NASM CPT FINAL Exam, Questions and Correct
Answers, 111 Q&A. With Complete Verified
Solution, 100% Correct. 2024/5.
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane?
Gluteus medius
Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and older are obese?
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories per gram
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to explosive force
production?
Amortization
Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?
Reciprocal inhibition
What type of client is ideally suited for stage 2 training around VT1?
Fitness enthusiasts regularly engaging in physical activity or those seeking further improvements in
cardiovascular endurance or weight loss
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?
Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when
performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of?
Mechanical specificity
What is cardiac output?
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial rolling?
1 to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
What are the steps in the cumulative injury cycle?
Tissue trauma, inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesions, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle
imbalance
, Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs?
Osteokinematics
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core?
Side plank
Which of the following is considered a superficial muscle of the core?
Erector spinae
Where in the heart is the sinoatrial node located?
Right atrium
Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body?
Left ventricle
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy metabolism?
B vitamins
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily protein intake to maximize muscle
protein synthesis?
1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
Which of the following statements is the most accurate when discussing strength-training machines?
Not all strength-training machines are designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the effectiveness
of the intended exercise.
What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an
inflammatory response?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is defined as the distance covered in one stride?
Stride length
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
The person has suffered an ACL sprain
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular contractions by providing a binding
site?
Troponin
When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia?
Answers, 111 Q&A. With Complete Verified
Solution, 100% Correct. 2024/5.
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane?
Gluteus medius
Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and older are obese?
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories per gram
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to explosive force
production?
Amortization
Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?
Reciprocal inhibition
What type of client is ideally suited for stage 2 training around VT1?
Fitness enthusiasts regularly engaging in physical activity or those seeking further improvements in
cardiovascular endurance or weight loss
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?
Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when
performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of?
Mechanical specificity
What is cardiac output?
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial rolling?
1 to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
What are the steps in the cumulative injury cycle?
Tissue trauma, inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesions, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle
imbalance
, Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs?
Osteokinematics
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core?
Side plank
Which of the following is considered a superficial muscle of the core?
Erector spinae
Where in the heart is the sinoatrial node located?
Right atrium
Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body?
Left ventricle
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy metabolism?
B vitamins
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily protein intake to maximize muscle
protein synthesis?
1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
Which of the following statements is the most accurate when discussing strength-training machines?
Not all strength-training machines are designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the effectiveness
of the intended exercise.
What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an
inflammatory response?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is defined as the distance covered in one stride?
Stride length
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
The person has suffered an ACL sprain
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular contractions by providing a binding
site?
Troponin
When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia?
