NCSF-CPT Program Design & Periodization 2

Question 1

What does 'RPE' stand for in training program design?

Accepted Answer

Rate of Perceived Exertion

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Repetition Performance Evaluation

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Resistance Per Exercise

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Repetition Power Endurance

Question 2

Which training principle states that the body adapts specifically to the demands placed upon it?

Accepted Answer

SAID principle

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Reversibility principle

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Principle of individuality

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Overtraining principle

Question 3

What is the purpose of a deload week in a training program?

Accepted Answer

To reduce training volume/intensity and allow recovery

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To peak performance for competition

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To introduce new exercises for variety

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To test maximum strength

Question 4

What is the 'talk test' used to measure?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic training intensity (ventilatory threshold)

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Muscular strength threshold

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Flexibility assessment score

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Maximum heart rate

Question 5

What training variable refers to the total amount of work performed in a session (sets × reps × load)?

Accepted Answer

Volume

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Intensity

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Frequency

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Density

Question 6

When designing a program for a beginner, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Full-body, multi-joint exercises with lower intensity

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High-volume, high-intensity specialization

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Daily maximal effort training

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Advanced periodization with complex loading schemes