CPT Practice Exam

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

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

True

False

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Practice Exam

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

2. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

3. Which training principle describes the practice of systematically increasing your repetitions to get stronger?

4. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

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

6. Name the two types of muscle fibers.

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

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

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

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