NASM-CPT CPT 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the stages of change (Transtheoretical) model, a client who intends to start exercising within the next 30 days is in which stage?
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation (Correct answer)
- Maintenance
Correct answer: Preparation
The Preparation stage involves intending to take action soon, often within 30 days.
Question 2: Which muscle is the primary agonist during hip extension?
- Rectus femoris
- Gluteus maximus (Correct answer)
- Iliopsoas
- Adductor longus
Correct answer: Gluteus maximus
The gluteus maximus is the main muscle responsible for hip extension.
Question 3: What is the correct order of the phases of muscle action during an eccentric contraction?
- Muscle shortens under tension
- Muscle lengthens under tension (Correct answer)
- Muscle stays the same length
- Muscle relaxes completely
Correct answer: Muscle lengthens under tension
During an eccentric contraction the muscle lengthens while producing force to control the load.
Question 4: A client's resting heart rate is 70 bpm and max is 190 bpm. Using Karvonen at 60% intensity, what is the target heart rate?
- 114 bpm
- 142 bpm (Correct answer)
- 128 bpm
- 150 bpm
Correct answer: 142 bpm
Karvonen: ((190-70) x 0.60) + 70 = 142 bpm.
Question 5: Which type of stretching is most appropriate during a dynamic warm-up before activity?
- Static stretching
- Active/dynamic stretching (Correct answer)
- Passive stretching held 60 seconds
- PNF hold-relax
Correct answer: Active/dynamic stretching
Active or dynamic stretching increases readiness and range of motion without reducing power output.
Question 6: The rotator cuff is composed of which four muscles?
- Deltoid, trapezius, rhomboid, levator scapulae
- Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis (Correct answer)
- Pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, deltoid
- Biceps, triceps, brachialis, coracobrachialis
Correct answer: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
The rotator cuff (SITS) consists of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
Question 7: What is the primary role of the core stabilization system during functional movement?
- To generate maximum power
- To maintain postural control and spinal stability (Correct answer)
- To increase heart rate
- To improve grip strength
Correct answer: To maintain postural control and spinal stability
The core stabilization system maintains posture and spinal stability during movement.
NASM-CPT CPT 3
In the stages of change (Transtheoretical) model, a client who intends to start exercising within the next 30 days is in which stage?