NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The biceps femoris would be most active during the concentric
phase of which of the following exercises?
a. Single leg Romanian deadlift
b. Front squat
c. Modified deadlift
d. Lateral step-up - ANSWER--A
Performance of a reverse lunge with trunk rotation occurs in what
movement plane(s)?
a. Frontal and sagittal
b. Sagittal and reverse
c. Reverse and transverse
d. Sagittal and transverse - ANSWER--D
If a client incorrectly performs knee raises with an anterior pelvic
tilt to 90° of hip flexion, what is the prime mover instead of the
abdominals?
a. The gluteus maximus
b. The hip adductors
c. The iliopsoas
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
d. The knee flexors - ANSWER--C
What is the prime mover of the standing calf raise exercise?
a. The anterior tibialis
b. The peroneus brevis
c. The gastrocnemius
d. The psoas major - ANSWER--C
What is a common biomechanical problem that occurs when
performing the leg press exercise with tight hip extensors?
a. The pelvis migrates into a posterior pelvic tilt
b. The knees are forced past the toes
c. Cervical spine stress occurs due to neck flexion
d. All of the above - ANSWER--A
Which of the following muscle fiber types maintain the highest
concentration of mitochondria to fuel aerobic metabolism?
a. Type I
b. Type IIa
c. Type IIb
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
d. Type Ix - ANSWER--A
During the upward phase of the barbell back squat, the
quadriceps would undergo a(n) __________ contraction?
a. Eccentric
b. Concentric
c. Isometric
d. Isokinetic - ANSWER--B
Which of the following muscles is used to maintain posture and
therefore would have the greatest concentration of type I fibers?
a. Pectoralis major
b. Biceps brachii
c. Biceps femoris
d. Soleus - ANSWER--D
Medical clearance is recommended for clients who present with
all of the following values except:
a. Resting heart rate > 100bpm
b. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
c. Cholesterol ratio ≥ 5
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The biceps femoris would be most active during the concentric
phase of which of the following exercises?
a. Single leg Romanian deadlift
b. Front squat
c. Modified deadlift
d. Lateral step-up - ANSWER--A
Performance of a reverse lunge with trunk rotation occurs in what
movement plane(s)?
a. Frontal and sagittal
b. Sagittal and reverse
c. Reverse and transverse
d. Sagittal and transverse - ANSWER--D
If a client incorrectly performs knee raises with an anterior pelvic
tilt to 90° of hip flexion, what is the prime mover instead of the
abdominals?
a. The gluteus maximus
b. The hip adductors
c. The iliopsoas
,NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
d. The knee flexors - ANSWER--C
What is the prime mover of the standing calf raise exercise?
a. The anterior tibialis
b. The peroneus brevis
c. The gastrocnemius
d. The psoas major - ANSWER--C
What is a common biomechanical problem that occurs when
performing the leg press exercise with tight hip extensors?
a. The pelvis migrates into a posterior pelvic tilt
b. The knees are forced past the toes
c. Cervical spine stress occurs due to neck flexion
d. All of the above - ANSWER--A
Which of the following muscle fiber types maintain the highest
concentration of mitochondria to fuel aerobic metabolism?
a. Type I
b. Type IIa
c. Type IIb
, NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
d. Type Ix - ANSWER--A
During the upward phase of the barbell back squat, the
quadriceps would undergo a(n) __________ contraction?
a. Eccentric
b. Concentric
c. Isometric
d. Isokinetic - ANSWER--B
Which of the following muscles is used to maintain posture and
therefore would have the greatest concentration of type I fibers?
a. Pectoralis major
b. Biceps brachii
c. Biceps femoris
d. Soleus - ANSWER--D
Medical clearance is recommended for clients who present with
all of the following values except:
a. Resting heart rate > 100bpm
b. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
c. Cholesterol ratio ≥ 5
