NSCA-CPT Exam Questions with
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- ANS-Which of the following is a common error when performing the lying knee to
chest stretch?
A. Allowing the other leg to lift off the floor
B. Keeping the back flat throughout the stretch (not answer)
C. Using the arms to pull the knee toward the chest
B. rising from seat during concentric - ANS-Which of the following would be considered
a technique error when performing a back extension on a machine?
A. extension of torso in concentric phase
B. rising from the seat during concentric phase
C. allowing torso to flex in eccentric phase.
- ANS-Which of the following coaching cues would be most appropriate when teaching
a client how to perform the forward lunge?
A. shift weight to the ball of the foot of the lead leg while flexing at the knee
B. lean torso slightly forward as you take a big step forward
C. balance the weight evenly between forward and trailing leg
Exercise that emphasizes loading the spine directly or indirectly.
EX: shoulder press - ANS-Structural exercise
- ANS-A client will be performing a 12-minute run test on a treadmill for the first time.
Which of the following instructions should be provided for the safety of the athlete?
A. begin by standing on the center of the belt while holding on to the handrails. (not it)
B. begin by standing to the side of the belt while holding on to the handrails
C. begin by straddling the belt while holding on to the handrails
B. reversing the body position and face away from the stair climber - ANS-When using a
stair climber, which of the following actions can result in excessive stress on the lower
back?
A. increasing the step depth to approximately 6-8 in (15-20 cm)
B. reversing the body position and face away from the stair climber
, C. using a stepping speed greater than 70 steps per minute
C. high training volume, low training intensity, one rest day per week - ANS-Which
combination of training factors would put a new client at the greatest risk for
overtraining?
A. low training volume, high training intensity, four rest days per week
B. mixed intensity and volume in a week, two rest days per week
C. high training volume, low training intensity, one rest day per week
C. activate EMS - ANS-If a client begins complaining of chest and neck pain suddenly
during an exercise session, what is the recommended response procedure?
A. ask the client to sit down until he/she feels better
B. continue training as his/her muscles are probably sore
C. Activate EMS
- ANS-Providing variety within a client's training program such as alternating activities
and the exercises provided on a given day as well as the intensity with which they are
performed can lead to which of the following?
A. decreased adaptations overtime (not it)
B. reduction in risk of overuse injuries
C. increased participation by the client
A. conduct not consistent with standard of care - ANS-A personal trainer does not
review a client's medical history questionnaire prior to conducting the fitness
assessment. During the fitness testing session, the client has a medical emergency.
This action could be considered negligent based on which of the following?
A. conduct not consistent with standard of care
B. conduct demonstrating lack of ethical practice
C. conduct cannot be considered negligent
A. risk management - ANS-Performing a health assessment and fitness screening on a
new client is an example of which legal defense strategy?
A. risk management
B. Standard of care
C. liability insurance
C. personal trainer and client - ANS-During a personal training session in a client's
home, the client's 15-year-old daughter trips on the base of the weight bench and is
injured. Who may be legally responsible?
A. personal trainer and manufacturer of weight bench (not it)
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- ANS-Which of the following is a common error when performing the lying knee to
chest stretch?
A. Allowing the other leg to lift off the floor
B. Keeping the back flat throughout the stretch (not answer)
C. Using the arms to pull the knee toward the chest
B. rising from seat during concentric - ANS-Which of the following would be considered
a technique error when performing a back extension on a machine?
A. extension of torso in concentric phase
B. rising from the seat during concentric phase
C. allowing torso to flex in eccentric phase.
- ANS-Which of the following coaching cues would be most appropriate when teaching
a client how to perform the forward lunge?
A. shift weight to the ball of the foot of the lead leg while flexing at the knee
B. lean torso slightly forward as you take a big step forward
C. balance the weight evenly between forward and trailing leg
Exercise that emphasizes loading the spine directly or indirectly.
EX: shoulder press - ANS-Structural exercise
- ANS-A client will be performing a 12-minute run test on a treadmill for the first time.
Which of the following instructions should be provided for the safety of the athlete?
A. begin by standing on the center of the belt while holding on to the handrails. (not it)
B. begin by standing to the side of the belt while holding on to the handrails
C. begin by straddling the belt while holding on to the handrails
B. reversing the body position and face away from the stair climber - ANS-When using a
stair climber, which of the following actions can result in excessive stress on the lower
back?
A. increasing the step depth to approximately 6-8 in (15-20 cm)
B. reversing the body position and face away from the stair climber
, C. using a stepping speed greater than 70 steps per minute
C. high training volume, low training intensity, one rest day per week - ANS-Which
combination of training factors would put a new client at the greatest risk for
overtraining?
A. low training volume, high training intensity, four rest days per week
B. mixed intensity and volume in a week, two rest days per week
C. high training volume, low training intensity, one rest day per week
C. activate EMS - ANS-If a client begins complaining of chest and neck pain suddenly
during an exercise session, what is the recommended response procedure?
A. ask the client to sit down until he/she feels better
B. continue training as his/her muscles are probably sore
C. Activate EMS
- ANS-Providing variety within a client's training program such as alternating activities
and the exercises provided on a given day as well as the intensity with which they are
performed can lead to which of the following?
A. decreased adaptations overtime (not it)
B. reduction in risk of overuse injuries
C. increased participation by the client
A. conduct not consistent with standard of care - ANS-A personal trainer does not
review a client's medical history questionnaire prior to conducting the fitness
assessment. During the fitness testing session, the client has a medical emergency.
This action could be considered negligent based on which of the following?
A. conduct not consistent with standard of care
B. conduct demonstrating lack of ethical practice
C. conduct cannot be considered negligent
A. risk management - ANS-Performing a health assessment and fitness screening on a
new client is an example of which legal defense strategy?
A. risk management
B. Standard of care
C. liability insurance
C. personal trainer and client - ANS-During a personal training session in a client's
home, the client's 15-year-old daughter trips on the base of the weight bench and is
injured. Who may be legally responsible?
A. personal trainer and manufacturer of weight bench (not it)
