NSCA-CPT Client Assessment and Fitness Testing

Question 1

What is the PRIMARY purpose of the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) in a personal training intake?

Accepted Answer

To screen for contraindications and identify clients who need medical clearance before exercise

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To assess cardiovascular fitness

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To measure body composition

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To determine a client's training goals

Question 2

Which skinfold measurement site is used in a 3-site skinfold test for women according to standard NSCA protocols?

Accepted Answer

Triceps, suprailiac, thigh

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Chest, abdomen, thigh

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Pectoral, mid-axillary, subscapular

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Biceps, iliac crest, calf

Question 3

What does a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) PRIMARILY assess?

Accepted Answer

Movement quality and potential injury risk through fundamental movement patterns

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Maximal strength across major muscle groups

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Cardiovascular endurance capacity

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Flexibility of individual muscles

Question 4

When measuring resting heart rate, what is the RECOMMENDED time and method for the most accurate result?

Accepted Answer

In the morning before getting out of bed, counting radial pulse for 60 seconds

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Immediately after light walking, using a digital monitor

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During exercise, using a chest strap

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After a meal, counting carotid pulse for 10 seconds

Question 5

What is the YMCA 3-Minute Step Test used to assess?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular fitness (aerobic capacity) via post-exercise heart rate recovery

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Muscular endurance of the lower body

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Balance and proprioception

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Anaerobic threshold

Question 6

Which assessment BEST evaluates upper body muscular endurance in a client during an initial fitness test battery?

Accepted Answer

Maximal push-up test (to fatigue)

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1RM bench press

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Seated cable row for 3 sets of 12

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Vertical jump height