NASM CPT 7 Exam Review II

What is Bernadette's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) if she is measured with a waist circumference of 28 inches and a hip circumference of 33 inches?

0.85

What weekly progression rate in exercise volume is the maximum recommended for cardiorespiratory training?

10% per week

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for fat in the diet?

20 to 35% of total calories

What BMI score is considered overweight?

25 to 29.9

Which of the following would be the recommended stability ball size for someone under 5 feet tall?

45 cm

Which scheme would be the most ideal to achieve maximal strength adaptations?

5 sets, 5 repetitions, 85% 1RM

What is a sufficient amount of time for a cardiorespiratory cool-down?

5 to 10 minutes

What would be considered a normal resting heart rate for a healthy sedentary person?

80 beats per minute

Which system supplies neural input to organs that run the involuntary processes of the body?

Autonomic nervous system

Which joint is the most mobile, able to move in all three directions?

Ball-and-socket

Why are children at a disadvantage when participating in short-duration (10 to 90 second) high-intensity anaerobic activities?

Children produce less of the glycolytic enzymes that are required to support sustained anaerobic power.

What disease is a condition of altered airflow through the lungs, generally caused by airway obstruction due to mucus production?

Chronic obstructive lung disease

A client has thoughts that they cannot exercise on their own, that they look silly doing it, and that other people are watching them. They believe these thoughts to be true. What is occurring?

Cognitive fusion

For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?

College-aged athletes

Which type of muscle contraction/action produces force through muscle fiber shortening?

Concentric action

Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner?

Confidentiality

Which of the following hormones, if increased at baseline, may be indicative of overtraining?

Cortisol

Ankle sprains

Creating a brand identity

Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein source?

Dairy foods

Which principle states that soft tissue will model along the lines of stress?

Davis's law

Inadequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative effects on athletic performance, including which of the following?

Decreased blood flow

Which of the following muscles are responsible for normal resting state (quiet) breathing?

Diaphragm

What does EMG stand for?

Electromyography

Which of the following is a primary goal of the strength endurance phase of the OPT model?

Enhance stabilization endurance and prime mover strength

Which statement is the most accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to pregnancy?

Exercise has beneficial effects on the physiology and health of both the mother and the developing fetus.

Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults?

Family

What is the definition of kinesiophobia?

Fear of movement

What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?

Femur parallel to ground

What type of exercise would be suggested to address overactive, shortened hamstrings?

Flexibility exercises

Which of the following core exercises best suits stabilization training?

Floor bridge

What equation represents power?

Force x velocity

What is the name of the stored form of glucose?

Glycogen

Which of the following is the initial assessment that should be completed prior to starting any exercise or training program?

Health risk assessment

Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what?

Heart disease and diabetes

Which of these joint movements is part of backside mechanics?

Hip extension

Which of the following should be considered when determining if a client is ready to undertake plyometric training?

Injury history

What two factors define any form or type of exercise?

Intensity and duration

Which of the following phases does not reflect the traditional components of cardiorespiratory training?

Interval phase

Which of the following would be the appropriate progression for a core training program to optimize function?

Intervertebral stability, lumbopelvic stability, movement efficiency

What is the most important reason not to allow the knee to cave inward during a lunge jump exercise?

It causes stress to the connective tissues.

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?

Latissimus dorsi

For a Certified Personal Trainer, what would provide the most time-efficient option for increasing income potential?

Learning how to lead group training programs

Posture of the spine is primarily controlled by which muscles of the core?

Local muscles

What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress?

Measurable

Which modality allows for movements to occur as explosively as possible without the need for eccentric deceleration?

Medicine ball

Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and/or power development in the transverse plane?

Medicine balls

What is the term for the chemical messengers that cross the synapse between the neuron and muscle and assist with nerve transmission?

Neurotransmitters

Which type of nerve receptor senses pain?

Nociceptor

At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?

Obese

What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?

Optimum Performance Training

Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids?

Palmitic acid

Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?

Parents

Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?

Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others

What three joint actions comprise triple extension?

Plantar flexion, knee extension, and hip extension

Which predominant anatomical position of muscle groups would be enhanced by using pulling motions?

Posterior

How often should elastic resistance bands be checked?

Prior to every use

What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury?

Proprioception

Which of the macronutrients has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?

Protein

What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of change?

Provide them with education and knowledge

Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

Push-up test

Which component of a monthly training plan should always be performed before moving to the next month's mesocycle?

Reassessment

What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an inflammatory response?

Rheumatoid arthritis

Susan's quadriceps have been identified as overactive. What type of flexibility training should be used first to help improve this muscle imbalance?

SMR and static stretching of the quadriceps

What are the two primary actions of the muscle spindle?

Sense the change in muscle length and the speed of length change

Which characteristic is exhibited by type I muscle fibers?

Slow to fatigue

What is the best type of plyometric exercise for a beginner client?

Small jumps

If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct?

Social influence

Which barrier to exercise is most likely to be associated with body image issues?

Social physique anxiety

Asking a client to balance on an unstable surface while barefoot would challenge which system?

Somatosensory system

You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while staying within your scope of practice?

Some fats are essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might lead to deficiencies.

What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?

Sprains and plantar fasciitis

Maintaining one's balance while standing still on a single foot in contact with a firm surface can best be described as what type of balance?

Static balance

Which type of assessment evaluates the position of the musculoskeletal system while the body is standing still?

Static posture assessment

What is a proper regression if a client cannot perform the lunge exercise correctly?

Step-ups

What plyometric term relates to a rapid eccentric motion followed by an explosive concentric motion?

Stretch-shortening cycle

Speed is the product of what two variables?

Stride rate and stride length

An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?

Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.

What is the anatomical term that describes something positioned above an identified reference point?

Superior

When a client makes a statement that supports their current behavior, what is this called?

Sustain talk

Along with muscle protein synthesis, which of the following is an important function of protein?

Synthesis of hormones

Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the front and slightly lateral (outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)?

Tensor fascia latae

What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do?

The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.

How can basal metabolic rate (BMR) best be defined?

The amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest

Which of the following best defines the base of support of the body?

The area beneath a person that consists of all points of contact between the body and the support surface

What is the general adaptation syndrome?

The general adaptation syndrome describes the way in which the body responds and adapts to stress.

Which physiological systems comprise the human movement system (HMS)?

The muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems

Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress?

The release of endorphins

Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?

Thoracic and sacral

Which of the following is proper technique during a squat movement?

Tracking the knees over the second and third toes

In what plane of movement do shoulder horizontal adduction and abduction occur?

Transverse

What are the three branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)?

Valine, leucine, and isoleucine

Which vitamin is the most transient?

Vitamin C

What is the definition of energy balance?

When daily food intake is matched to energy needs

Which benefit listed is not correct regarding resistance training?

A decrease in metabolic rate

How would age and overall health affect testosterone levels among men?

A reduction in testosterone levels occurs with age, and overall health may affect the degree of change.

How can health best be defined?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects ventilatory threshold one (VT1)?

An intensity where continuous talking becomes challenging

Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?

Ankle sprains

Vitamin K supplements should be avoided by those taking which type of medication?

Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)

What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?

Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed