Role of the Personal Trainer - ANSWER Health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs.
Scope of Practice - ANSWER They design safe and effective exercise programs, provide the guidance to he...
NSCA CPT Exam Questions &
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Role of the Personal Trainer - ANSWER Health/fitness professionals who, using an
individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their
health and fitness needs.
Scope of Practice - ANSWER They design safe and effective exercise programs,
provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals , and
respond appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their own area of expertise,
they refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate.
Which of the following is the best field test to assess muscular endurance?
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
YMCA Bench Press
12-minute run/walk - ANSWER YMCA Bench Press
Which of the following assessments will best predict the individual's VO2 Max?
1 mile run
3 minute step test
12 minute walk/run - ANSWER 12 minute walk/run
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client/ -
ANSWER During completion of the health appraisal process
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - ANSWER To identify if the client needs to obtain
medical clearance
A male client completed a medical history form. Which of the following requires the
client to have medical clearance before beginning a vigorous (>60% VO2 Max) aerobic
exercise program?
HDL level of 30 mg/dL and 43 y.o.
43 years old and father had a heart attack at 52
, father had a heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL - ANSWER Father had a
heart attack at 52 and HDL level of 30 mg/dL
Which of the following is a component of the female athlete triad?
Which of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining a clients
relative upper body strength?
1RM shoulder press
maximum rep. push-ups
max bench press divided by client's bodyweight - ANSWER max bench press divided by
clients bodyweight
A dietary review reveals that a female client, who wants to lose weight, typically has a
breakfast of a jelly donut and a soft drink. Which of the following recommendations
should a personal trainer make?
Replace the soft drink with a glass of orange juice
drink water instead of a soft drink
reduce her intake of grains - ANSWER drink water instead of soft drink
When should the personal trainer administer the client-personal trainer agreement? -
ANSWER At the initial client consultation meeting
A female client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled type I
diabetes and she has been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following
is the most effective method for preventing hypoglycemia during the race?
Increasing insulin dosage
increasing carbohydrate intake
consume a high protein snack - ANSWER increasing carbohydrate intake
A 35 y.o. male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness
evaluation is as follows:
Resting HR: 80 bpm
BP: 143/96 mmHg
The client's BP should be categorized as... - ANSWER stage 1 hypertension
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