NAFC Study Guide 2026

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📋 NAFC Exam Format at a Glance

120
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
80.00%
Passing Score

📚 NAFC Topics to Study (30)

✍️ Sample NAFC Questions & Answers

1. Which method of body composition assessment uses electrical current to estimate fat mass?
✓ Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sends a low-level electrical current through the body to estimate fat and lean mass.

2. What is the function of antioxidants in the body?
✓ Neutralize free radicals that cause cellular damage

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to disease.

3. What is a fitness assessment baseline used for?
✓ Establishing starting values to measure progress over time

Baseline fitness assessments establish initial values that serve as reference points to evaluate a client's progress throughout training.

4. When working with a client who has hypertension, which exercise type should be approached with caution?
✓ Intense isometric exercises that cause Valsalva maneuver

Heavy isometric exercise and the Valsalva maneuver can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure in hypertensive clients.

5. What does a goniometer measure?
✓ Joint range of motion

A goniometer is a tool used to measure the angle and range of motion at a joint.

6. What is the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale range?
✓ 6–20

The original Borg RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20, designed so that multiplying the number by 10 approximates heart rate; a modified 0–10 scale also exists.

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