NASM CPT 2024 Exam Questions & Answers
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Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane? - ✔✔Gluteus medius
How can systolic blood pressure be defined? - ✔✔The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when
the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded
Which of the following defines the general goal or outcome of training in zone 1? - ✔✔Develop an
appropriate aerobic base
The drawing-in maneuver increases activation of what muscle? - ✔✔Transverse abdominis
The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains? - ✔✔The mind and behavior
What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus? - ✔✔The knees collapsing
inward
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more
fit? - ✔✔Intrinsic motivation
What is osteoporosis? - ✔✔A disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced, causing
bones to become weak and fragile
Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT
model? - ✔✔Cable machines
What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress? - ✔✔Measurable
,Which of the following statements is true about proprietary blends? - ✔✔Proprietary blends should
typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed.
What are the two components of a sarcomere? - ✔✔actin and myosin
What statement best describes a mid-market health club? - ✔✔A health club that provides all the
features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement
sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership
For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session? - ✔✔200
to 300 kcal
Which of the following can cause undue fatigue, increase the risk of injury, and potentially lead to
burnout? - ✔✔Overtraining
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements? - ✔✔Take a
minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an
average at each site.
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?
- ✔✔Ankle sprains
Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased
breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function? - ✔✔Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the front and slightly lateral
(outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)? - ✔✔Tensor fascia latae
You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet because she wants to avoid
gaining weight. How might you respond, while staying within your scope of practice? - ✔✔Some fats are
essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might lead to
deficiencies.
, Which of the following terms can be defined as relating to one side of the body? - ✔✔Unilateral
Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what? - ✔✔Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness? - ✔✔Medicine ball
A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and,
due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving
her? - ✔✔Extrinsic motivation
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the
eccentric muscle action performed? - ✔✔4 seconds
What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization? - ✔✔Squat jump with stabilization
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - ✔✔Metabolic adaptations and changes in energy expenditure due to
changes in energy intake
What is the definition of anthropometry? - ✔✔The field of study of the measurement of living humans
for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion
Scoliosis refers to deviations of the spine in which plane of motion? - ✔✔Frontal plane
Asking a client to balance on an unstable surface while barefoot would challenge which system? -
✔✔Somatosensory system
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care,
what is it referring to? - ✔✔Evidence-based practice
| 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
2024 Version
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane? - ✔✔Gluteus medius
How can systolic blood pressure be defined? - ✔✔The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when
the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded
Which of the following defines the general goal or outcome of training in zone 1? - ✔✔Develop an
appropriate aerobic base
The drawing-in maneuver increases activation of what muscle? - ✔✔Transverse abdominis
The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains? - ✔✔The mind and behavior
What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus? - ✔✔The knees collapsing
inward
Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more
fit? - ✔✔Intrinsic motivation
What is osteoporosis? - ✔✔A disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced, causing
bones to become weak and fragile
Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT
model? - ✔✔Cable machines
What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress? - ✔✔Measurable
,Which of the following statements is true about proprietary blends? - ✔✔Proprietary blends should
typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed.
What are the two components of a sarcomere? - ✔✔actin and myosin
What statement best describes a mid-market health club? - ✔✔A health club that provides all the
features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement
sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership
For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session? - ✔✔200
to 300 kcal
Which of the following can cause undue fatigue, increase the risk of injury, and potentially lead to
burnout? - ✔✔Overtraining
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements? - ✔✔Take a
minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an
average at each site.
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?
- ✔✔Ankle sprains
Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased
breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function? - ✔✔Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the front and slightly lateral
(outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)? - ✔✔Tensor fascia latae
You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet because she wants to avoid
gaining weight. How might you respond, while staying within your scope of practice? - ✔✔Some fats are
essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might lead to
deficiencies.
, Which of the following terms can be defined as relating to one side of the body? - ✔✔Unilateral
Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what? - ✔✔Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness? - ✔✔Medicine ball
A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and,
due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving
her? - ✔✔Extrinsic motivation
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the
eccentric muscle action performed? - ✔✔4 seconds
What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization? - ✔✔Squat jump with stabilization
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - ✔✔Metabolic adaptations and changes in energy expenditure due to
changes in energy intake
What is the definition of anthropometry? - ✔✔The field of study of the measurement of living humans
for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion
Scoliosis refers to deviations of the spine in which plane of motion? - ✔✔Frontal plane
Asking a client to balance on an unstable surface while barefoot would challenge which system? -
✔✔Somatosensory system
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care,
what is it referring to? - ✔✔Evidence-based practice
