NCEP Certification Study Guide EXAM
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7 primary movements push, pull, bend, twist, squat, lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of Better appearance, improved health, feeling
exercise. better, performing better, and stress reliever
What are the components of Nutritional Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM,
Fitness? Cardiovascular Training, Resistance Training, and
Attitude Training
What is a calorie? Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an Ability to move a bone around an axis using An
example. internal force.
An example is bringing your leg up high and then
holding it there w/o anything (other than your leg
muscles themselves) to keep the leg in an
extended position.
Define Passive Stretching. Give an Ability to move a bone around an axis with help
example. I from an external force.
An example is using a belt when stretching.
, Define Static Stretching. Give an Not continually moving.
example.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an In constant motion.
example.
An example is standing upright and putting either
leg on elevation to front. Keep legs straight. With
back straight bend over and repeatedly reach
forward and relax.
What is blood pressure? Amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls
during the pumping (systolic) and diastolic
phases.
What is the formula for training (220-age) x % of max heart rate
heart rate?
Define endurance Submaximal force repeatedly over time
Define strength Maximum force produced in a specific
enviroment
Define power work over time
What is your core? Defined as the ability to stabilize your spine and
transfer load efficiently throughout the body
List at least 5 cardiac risk factors High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol level,
heart disease, smoking.
List at least 3 signs and symptoms Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or
of cardiopulmonary disease accelerated heart rate
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
(GRADED A+) DETAILED ANSWERS!!
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Terms in this set (91)
7 primary movements push, pull, bend, twist, squat, lunge, gait
Name at least 5 benefits of Better appearance, improved health, feeling
exercise. better, performing better, and stress reliever
What are the components of Nutritional Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM,
Fitness? Cardiovascular Training, Resistance Training, and
Attitude Training
What is a calorie? Unit of Energy
Define Active Stretching. Give an Ability to move a bone around an axis using An
example. internal force.
An example is bringing your leg up high and then
holding it there w/o anything (other than your leg
muscles themselves) to keep the leg in an
extended position.
Define Passive Stretching. Give an Ability to move a bone around an axis with help
example. I from an external force.
An example is using a belt when stretching.
, Define Static Stretching. Give an Not continually moving.
example.
An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)
Define Ballistic Stretching. Give an In constant motion.
example.
An example is standing upright and putting either
leg on elevation to front. Keep legs straight. With
back straight bend over and repeatedly reach
forward and relax.
What is blood pressure? Amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls
during the pumping (systolic) and diastolic
phases.
What is the formula for training (220-age) x % of max heart rate
heart rate?
Define endurance Submaximal force repeatedly over time
Define strength Maximum force produced in a specific
enviroment
Define power work over time
What is your core? Defined as the ability to stabilize your spine and
transfer load efficiently throughout the body
List at least 5 cardiac risk factors High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol level,
heart disease, smoking.
List at least 3 signs and symptoms Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular or
of cardiopulmonary disease accelerated heart rate
