CPT Flashcards
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Which muscle action occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force against resistance?
Answer: Eccentric
Eccentric muscle action occurs when the muscle produces force while lengthening, such as lowering a weight under control.
According to ACSM, what is the recommended minimum frequency of resistance training for general health for most adults?
Answer: 2 days per week
ACSM recommends resistance training at least 2 days per week for each major muscle group for general health benefits.
A client's resting heart rate is 62 bpm. Using the Karvonen formula and an HRmax of 185 bpm, what is their heart rate reserve (HRR)?
Answer: 123 bpm
HRR = HRmax − Resting HR = 185 − 62 = 123 bpm.
Which of the following best describes the principle of progressive overload?
Answer: Gradually increasing training stimulus to continue eliciting adaptations
Progressive overload requires systematically increasing training demand (load, volume, or intensity) to drive continued physiological adaptation.
Which anatomical term describes a movement that decreases the angle at a joint?
Answer: Flexion
Flexion decreases the angle between body segments at a joint, such as bending the elbow.
Which energy system predominates during a 10-second maximal sprint?
Answer: Phosphocreatine (ATP-PCr) system
The ATP-PCr system supplies immediate, high-power energy for activities lasting up to ~10 seconds.
When performing the YMCA 3-Minute Step Test, the heart rate is measured how long after completion?
Answer: Immediately at completion
Heart rate is taken immediately upon completion of the YMCA 3-Minute Step Test, beginning within 5 seconds of stopping.