CSEP CEP PRACTICAL EXAM 2026 PREMIUM
REVIEW QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ Describe the Ebbling Treadmill test Answer: - 4 min warm up at
0% / 3-4 mph
- 4 min walk at 5% and self-selected speed
- 4 min cool down at 0%, should reach SSHR in last min
Measure - HR and Speed every minute
Scoring - Speed, age, SSHR in equation for VO2 max
◉ Describe the YMCA test Answer: 1st set - 0.5kp (25W) 3 min
2nd, 3rd, 4th sets of 3 min are determined from HR from 1st set
Should be within 10bpm of 85% max at 4th stage (if not, add 0.5kp
for 3 min)
Cool down at 0.5kp 3 min
Measure - HR during every minute
Scoring - Uses weight / HR / load to estimate VO2 max
◉ Describe the mCAFT Answer: - Starting stage determined using
client's age
- Step up and down steps using audio cadence
- Stopped when client can no longer keep cadence or criteria are met
,Measure - HR at end of stage
Scoring - Uses last level completed to predict VO2 max
◉ Describe the 1 mile walk Answer: - 3 min warm up at moderate
pace
- Walk 1 mile as quickly as possible
Measure - HR at end of test, time taken to complete test
Scoring - Uses weight, age and time completed to estimate VO2
◉ What is a MET? Answer: Oxygen cost of an activity
3.5 mL/kg/min
◉ What is RPE? Answer: Rate of perceived exertion
Used to quantify how many reps are left in the tank
◉ Describe 1RM, when it's used and why it's used Answer: How
much weight can be lifted for 1 rep
Commonly used for compound lifts (squat, bench)
Helps with load and rep prescription
Requires high technique and experienced lifters
,◉ What does a muscular strength test assess Answer: Amount of
force that can be produced
◉ Provide examples of muscular strength tests Answer: 1RM squat,
bench
Grip strength
◉ What does a muscular power test assess? Answer: Assesses how
quickly high force can be produced
◉ Give examples of power tests Answer: Vertical jump
1RM power clean
Standing long jump
◉ What does a muscular endurance test assess Answer: Amount of
force that can be maintained over a period of time
◉ Provide examples of muscular endurance tests Answer: Push ups
Chin ups
Plank
Single leg stance
, ◉ Grip strength protocol Answer: Grip taken between fingers and
palm of hand
Hold dynamometer in line with forearm at level of the thigh, away
from body
Exhale while squeezing
2 trials per hand
Scoring - max combined value of each hand
◉ Sit and reach protocol Answer: Feet flat against flexometer; must
not extend beyond crossboards
Inner edge of soles 6" apart
Knees fully extended
Hold position for two seconds
Lower head to max distance
Repeat test twice
Scoring - Highest value reached on flexometer
◉ 1/3RM protocol Answer: Warm up at 50%; add weight and lift
1/3 reps
If it can be done; add 10-120lbs until client can no longer lift
Scoring - Highest weight lifted
* Not to be done with novice lifters
REVIEW QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ Describe the Ebbling Treadmill test Answer: - 4 min warm up at
0% / 3-4 mph
- 4 min walk at 5% and self-selected speed
- 4 min cool down at 0%, should reach SSHR in last min
Measure - HR and Speed every minute
Scoring - Speed, age, SSHR in equation for VO2 max
◉ Describe the YMCA test Answer: 1st set - 0.5kp (25W) 3 min
2nd, 3rd, 4th sets of 3 min are determined from HR from 1st set
Should be within 10bpm of 85% max at 4th stage (if not, add 0.5kp
for 3 min)
Cool down at 0.5kp 3 min
Measure - HR during every minute
Scoring - Uses weight / HR / load to estimate VO2 max
◉ Describe the mCAFT Answer: - Starting stage determined using
client's age
- Step up and down steps using audio cadence
- Stopped when client can no longer keep cadence or criteria are met
,Measure - HR at end of stage
Scoring - Uses last level completed to predict VO2 max
◉ Describe the 1 mile walk Answer: - 3 min warm up at moderate
pace
- Walk 1 mile as quickly as possible
Measure - HR at end of test, time taken to complete test
Scoring - Uses weight, age and time completed to estimate VO2
◉ What is a MET? Answer: Oxygen cost of an activity
3.5 mL/kg/min
◉ What is RPE? Answer: Rate of perceived exertion
Used to quantify how many reps are left in the tank
◉ Describe 1RM, when it's used and why it's used Answer: How
much weight can be lifted for 1 rep
Commonly used for compound lifts (squat, bench)
Helps with load and rep prescription
Requires high technique and experienced lifters
,◉ What does a muscular strength test assess Answer: Amount of
force that can be produced
◉ Provide examples of muscular strength tests Answer: 1RM squat,
bench
Grip strength
◉ What does a muscular power test assess? Answer: Assesses how
quickly high force can be produced
◉ Give examples of power tests Answer: Vertical jump
1RM power clean
Standing long jump
◉ What does a muscular endurance test assess Answer: Amount of
force that can be maintained over a period of time
◉ Provide examples of muscular endurance tests Answer: Push ups
Chin ups
Plank
Single leg stance
, ◉ Grip strength protocol Answer: Grip taken between fingers and
palm of hand
Hold dynamometer in line with forearm at level of the thigh, away
from body
Exhale while squeezing
2 trials per hand
Scoring - max combined value of each hand
◉ Sit and reach protocol Answer: Feet flat against flexometer; must
not extend beyond crossboards
Inner edge of soles 6" apart
Knees fully extended
Hold position for two seconds
Lower head to max distance
Repeat test twice
Scoring - Highest value reached on flexometer
◉ 1/3RM protocol Answer: Warm up at 50%; add weight and lift
1/3 reps
If it can be done; add 10-120lbs until client can no longer lift
Scoring - Highest weight lifted
* Not to be done with novice lifters
