Personal Trainer Flashcards
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Which macronutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy per gram?
Answer: Fat
Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, making it the most energy-dense macronutrient compared to carbohydrates and protein (each at 4 kcal/g).
When spotting a client performing a barbell bench press, the spotter should primarily assist by:
Answer: Gripping the bar from above with an alternated grip and assisting only when necessary
The spotter grips the bar from above with an alternated (mixed) grip and provides assistance only when the client signals or loses control to ensure safety.
What does FITT stand for in exercise prescription?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT is an acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type—the four key variables manipulated when designing an exercise prescription.
Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for an NSCA-CPT?
Answer: Designing and implementing safe and effective fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals
NSCA-CPTs are qualified to design and implement individualized fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals, but diagnosing, treating, or rehabilitating injuries falls outside their scope.
What is the primary role of insulin following carbohydrate ingestion?
Answer: Facilitate glucose uptake into muscle and adipose cells
Insulin facilitates cellular glucose uptake by binding to receptors on muscle and adipose cells, allowing glucose to enter and be used for energy or stored as glycogen.
Which training method uses alternating periods of high-intensity effort and low-intensity recovery to improve cardiovascular fitness efficiently?
Answer: Interval training
Interval training systematically alternates high-intensity work bouts with low-intensity recovery periods, allowing greater total high-intensity volume than continuous training.
A client wants to improve muscular endurance for a recreational soccer league. Which rep and set scheme is most appropriate?
Answer: 3–4 sets of 15–20 reps at 50–60% 1-RM
Muscular endurance is best developed with higher repetitions (15–20+) at lower loads (50–60% 1-RM) with shorter rest periods, matching the sustained effort demands of soccer.