CPT Practice Exam

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

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

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

True

False

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

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

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

6. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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

8. Which one of these is not within your scope of responsibilities?

9. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?

10. Name the two types of muscle fibers.