NSCA CPT Questions and Answers
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Epimysium Correct Answer-The connective tissue encasing the entire muscle body. (NSCA CPT, pg. 21)
Muscle Fiber Correct Answer-The structural unit of muscle. Also ref
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NSCA CPT Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2022
Epimysium Correct Answer-The connective tissue encasing the entire muscle body. (NSCA CPT, pg. 21)
Muscle Fiber Correct Answer-The structural unit of muscle. Also referred to as a muscle cell. (NSCA CPT,
pg. 22)
Action Potential Correct Answer-A temporary change (reversal) in the electrical charge of a muscle or
nerve cell when it is stimulated. (NSCA CPT, pg. 22)
Myosin Correct Answer-One of the two primary myofilaments; binds with myosin to cause a muscle
action. (NSCA CPT, pg. 24)
Adenosine Triphosphate Correct Answer-The universal energy-carrying molecule manufactured in all
living cells as a means of capturing and storing energy. (NSCA CPT, pg. 27)
Eccentric Muscle Action Correct Answer-Action that occurs when a muscle cannot develop sufficient
tension and is overcome by an external load, and thus progressively lengthens. (NSCA CPT, pg. 27)
Type I Muscle Fibers Correct Answer-A type of muscle fiber char- acterized by a slow rate of action and
relaxation, high aerobic metabolic activity, and high fatigue resistance. Also known as a slow oxidative or
slow-twitch fiber. (NSCA CPT, pg. 28)
Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) Correct Answer-Sensory organ lying within the tendons of the
musculotendinous region that recognizes changes in tension in the muscle. (NSCA CPT, pg. 30)
Atrium Correct Answer-An upper chamber of the heart that functions to pump blood to the lower
chamber of the heart (i.e., ventricle). (NSCA CPT, pg. 37)Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) Correct Answer-The pressure exerted against the arterial walls as blood is
forcefully ejected during ventricular contraction (systole). (NSCA CPT, pg. 40)
Cardiac Output Correct Answer-The quantity of blood pumped by the heart per minute expressed in liters
or milliliters (i.e., SV HR). (NSCA CPT, pg. 40)
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2 Max) Correct Answer-The highest capacity for oxygen consumption or
utilization by the body during maximal physical exertion; also referred to as aerobic capacity, maximal
aerobic power, maximal oxygen consumption, or V. O2 max and sometimes functional capacity. (NSCA
CPT, pg. 45)
Bioenergetics Correct Answer-The energy pathways of metabolism. (NSCA CPT, pg. 47)
Anabolic Correct Answer-Referring to the synthesis of larger molecules from smaller molecules. (NSCA
CPT, pg. 48)
Glycolysis Correct Answer-A series of reactions used to produce ATP that utilize only glucose or glycogen
as the energy source. (NSCA CPT, pg. 48)
Lactate Threshold Correct Answer-The exercise intensity at which blood lactate begins an abrupt increase
above the baseline concentration. (NSCA CPT, pg. 51)
Functional Anatomy Correct Answer-The relation between body structures and their function, particularly
with respect to movement. (NSCA CPT, pg. 61)
Axis of Rotation (Fulcrum) Correct Answer-Imaginary line about which joint rotation occurs. (NSCA CPT,
pg. 62)
Frontal Plane Correct Answer-A vertical plane that divides the body or organs into front and back portions.
(NSCA CPT, pg. 62)Transverse Plane Correct Answer-A horizontal plane that divides the body or organs into upper and lower
portions. (NSCA CPT, pg. 62)
First-class Lever Correct Answer-A lever for which the applied and resistive forces act on opposite sides of
the fulcrum. (NSCA CPT, pg. 68)
Antagonist Correct Answer-A muscle, typically anatomically opposite to the agonist, that can stop or slow
down a muscle action caused by the agonist. (NSCA CPT, pg. 71)
Recruitment Correct Answer-The process in which tasks that require more force involve the activation of
more motor units. (NSCA CPT, pg. 91)
Osteoporosis Correct Answer-A disorder characterized by the demineralization of bone tissue that results
in a decreased bone mineral density. (NSCA CPT, pg. 95)
Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) Correct Answer-The ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expired to
the volume of oxygen consumed as measured at the mouth. (NSCA CPT, pg. 109)
Overreaching Correct Answer-Short-term exercise training, without sufficient recuperation, that exceeds
an individual's capacity. (NSCA CPT, pg. 120)
MyPlate Correct Answer-A visual depiction that displays the USDA's recommended types and amounts of
food to eat daily. (NSCA CPT, pg. 127)
Thermic Effect of Food Correct Answer-An increase in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate,
caused by the digestion and assimilation of food. (NSCA CPT, pg. 130)
Ketosis Correct Answer-High levels of ketones in the bloodstream caused by incomplete breakdown of
fatty acids. (NSCA CPT, pg. 131)
State Anxiety Correct Answer-The actual experience of anxiety, characterized by feelings of apprehension
or nervousness, that is accompanied by an increased physiological arousal.(NSCA CPT, pg. 144)Self-efficacy Correct Answer-A perceived self-confidence in one's own ability to perform specific actions
(e.g., reach a short-term goal) that lead to a successful outcome. (NSCA CPT, pg. 151)
Reinforcement Correct Answer-Any act, object, or event that increases the likelihood of future target
behavior (when the reinforcement follows the target behavior).(NSCA CPT, pg. 154)
SMART goal Correct Answer-Specific, measurable, action oriented, realistic, time bound. (NSCA CPT, pg.
153)
Scope of Practice Correct Answer-Legal boundaries that determine the extent of a personal trainer's
professional duties. (NSCA CPT, pg. 165)
PAR-Q Correct Answer-An assessment tool to initially screen apparently healthy clients who want to
engage in low-intensity exercise and identify clients who require additional medical screening. (NSCA CPT,
pg. 167)
Risk Stratification Correct Answer-A method to initially classify clients as being at low, moderate, or high
risk for coronary, peripheral vascular, or metabolic disease. (NSCA CPT, pg. 176)
Family history positive risk factor criteria Correct Answer-Myocardial infarction, coronary
revascularization, or sudden death before 55 years of age in biological father or other male first-degree
relative, or before 65 years of age in biological mother or other female first-degree relative. (NSCA CPT,
pg. 170)
Low risk classification Correct Answer-Asymptomatic people with one or less CVD risk factors. (NSCA CPT,
pg. 176)
Validity Correct Answer-The degree to which a test or test item
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