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AND ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
A. Initial Interview – 
What are some predictors of a successful client-personal trainer relationship? - -The personal 
trainer should provide a detailed description of the services available. import...
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AND ASSESSMENT/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
A. Initial Interview – 
What are some predictors of a successful client-personal trainer relationship? - -The personal 
trainer should provide a detailed description of the services available. import...
NSCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ FINAL/ 
GRADED A+ 
A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has developed facial hair 
and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is the most effective indicator of 
their physical maturation ...
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GRADED A+ 
A strength and conditioning professional is training two 16-year-old males; one has developed facial hair 
and a deepened voice, while the other has not. Which of the following is the most effective indicator of 
their physical maturation ...
NSCA ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 
CHAPTERS 1-11: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
About how big is a myofibril? - -1 micrometer in diameter (Ch. 1) 
About how big is a sarcomere? - -About 2.5 micormeters in length (Ch. 1) 
About how many respiratory generations are t...
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CHAPTERS 1-11: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ 
About how big is a myofibril? - -1 micrometer in diameter (Ch. 1) 
About how big is a sarcomere? - -About 2.5 micormeters in length (Ch. 1) 
About how many respiratory generations are t...
NSCA CSCS PRACTICE: PROGRAM DESIGN EXAM 
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
An athlete with a low back injury has been cleared by the athletic training staff to participate in strength 
and conditioning activities during the last phase of tissue healing. Which of the following exercises is ...
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REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
An athlete with a low back injury has been cleared by the athletic training staff to participate in strength 
and conditioning activities during the last phase of tissue healing. Which of the following exercises is ...
NSCA CSCS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions? 
potassium 
calcium 
troponin 
tropomyosin - -calcium 
Which of the following substances acts at the NMJ to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit? 
acetylcholine 
ATP 
...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions? 
potassium 
calcium 
troponin 
tropomyosin - -calcium 
Which of the following substances acts at the NMJ to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit? 
acetylcholine 
ATP 
...
NSCA CPT - END OF CHAPTER STUDY QUESTIONS (3RD 
EDITION TEXTBOOK)/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle? 
A. epimysium 
B. endomysium 
C. perimysium 
D. fascicle 
A 
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle...
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EDITION TEXTBOOK)/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscle? 
A. epimysium 
B. endomysium 
C. perimysium 
D. fascicle 
A 
How many neuromuscular junctions does each muscle...
NSCA CPT STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - -- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 
days) of moderate intensity 
- 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity 
Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - ...
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Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - -- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 
days) of moderate intensity 
- 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity 
Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - ...
NSCA CPT PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the general recommendations in an exercise protocol for overweight or obese clients to aid 
with their posture problems and low back pain? - -Strengthen the abdominals + stretch the hip 
flexor muscles 
the excessive abdomin...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the general recommendations in an exercise protocol for overweight or obese clients to aid 
with their posture problems and low back pain? - -Strengthen the abdominals + stretch the hip 
flexor muscles 
the excessive abdomin...
NSCA CPT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
A ___ is a cell that is specialized to contract and generate force (tension) - -Muscle fiber 
a 5'6 22 y.o. female is training for a marathon, currently focusing on weight loss to improve running. She 
weighs 154 lbs (70 kg) and has a BF of 2...
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A ___ is a cell that is specialized to contract and generate force (tension) - -Muscle fiber 
a 5'6 22 y.o. female is training for a marathon, currently focusing on weight loss to improve running. She 
weighs 154 lbs (70 kg) and has a BF of 2...
NSCA CPT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 
RATED A+ 
Which of the following changes in muscle length and tension are associated with a muscle spindle and a 
golgi tendon? 
A. MS - rapid muscle length change, GT - increase in muscle tension 
B. MS - decrease in muscle tension, GT - slow muscle len...
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RATED A+ 
Which of the following changes in muscle length and tension are associated with a muscle spindle and a 
golgi tendon? 
A. MS - rapid muscle length change, GT - increase in muscle tension 
B. MS - decrease in muscle tension, GT - slow muscle len...
NSCA CPT CHAPTER 1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 
3 Types of muscles - -smooth, skeletal, cardiac 
Actin - -thin filaments found in myofilaments 
Action potentials - -electrical impulses 
Appendicular Skeleton - -Bones of upper and lower limbs 
Responsible for movement associated with exercis...
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ANSWERS, 
3 Types of muscles - -smooth, skeletal, cardiac 
Actin - -thin filaments found in myofilaments 
Action potentials - -electrical impulses 
Appendicular Skeleton - -Bones of upper and lower limbs 
Responsible for movement associated with exercis...
NSCA CPSS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-management strategy ...
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Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-management strategy ...
NSCA CHAPTER 1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. RATED A+ 
Three types of muscle - -Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal 
(Skeletal attaches to bone) 
Epimysium - -Connective tissue surrounding the skeletal muscle 
Muscle is divided into? - -Muscle fibres 
What is a bundle of muscle fibres c...
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ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE. RATED A+ 
Three types of muscle - -Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal 
(Skeletal attaches to bone) 
Epimysium - -Connective tissue surrounding the skeletal muscle 
Muscle is divided into? - -Muscle fibres 
What is a bundle of muscle fibres c...
