NASM CPT 7TH EDITION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Endorphins
When developing a safe and effective warm-up for Phase 1, what is an important consideration for
flexibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-myofascial techniques
How are dietary supplements defined? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulated dietary materials used to increase
intake of a desired nutritional component
When discussing suspended bodyweight training, which of the following is the most accurate
statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-It increases flexibility and joint mobility.
What is the term for a postural disturbance being added to a task in order to make the task more
difficult? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perturbation
Which mechanoreceptor is sensitive to changes in muscular tension and rate of that tension change,
causing the muscle to relax, which prevents the muscle from excessive stress and possible injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Golgi tendon organs
Starting at what percentage of bone density loss does the risk of hip fracture increase by 2.5 times? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10%
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential because he wants
to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the military. Which employment
options provide him with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic locations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Conducting online coaching and personal training
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the
sagittal plane? - CORRECT ANSWER-Posterior pelvic tilt
,Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Postural
alignment
Which joint has the simplest movement, moving either back and forth or side to side? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nonaxial
A client performs a heavy squat exercise followed by a set of squat jumps. What type of resistance
training system is being used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complex training
What is sarcopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age-related loss of muscle tissue
Which condition is an example of a chronic disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 2 diabetes
If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client improve their technique by using guided practice to enhance
confidence, what determinant of behavior are they targeting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-Efficacy
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average untrained individual
Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness professional
focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide
information about the benefits of participating and hope they decide to participate
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Erector Spine
A client wants to improve their mile time. Which of the following is an outcome goal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-I want to run a 6-minute mile.
Which ADL would be most likely to involve the hip hinge? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
, Which of the following options would be the correct superset for back exercises during Phase 2 of the
OPT model? - CORRECT ANSWER-Seated cable row followed by stability ball dumbbell row
What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Arteriosclerosis
Which type of exercise accommodates effort whereby the harder the individual pushes or pulls, the
more resistance they feel, despite the movement speed remaining constant? - CORRECT ANSWER-
ISOKINETIC
What is the RDA for protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.8 g/kg of body weight
Which of these joint movements is part of backside mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hip extension
The difference between the end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes is referred to as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stroke volume
Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support? - CORRECT ANSWER-Coordinating group
events that are centered around physical activities
Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered aerobic? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The exercise is intense
Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during a
concentric contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER-As the velocity of the muscle action increases, its ability to
produce force decreases.
Which is very important as a prenatal vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER-FOLATE
Which heart chamber gathers oxygenated blood coming to the heart from the lungs? - CORRECT
ANSWER-left atrium
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