CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

You should always use a spotter

When lifting for power movements

When your client asks you not to

When you are not in the mood

Practice Exam

1. You should always keep a current CPR certification when training clients.

2. Name the two types of muscle fibers.

3. What is your most important role as a personal trainer?

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?

6. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

7. What are the three main sources of fuel used by the body for energy?

8. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

9. Which training principle describes the practice of gradually adding more resistance so there is enough stimulus to grow?

10. When is the only time you shouldn’t use a spotter?