NFPT EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

NFPT EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 ACTUAL

EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

|ALREADY GRADED A

If resistance is applied, when is the muscle tissue MOST vulnerable to

injury? - ANSWER- While the tissue is in a fully contracted state

When instructing a client who appears to be confused about performing

an exercise, the trainer should do what? - ANSWER- Offer

demonstration and more explanation

If a client becomes obviously embarrassed during a discussion about

their fitness history, the trainer should do what? - ANSWER- Postpone

the discussion for a later time

Showing the client alternative exercises that result in the same effect will

do what? - ANSWER- Increase adherence through variation

What is the valsalva maneuver? - ANSWER- Force exhalation against a

closed glottis

The BEST fluid replacement during exercise is what? - ANSWERWater

Which fiber type has the greatest number of mitochondrial element? -

ANSWER- Red slow twitch fiber

An adequate emergency medical plan should be compromised of all of

the following EXCEPT what? - ANSWER- Cardiovascular training

Determining the client's level of flexibility is used to identify what? -

ANSWER- Overall range of motion

All of the following are ways for a trainer to obtain continuing education

units EXCEPT what? - ANSWER- Self-education without examination

Which of the following is data that should be collected for emergency

situations? - ANSWER- Client's medical history

What is the function of the synergistic muscle? - ANSWER- To act as

the primary muscle in a compound exercise

A rating of perceived exertion scale provides a what? - ANSWERSubjective measure of exercise intensity

Prior to administrating pre-exercise evaluations/diagnostic tests, the

trainer should do what? - ANSWER- Receive written informed consent

from the client

Which of the following is an exercise where the pectoralis major is the

prime mover? - ANSWER- Bench press

Which of the following repetition ranges optimizes growth-stimulating

damage? - ANSWER- 8-10

Which of the following exercises is considered to be anaerobic? -

ANSWER- Internal step-ups

Which repetition range will effectively solicit muscle recruitment of

white fast twitch fibers? - ANSWER- 10-12

The basic direction and strategy of a program is based upon the client's

what? - ANSWER- Goals

Which of the following NOT good for emotional stress? - ANSWERCaffeine intake

When developing a program for a new client, the trainer should address

the client's goals after reviewing the what? - ANSWER- Data collected

during the initial assessment

When using skin fold calipers, it is appropriate to take all the

measurements from which location? - ANSWER- Upper body

What exercise is contraindicated for a torn meniscus? - ANSWER- Leg

extensions

For every pound of weight loss during aerobic exercise, one should

consume how many ounces of water? - ANSWER- 16

Which of the following diets would BEST facilitate weight gain? -

ANSWER- Decrease total calories

To avoid possible conflicts over trainer client policies, the trainer does

what? - ANSWER- Should inform the client of business policies in

advance

The military press, upright row, and dumbbell lateral raise are all

resistance exercises that predominantly target the what? - ANSWERChest

What is the insertion point for the pectoralis major? - ANSWERHumerus

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur? - ANSWERSmall intestine

Why is a squat better for fat loss than a leg extension? - ANSWERMore muscle is involved, and more fat will be used during recovery.