NCSF-CPT Program Design & Periodization

Question 1

What does the FITT principle stand for?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

Force, Interval, Training, Technique

Answer

Flexibility, Intensity, Tempo, Training

Answer

Frequency, Intervals, Tension, Type

Question 2

What is the definition of 'progressive overload'?

Accepted Answer

Systematically increasing training demands to continually stimulate adaptation

Answer

Decreasing training volume over time

Answer

Training the same muscles every day

Answer

Using maximal loads from the first training session

Question 3

What rep range is typically recommended for developing muscular hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

8–12 reps

Answer

1–3 reps

Answer

4–6 reps

Answer

15–20 reps

Question 4

What is a 'mesocycle' in periodization?

Accepted Answer

A training block lasting several weeks (typically 4–6 weeks)

Answer

A single training session

Answer

A year-long training plan

Answer

A single exercise set

Question 5

What type of periodization uses planned, systematic variation in training volume and intensity over a linear progression?

Accepted Answer

Linear periodization

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Undulating periodization

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Block periodization

Answer

Concurrent periodization

Question 6

What is the recommended rest interval between sets for developing maximum strength (1–5 reps)?

Accepted Answer

2–5 minutes

Answer

15–30 seconds

Answer

45–60 seconds

Answer

10 minutes