CPT Practice Exam

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

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.

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

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

True

False

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

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

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

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

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

Practice Exam

1. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?

2. 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?

3. Training specificity explains what type of training?

4. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

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

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

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

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

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

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