NSCA-CPT Vocabulary Terms
Flexibility - answer The ability of a joint to move freely through a full normal range of
motion
Hyper laxity - answer Allows the joints of the body to achieve a ROM that exceeds what
is considered normal
Factors Affecting Flexibility - answer1) Joint structure
2) Age
3) Sex
4) Elasticity
5) Core temperature
6) Activity level
7) Training program
Elasticity - answerAbility to return to original resting length after a passive stretch
Plasticity - answerRefers to the tendency to assume a new and greater length after a
passive stretch, even after the load is removed
Ballistic Stretching - answerRapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement; bouncing
Static Stretching - answerInvolves relaxing and simultaneous lengthening of the
stretched muscle
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - answerPerformed with a partner and makes
use of both passive and active muscle actions
Dynamic Stretching - answerAvoids bouncing and includes movements specific to a
sport or movement pattern
Passive Warm-Up - answerInvolves methods such as showers, heating pads, or
massages
General Warm-Up - answerInvolves basic activities that require movement of the major
muscle groups, such as jogging, cycling, or jumping rope
Specific Warm-Up - answerIncludes movements that are an actual part of the activity
Pronated Grip - answerMost frequently used grip in resistance training where the palms
are face down and knuckles are up
Supinated Grip - answerGrip where the palms are up and knuckles are down
, Neutral Grip - answerGrip where the palms face in and the knuckles point out to the
side
Alternated Grip - answerGrip where one hand is pronated and the other is supinated;
best grip for spotting
Closed Grip - answerGrip where the thumb wraps around the bar
Open Grip - answerGrip where the thumb is placed next to the index finger
Supine Position - answerPosition for exercises performed lying down on the back facing
up
Prone Position - answerPosition for exercises performed lying facedown
Sticking Point - answerThe most difficult part of the exercise
Valsalva Maneuver - answerExhaling with a "closed" throat
6 Variables for Safe Cardiovascular Training - answer1) Proper hydration
2) Appropriate clothing/footwear
3) Warm-up and cool-down
4) Prescription of exercise frequency, intensity, duration
5) Proper breathing techniques
6) Exercise program variation
Four Basic Program Training Principles - answer1) Specificity
2) Overload
3) Variation
4) Progression
Specificity - answerTraining a client in a specific way to produce a targeted change or
result
Overload - answerRefers to a training stress or intensity that is greater than what the
client is used to
Variation - answerManipulation of specific training variables
Progression - answerProcess of altering training stress as a client adapts
Core Exercises - answerExercise that involves two or more primary joints and engages
large muscles withle activating synergistic muscles
Flexibility - answer The ability of a joint to move freely through a full normal range of
motion
Hyper laxity - answer Allows the joints of the body to achieve a ROM that exceeds what
is considered normal
Factors Affecting Flexibility - answer1) Joint structure
2) Age
3) Sex
4) Elasticity
5) Core temperature
6) Activity level
7) Training program
Elasticity - answerAbility to return to original resting length after a passive stretch
Plasticity - answerRefers to the tendency to assume a new and greater length after a
passive stretch, even after the load is removed
Ballistic Stretching - answerRapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement; bouncing
Static Stretching - answerInvolves relaxing and simultaneous lengthening of the
stretched muscle
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - answerPerformed with a partner and makes
use of both passive and active muscle actions
Dynamic Stretching - answerAvoids bouncing and includes movements specific to a
sport or movement pattern
Passive Warm-Up - answerInvolves methods such as showers, heating pads, or
massages
General Warm-Up - answerInvolves basic activities that require movement of the major
muscle groups, such as jogging, cycling, or jumping rope
Specific Warm-Up - answerIncludes movements that are an actual part of the activity
Pronated Grip - answerMost frequently used grip in resistance training where the palms
are face down and knuckles are up
Supinated Grip - answerGrip where the palms are up and knuckles are down
, Neutral Grip - answerGrip where the palms face in and the knuckles point out to the
side
Alternated Grip - answerGrip where one hand is pronated and the other is supinated;
best grip for spotting
Closed Grip - answerGrip where the thumb wraps around the bar
Open Grip - answerGrip where the thumb is placed next to the index finger
Supine Position - answerPosition for exercises performed lying down on the back facing
up
Prone Position - answerPosition for exercises performed lying facedown
Sticking Point - answerThe most difficult part of the exercise
Valsalva Maneuver - answerExhaling with a "closed" throat
6 Variables for Safe Cardiovascular Training - answer1) Proper hydration
2) Appropriate clothing/footwear
3) Warm-up and cool-down
4) Prescription of exercise frequency, intensity, duration
5) Proper breathing techniques
6) Exercise program variation
Four Basic Program Training Principles - answer1) Specificity
2) Overload
3) Variation
4) Progression
Specificity - answerTraining a client in a specific way to produce a targeted change or
result
Overload - answerRefers to a training stress or intensity that is greater than what the
client is used to
Variation - answerManipulation of specific training variables
Progression - answerProcess of altering training stress as a client adapts
Core Exercises - answerExercise that involves two or more primary joints and engages
large muscles withle activating synergistic muscles
