NASM-CPT NASM OPT Model 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The OPT Model is divided into how many primary phases of training?
- Three
- Five (Correct answer)
- Four
- Six
Correct answer: Five
The OPT Model has five phases spread across three levels of training.
Question 2: Which three levels make up the OPT Model?
- Warm-up, workout, cooldown
- Stabilization, strength, power (Correct answer)
- Endurance, hypertrophy, maximal
- Balance, agility, speed
Correct answer: Stabilization, strength, power
The three levels are Stabilization, Strength, and Power.
Question 3: Phase 1 of the OPT Model is known as which of the following?
- Stabilization Endurance (Correct answer)
- Strength Endurance
- Muscular Development
- Maximal Strength
Correct answer: Stabilization Endurance
Phase 1 is Stabilization Endurance training.
Question 4: Which phases belong to the Strength level of the OPT Model?
- Phases 1, 2, 3
- Phases 2, 3, 4 (Correct answer)
- Phases 3, 4, 5
- Phases 1, 4, 5
Correct answer: Phases 2, 3, 4
The Strength level includes Phase 2 (Strength Endurance), Phase 3 (Muscular Development), and Phase 4 (Maximal Strength).
Question 5: What is the primary goal of Phase 5 (Power) training?
- Improve joint stability
- Increase muscle size
- Enhance rate of force production (Correct answer)
- Improve postural control
Correct answer: Enhance rate of force production
Power training focuses on increasing the rate of force production, combining strength and speed.
Question 6: A client new to exercise with poor posture should typically begin in which phase?
- Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance (Correct answer)
- Phase 3: Muscular Development
- Phase 4: Maximal Strength
- Phase 5: Power
Correct answer: Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance
Beginners with stability and postural deficits start in Phase 1 to build a foundation.
Question 7: The OPT Model was developed to systematically progress a client toward which outcome?
- Only weight loss
- A specific goal using integrated training (Correct answer)
- Only sport performance
- Only flexibility
Correct answer: A specific goal using integrated training
The OPT Model is a systematic, integrated framework adaptable to any client goal.
NASM-CPT NASM OPT Model 2
The OPT Model is divided into how many primary phases of training?