CFP Fitness Assessment & Testing 3

Question 1

The sit-and-reach test primarily assesses the flexibility of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings and lower back

Answer

Quadriceps and hip flexors

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Shoulder girdle and chest

Answer

Calves and ankle plantar flexors

Question 2

In fitness programming, what does the acronym FITT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

Fitness, Interval, Training, Technique

Answer

Force, Impact, Tension, Tolerance

Answer

Frequency, Interval, Testing, Threshold

Question 3

A goniometer is used during fitness assessments to measure:

Accepted Answer

Joint range of motion

Answer

Body fat percentage

Answer

Resting blood pressure

Answer

Muscular endurance repetitions

Question 4

How frequently should fitness reassessments typically be conducted for a new client during initial training?

Accepted Answer

Every 4–8 weeks

Answer

Every week

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Only when the client specifically requests it

Answer

Once per year

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a fitness assessment BEFORE designing an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

To establish a fitness baseline and identify individual needs and limitations

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To determine the client's payment structure

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To demonstrate gym equipment to a new member

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To fulfill legal documentation requirements only

Question 6

According to ACSM recommendations, in which order should fitness tests be administered to minimize fatigue effects?

Accepted Answer

Resting measurements → body composition → cardiovascular → muscular fitness → flexibility

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Muscular endurance → body composition → flexibility → cardiovascular

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Flexibility → cardiovascular → body composition → muscular strength

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Cardiovascular → muscular strength → flexibility → body composition

Question 7

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using which formula?

Accepted Answer

Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared

Answer

Waist circumference divided by hip circumference

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Body weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared

Answer

Total body fat mass divided by lean body mass