NCSF-CPT Program Design & Periodization 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rate of Perceived Exertion

Answer

RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is a subjective scale used to gauge exercise intensity based on how hard the effort feels.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

SAID principle

Answer

The SAID principle (Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands) states that the body adapts specifically to the type, intensity, and volume of training stress applied.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To reduce training volume/intensity and allow recovery

Answer

A deload week reduces training stress (typically 40–60% less volume) to allow the body to recover, repair, and supercompensate.

Question 4

What is the 'talk test' used to measure?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic training intensity (ventilatory threshold)

Answer

The talk test is a simple field method to assess aerobic intensity; the ability to speak comfortably correlates with training below the ventilatory threshold.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Volume

Answer

Training volume is calculated as the total workload (sets × reps × load) and is a key driver of hypertrophy and strength adaptations.

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NCSF-CPT Program Design & Periodization 2