CFP Study Guide 2026
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📚 CFP Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CFP Questions & Answers
1. According to current guidelines, normal resting blood pressure is classified as:
Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic reading below 120 mmHg and a diastolic reading below 80 mmHg.
2. A goniometer is used during fitness assessments to measure:
A goniometer measures the angle of joint movement, providing an objective quantitative assessment of flexibility and range of motion at specific joints.
3. The Jackson-Pollock 3-site skinfold formula for men uses which anatomical sites?
The Jackson-Pollock 3-site formula for men measures skinfolds at the chest, abdomen, and thigh to estimate body density and body fat percentage.
4. What does residual risk mean in CFP practice?
Residual risk is the level remaining after practical controls are applied. Some is usually accepted as eliminating all risk is rarely feasible.
5. In fitness programming, what does the acronym FITT stand for?
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four key variables a fitness professional manipulates when designing an exercise program.
6. A waist circumference exceeding 40 inches in men is associated with:
Waist circumference above 40 inches in men reflects excess visceral adiposity, which is independently associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.