NSCA-CPT Client Assessment and Fitness Testing 2

Question 1

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure, and what is its PRIMARY limitation for fitness professionals?

Accepted Answer

It measures weight relative to height; limitation is it does not differentiate fat mass from muscle mass

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It measures body fat percentage; limitation is accuracy in obese clients

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It measures visceral fat; limitation is it requires expensive equipment

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It measures metabolic rate; limitation is variability between labs

Question 2

What is a contraindication to exercise testing according to NSCA and ACSM guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Recent myocardial infarction (within 2 days) or unstable angina

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Controlled hypertension with physician approval

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Mild obesity with no other risk factors

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Elevated resting heart rate of 90 bpm

Question 3

During a postural assessment, a trainer observes that a client has elevated (hiked) shoulders and a forward head position. Which muscles are MOST LIKELY overactive?

Accepted Answer

Upper trapezius and levator scapulae

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Serratus anterior and lower trapezius

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Rhomboids and middle trapezius

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Rotator cuff and deltoids

Question 4

What does the overhead squat assessment reveal that is MOST useful for program design?

Accepted Answer

Movement compensations indicating potential muscle imbalances and mobility restrictions

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Maximal lower body strength

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Cardiovascular conditioning level

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Core strength in isolation

Question 5

A client's waist circumference is 40 inches (male). According to NSCA/ACSM health risk guidelines, how should this be classified?

Accepted Answer

High risk (above threshold of 40 inches for males)

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Low risk

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Acceptable range

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Borderline high, not clinically significant

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 1RM (one repetition maximum) test in a fitness assessment?

Accepted Answer

To establish maximal strength as a baseline for prescribing training loads

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To measure cardiovascular endurance

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To assess muscular endurance capacity

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To evaluate flexibility in major joints