NFPT Commonly Tested Exam Questions with Answers

NFPT Commonly Tested Exam Questions with Answers 1. The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as a marathon, would be which of the following? Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitch White slow twitch: Red slow twitch 2. Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Strength training Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise: Aging process 3. Where are the rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath Traps Deep, beneath Biceps Femoris Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques: Deep, beneath Traps 4. Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group? Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Biceps/Rhomboids Hamstrings/Teres Minor Quadri- ceps/Obliques: Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid 5. Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the size and strength client? Isolation Plyometric Compound Isokinetic: Compound 6. Which of the following is NOT measured in a skinfold test? Abs Triceps Glutes Quads: Glutes 7. Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight Moving light weight Moderate jogging Static stretching: Moving heavy weight 8. What is a primary goal when training an older adult? improving activities of daily living decreasing body fat percentage Improving their one rep max strength removing all range of motion limitations: improving activities of daily living 9. When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following types of exercise? all water exercise activities seated position exercises walking for more than one mile exercises in both the prone and supine positions: exercises in both the prone and supine positions 10. What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 10-15% 20-40% 60-70% 80-95%: 60-70%