NSCA CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST 
- CSCS COMPLETE REVIEW / QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain good health? 
a. to maintain cellular structure and function 
b. to prevent diseases such as cancer 
c. to strengthe...
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- CSCS COMPLETE REVIEW / QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS/ 
Why do sedentary ,healthy adults require dietary proteins/amino acids to maintain good health? 
a. to maintain cellular structure and function 
b. to prevent diseases such as cancer 
c. to strengthe...
NSCA- CSCS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE. GRADED A+. 
sliding filament theory 
theory that actin filaments slide toward each other during muscle contraction, while the myosin filaments 
are still 
Z line 
A dark thin protein band to which actin filaments are attached in a striat...
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sliding filament theory 
theory that actin filaments slide toward each other during muscle contraction, while the myosin filaments 
are still 
Z line 
A dark thin protein band to which actin filaments are attached in a striat...
NSCA-CPT PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. 
The optimal area for body weight training in a gym is which of the following? - -49 sq ft. 
A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Where should the personal trainer recommend 
the mirrors be placed? - -Posit...
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GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. 
The optimal area for body weight training in a gym is which of the following? - -49 sq ft. 
A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Where should the personal trainer recommend 
the mirrors be placed? - -Posit...
NSCA-CPT FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE. RATED A+ 
How does VO2max change with chronic aerobic endurance training? What causes this change? - - 
Increases, due to increased Q (cardiac output; due to increased SV, not HR) 
How is HR affected by chronic aerobic endurance training?...
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How does VO2max change with chronic aerobic endurance training? What causes this change? - - 
Increases, due to increased Q (cardiac output; due to increased SV, not HR) 
How is HR affected by chronic aerobic endurance training?...
NSCA ESSENTIALS OF SPORT SCIENCE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
In the context of sport and the high-performance unit (HPU), for something to be considered information, 
it must have the potential to shift _________. 
thinking and decision making 
3 multiple choice options 
The high...
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AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
In the context of sport and the high-performance unit (HPU), for something to be considered information, 
it must have the potential to shift _________. 
thinking and decision making 
3 multiple choice options 
The high...
NSCA ESSENTIALS OF SPORT SCIENCE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS/ RATED A+/ 
Following the process of athlete monitoring allows practitioners to better understand the complex 
relationships between 
training, injury, illness, and performance outcomes 
3 multiple choice options 
Choose the corre...
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AND ANSWERS/ RATED A+/ 
Following the process of athlete monitoring allows practitioners to better understand the complex 
relationships between 
training, injury, illness, and performance outcomes 
3 multiple choice options 
Choose the corre...
NSCA CSCS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE, RATED A+ 
explain the basic energy systems available to supply ATP during exercise 
understand lactate accumulation, metabolic acidosis, and cellular manifestations of fatigue 
Describe the sliding-filament theory of muscular contraction: ...
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explain the basic energy systems available to supply ATP during exercise 
understand lactate accumulation, metabolic acidosis, and cellular manifestations of fatigue 
Describe the sliding-filament theory of muscular contraction: ...
NSCA CPT EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE. VERIFIED. 
Role of the Personal Trainer - -Health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, 
assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs. 
Scope of Practice - -They design safe ...
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Role of the Personal Trainer - -Health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, 
assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs. 
Scope of Practice - -They design safe ...
NSCA CPSS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE. GRADED A+/ 
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-mana...
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ACCURATE. GRADED A+/ 
Understand the relevant theory and principles that underpin training. - -Training Load model, 
Periodization, Parallel training model, Sequential Training Model, 
Periodization vs Programming - -Periodization is a a macro-mana...
NSCA CPSS CHAPTER 8: DATA HYGIENE/ EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
data hygiene - -practice to ensure minimal error in collection/storage of data 
validity - -degree which test/instrument measures what it purports to measure 
criterion validity - -when measure shows strong relationshi...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
data hygiene - -practice to ensure minimal error in collection/storage of data 
validity - -degree which test/instrument measures what it purports to measure 
criterion validity - -when measure shows strong relationshi...
NSCA CPSS CHAPTER 4: PERIODIZATION AND PROGRAMMING FOR 
TEAM SPORTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
high intensity interval training (HIIT) - -repeated bouts of exercise performed in 
"red zone" 
intensity above max lactate state 
anaerobic threshold or 
critical power-speed, 
with bouts of ea...
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TEAM SPORTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
high intensity interval training (HIIT) - -repeated bouts of exercise performed in 
"red zone" 
intensity above max lactate state 
anaerobic threshold or 
critical power-speed, 
with bouts of ea...
NSCA CPSS CHAPTER 2: TRAINING LOAD MODEL EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Primary reason for monitoring athletes - -info obtained can guide decisions about future training 
Supercompensation - -performance enhancement if body is allowed to adapt 
Selye's general adaptation syndrome - ...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Primary reason for monitoring athletes - -info obtained can guide decisions about future training 
Supercompensation - -performance enhancement if body is allowed to adapt 
Selye's general adaptation syndrome - ...
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