NFPT Exam Updated Version Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ At Your First Attempt A baseball swing is in what plane of motion? - Ans A. Parallel sagittal
- Transverse
- Sagittal
- Frontal
B.
A body composition test is used to determine what? - Ans A. Flexibility and strength
- Blood glucose levels.
- Cholesterol levels.
- Lean body mass.
D.
A client has effectively reached their weight loss goal and now wishes to increase their strength. Which of the following provides the BEST solution? - Ans A. Decrease aerobic activity and increase anaerobic activity.
- Increase aerobic activity and decrease anaerobic activity.
- Decrease protein intake and maintain aerobic activity.
- Increase carbohydrate intake and decrease aerobic activity.
B.
A client's basal metabolic rate is 2,200, their caloric expenditure is 600, and they are consuming 2,200 calories daily. What is the physiological response? - Ans A. Weight maintenance.
- Increased endurance.
- Weight loss.
- Weight gain.
C.
A major benefit of regular exercise on the cardiovascular system is what? - Ans A.Decreased resting heart rate and lower blood pressure.
- Increased resting heart rate and lower blood pressure.
- Decreased resting heart rate and elevated blood pressure.
- Increased resting heart rate and elevated blood pressure.
A.
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A multi-set involving the training of two opposing muscle groups back to back is called what? - Ans A. Antagonistic training.
- Maximal work load.
- Stacking.
- Aerobic activity.
A.
A rating of perceived exertion scale provides a what? - Ans A. Subjective measure of exercise intensity.
- Duration measurement for exercise.
- Direct measurement of exercise heart rate.
- Direct measurement of energy expended.
A.
A soft tissue structure called a ligament connects what? - Ans A. Muscle to bone
- Bone to bone
- Muscle to organ
- Bone to organ
A.
All muscle fiber types have the same what? - Ans A. Size myofibrils.
- Number of mitochondria.
- Amount of sarcoplasm.
- Internal components.
A.
All of the following are ways for a trainer to obtain continuing education units EXCEPT what? - Ans A. Attending professional workshops.
- Participating in online assessment.
- Self-education without examination.
- Completing periodical review and examinations.
C.
An adequate emergency medical plan should be compromised of all of the following EXCEPT what? - Ans A. Collecting emergency data.
- Medical equipment and supplies.
- Medical response training.
- Cardiovascular training.
D.
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Antagonistic muscle groups are what? - Ans A. Biceps and triceps.
- Chest and triceps.
- Back and biceps.
- Biceps and biceps femoris.
A.
As the intensity of the exercise increases, the primary fuel source shifts from fatty acids to what substance? - Ans A. Glucose.
- Amino acids.
- Mineralocorticoids.
- Glycerol.
A.
Body fat testing will aid the certified personal trainer in determining all of the following except what? - Ans A. The beginning amount of total calories to support lean muscle tissue.
- The progress of a fitness program based on changes in body composition.
- When establishing a baseline for reevaluations.
- When determining proper fluid intake.
C.
By taking pharmaceutical drugs to suppress symptoms, the client what? - Ans A.Elevates their fitness level.
- Reduces their risk profile.
- Masks illnesses and disease.
- Increases their wellness.
C.
Determining the client's level of flexibility is used to identify what? - Ans A. Level of strength.
- Overall range of motion.
- Caloric intake.
- Overall health.
B.
Documents that need to be obtained prior to starting an exercise program do NOT include a what? - Ans A. Waiver of liability.
- Release and hold harmless agreement.
- Diet profile.
- Certified personal trainer and client contract.
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