NASM-CPT Guide 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does SMART stand for when setting client goals?
- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely (Correct answer)
- Simple, Managed, Active, Ready, Tracked
- Strong, Motivated, Adaptive, Realistic, Timed
- Specific, Modern, Achievable, Rapid, Tested
Correct answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
Question 2: During the overhead squat assessment, feet turning out may indicate overactivity of which muscles?
- Lateral gastrocnemius and biceps femoris (Correct answer)
- Anterior tibialis
- Rectus abdominis
- Deltoids
Correct answer: Lateral gastrocnemius and biceps femoris
Feet turning out often signals overactive lateral gastrocnemius and biceps femoris.
Question 3: What is the correct order of the corrective exercise continuum?
- Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate (Correct answer)
- Activate, Inhibit, Integrate, Lengthen
- Lengthen, Activate, Inhibit, Integrate
- Integrate, Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate
Correct answer: Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate
The continuum is Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate.
Question 4: Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram along with protein?
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Water
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Both carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories per gram.
Question 5: The Davis's Law primarily relates to what type of tissue?
- Soft tissue (fascia and connective tissue) (Correct answer)
- Bone tissue
- Cardiac muscle
- Nerve cells
Correct answer: Soft tissue (fascia and connective tissue)
Davis's Law states soft tissue models along lines of stress.
Question 6: What is the target heart rate zone for Zone 1 cardio training?
- 65-75% of max HR (Correct answer)
- 76-85% of max HR
- 86-95% of max HR
- 40-50% of max HR
Correct answer: 65-75% of max HR
Zone 1 corresponds to 65-75% of maximum heart rate.
Question 7: Which assessment measures a client's resting heart rate most accurately?
- Taking pulse first thing in the morning before rising (Correct answer)
- After a heavy workout
- Immediately after eating
- During a sprint
Correct answer: Taking pulse first thing in the morning before rising
Resting heart rate is best measured upon waking before any activity.
NASM-CPT Guide 3
What does SMART stand for when setting client goals?