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NASM CPT-7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Practice questions for this set
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Muscle develops tension while visibly changing in length, ex- concentric and eccentric
Select the correct term
1Isotonic 2Concentric
3Isometric 4Periodization
Don't know?
Terms in this set (95)
SWOT Analysis strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs continuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
participating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward or recognition from
Extrinsic Motivation
others
Intrinsic Motivation engaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
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focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or
Process Goals
perform well
Outcome Goals targets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex- driving someone to the gym
The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual
Emotional Support
to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
Informational Support Providing accurate, current, and informative information, ex- from trainers
When someone engages in a behavior with an individual, ex- exercising with a friend
Companionship Support
or partner
Individual is either unaware or not interested in making a change within the next 6
Precontemplation
months
Contemplation Individual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within 6 months
Individual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps toward it, and
Preparation
may even be sporadically exercising
Action Individual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance Individual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts Special cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts Special cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
Vertebral Column Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Sliding Filament Theory Theory on the mechanism for muscle contraction
Actin Thin filaments
Myosin Thick filament
Type I Muscle Fibers Smaller, slow twitch, more resistant to fatigue
Type II Muscle Fibers Larger, fast twitch, faster to fatigue
Aerobic Requires oxygen
Sensory receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that
Muscle Spindles
change, stretch reflex
Golgi Tendon Sensitive to changes in muscle tension and rate of tension change
Atrium Superior chambers of the heart that gather blood returning to the heart
Ventricle Inferior chambers of the heart that pump blood to the lungs and body
Sinoatrial Node (SA Node) Located in the right atrium, serves as a natural pacemaker for the heart
Arteries Vessels that transport blood away from the heart
Veins Vessels that carry blood to the heart
Hypertension 140/90 or higher
Gluconeogenesis The formation of glucose from proteins and fats only
Sagittal Plane Divides body into left and right halves, front-to-back and up-and-down movements
Frontal Plane Divides body into front and back halves, side-to-side movements
Divides body into top and bottom halves, horizontal abduction and adduction, ex-
Transverse Plane
chest flys
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NASM CPT-7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
Muscle develops tension while visibly changing in length, ex- concentric and eccentric
Select the correct term
1Isotonic 2Concentric
3Isometric 4Periodization
Don't know?
Terms in this set (95)
SWOT Analysis strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
CEUs continuing education units; 2.0 units of CEU must be completed every 2 years
participating in an activity or behavior in order to get a reward or recognition from
Extrinsic Motivation
others
Intrinsic Motivation engaging in an activity or behavior because they feel satisfaction
1/
5
, 3/22/25, 12:15 NASM CPT-7 Exam Flashcards |
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focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or
Process Goals
perform well
Outcome Goals targets for performance that focus on the end result of the activity
Instrumental Support actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen , ex- driving someone to the gym
The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual
Emotional Support
to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern
Informational Support Providing accurate, current, and informative information, ex- from trainers
When someone engages in a behavior with an individual, ex- exercising with a friend
Companionship Support
or partner
Individual is either unaware or not interested in making a change within the next 6
Precontemplation
months
Contemplation Individual does not currently exercise, but is planning to start within 6 months
Individual is planning to begin exercising soon, and has taken steps toward it, and
Preparation
may even be sporadically exercising
Action Individual has been exercising for less than 6 months
Maintenance Individual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more
SMART Goals Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Osteoblasts Special cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
Osteoclasts Special cells that break down and remove old bone tissue
Vertebral Column Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Sliding Filament Theory Theory on the mechanism for muscle contraction
Actin Thin filaments
Myosin Thick filament
Type I Muscle Fibers Smaller, slow twitch, more resistant to fatigue
Type II Muscle Fibers Larger, fast twitch, faster to fatigue
Aerobic Requires oxygen
Sensory receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that
Muscle Spindles
change, stretch reflex
Golgi Tendon Sensitive to changes in muscle tension and rate of tension change
Atrium Superior chambers of the heart that gather blood returning to the heart
Ventricle Inferior chambers of the heart that pump blood to the lungs and body
Sinoatrial Node (SA Node) Located in the right atrium, serves as a natural pacemaker for the heart
Arteries Vessels that transport blood away from the heart
Veins Vessels that carry blood to the heart
Hypertension 140/90 or higher
Gluconeogenesis The formation of glucose from proteins and fats only
Sagittal Plane Divides body into left and right halves, front-to-back and up-and-down movements
Frontal Plane Divides body into front and back halves, side-to-side movements
Divides body into top and bottom halves, horizontal abduction and adduction, ex-
Transverse Plane
chest flys
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