CPT Practice Exam

Begin training but at a low intensity.

Talk with a doctor and seek approval for exercise.

Train at a high intensity.

Begin more physical assessments.

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

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

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

Practice Exam

1. When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers “yes” to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by exercise. What should you recommend?

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

3. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

4. What is a supinated grip?

5. What are the most common signs of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?

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

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

8. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

9. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?

10. Training specificity explains what type of training?