CPT Practice Exam

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

Begin with heavy weights and a lower number of reps

Pair four or more exercises together

Pair two exercises together

Major muscle groups are split into different days or workouts

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

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

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

Tell her to wait a few minutes, then try the exercise again.

Attempt to diagnose what is wrong

Recommend she seek care from a qualified physician

Offer her some medication for the pain

Practice Exam

1. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

2. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into left and right?

3. Which best describes a split routine?

4. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?

5. How many repetitions are usually recommended for building muscular endurance?

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

7. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

8. How many days per week should you recommend exercise for an experienced lifter?

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

10. Your client is feeling a sharp pain in her knee during exercise. What should you do?