
, Define the origin of a muscle.
The attachment nearest to the midline of the body and/or the end attached to the least
moveable bone.
Define visceral or smooth muscles.
Which vitamins have a risk for toxicity?
Fat soluble vitamins.
What does the acronym RDA stand for?
Recommended Dietary Allowance.
What macronutrient provides the majority of energy used by muscles in the first
three minutes of activity?
Carbohydrates.
According to the American Dietetic Association, a person should drink _______ 8
oz glasses of water a day.
8 8 oz glasses of water (64 oz).
Name the essential fats.
Linolenic and linoleic acids.
What vitamin is most affected the industrialization of our food supply?
Vitamin B (B vitamins).
The recommended intake for dietary fiber is:
25-30 grams.
Glucose and fructose are examples of:
Monosaccharides.
Which vitamin helps maintain collagen?
Vitamin C.
What is collagen?
The most abundant protein in the body.
What is ballistic stretching?
Uncontrolled bouncing, jerking, bobbing or pulsing to achieve greater ROM.
Define the term elastic.
The ability to return back to their original shape.
What should a trainer pay attention to when working with a pregnant client in the
first trimester.
Heart rate, core temperature, and making sure the client is not exercised to exhaustion.
How often should a pregnant woman consume water when exercising? How
much water should be consumed in an hour long training session?
At least every ten minutes. 16 to 32 ounces during a one hour session.
How many tender points must a person have to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
11 out of 18 tender points for three months or longer.
What is the primary symptom of Fibromyalgia?
Muscle soreness.
Which muscle dorsiflexes the ankle?
Tibialis anterior.
What type of joint allows flexion and extension?
A ball and socket or hinge joint.
What muscle plantar flexes the foot?
Gastrocnemius.
