NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
for a client with moderately elevated blood pressure, a low VO2max, and high
body fat, what would be most effective? - ANSWER--cardiovascular training and
reduced sodium intake
posterior pelvic tilt, commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises is a result of what? -
ANSWER--tightness in the glutes
ankle dorsiflexion is caused by___ - ANSWER--a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
when performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at
the shoulder? - ANSWER--no joint movement
what exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex - ANSWER--
barbell shrug
what is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine - ANSWER--kyphotic curve
what is a common error when performing an incline dumbbell press - ANSWER--
arms are not fully extended at the top of the concentric phase, hips are lifted off
the bench, the wrist and elbows lose alignment
what back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is
responsible for retraction of the scapula - ANSWER--rhomboids
,NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? seated leg extension, barbell bent-over row,
bench press, leg press - ANSWER--barbell bent over row
the performance of a dumbbell side raise occurs in what movement plane? -
ANSWER--frontal
what position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsiflexion - ANSWER--fully extended
what muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press -
ANSWER--latissimus dorsi and deltoid
based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize - ANSWER--standing single-arm dumbbell press
what refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays body and
positional movement - ANSWER--proprioception
what muscle if the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture -
ANSWER--hip abductors
clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the ___ - ANSWER--rhomboids
, NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle - ANSWER--
mitochondria
what anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training - ANSWER--testosterone
which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility - ANSWER--seated leg extension and hamstring
stretch
creatine phosphate, or the phosphagen system, would be the primary energy
system for what? - ANSWER--100-meter sprint
what type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae
muscle group during the performance of a push-up - ANSWER--isometric
increased blood flow o working muscles during a training session creates which of
the following immediate effects during the workout - ANSWER--acute increases in
muscle size
what has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise -
ANSWER--intensity of exercise
what causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise -
ANSWER--inadequate carbohydrates
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
for a client with moderately elevated blood pressure, a low VO2max, and high
body fat, what would be most effective? - ANSWER--cardiovascular training and
reduced sodium intake
posterior pelvic tilt, commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises is a result of what? -
ANSWER--tightness in the glutes
ankle dorsiflexion is caused by___ - ANSWER--a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
when performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at
the shoulder? - ANSWER--no joint movement
what exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex - ANSWER--
barbell shrug
what is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine - ANSWER--kyphotic curve
what is a common error when performing an incline dumbbell press - ANSWER--
arms are not fully extended at the top of the concentric phase, hips are lifted off
the bench, the wrist and elbows lose alignment
what back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is
responsible for retraction of the scapula - ANSWER--rhomboids
,NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk
stabilizers when using 80% 1RM? seated leg extension, barbell bent-over row,
bench press, leg press - ANSWER--barbell bent over row
the performance of a dumbbell side raise occurs in what movement plane? -
ANSWER--frontal
what position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when
the ankle is in full dorsiflexion - ANSWER--fully extended
what muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press -
ANSWER--latissimus dorsi and deltoid
based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize - ANSWER--standing single-arm dumbbell press
what refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays body and
positional movement - ANSWER--proprioception
what muscle if the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture -
ANSWER--hip abductors
clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise
in order to effectively train the ___ - ANSWER--rhomboids
, NCSF PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle - ANSWER--
mitochondria
what anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training - ANSWER--testosterone
which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility - ANSWER--seated leg extension and hamstring
stretch
creatine phosphate, or the phosphagen system, would be the primary energy
system for what? - ANSWER--100-meter sprint
what type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae
muscle group during the performance of a push-up - ANSWER--isometric
increased blood flow o working muscles during a training session creates which of
the following immediate effects during the workout - ANSWER--acute increases in
muscle size
what has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise -
ANSWER--intensity of exercise
what causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise -
ANSWER--inadequate carbohydrates
