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CPT Exam Prep Flashcards

1
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To support the stretch of the psoas in an active kneeling hip flexor stretch, which way should the hips be tilted?

A

Posteriorly - to lengthen the hip flexors

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What type of goals should initial sessions be focused on developing?

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Long-term goals - short-term created later

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Which of the following is an appropriate SAQ drill for seniors?

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Stand-up to figure 8

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4
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In many cases, how long does it take for an employer to decide whether they will consider someone, based on resume?

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Less than 30 seconds

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5
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How do mechanoreceptors function?

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They respond to alterations of touch, pressure, sound, or motion in body tissue. (think MECHANICS)

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Before a client begins working with CPT, what must they do?

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Provide health history

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7
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How can a CPT play a positive role in a client’s fitness journey?

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Balanced attitude toward fitness

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8
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What is a side effect of ingesting too much iron?

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Gastrointestinal irritation

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9
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The PAR-Q is an example of what kind of assessment?

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Subjective - readiness questionnaire about lifestyle, etc.

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To help a client safely progress through to hypertrophy training, what phase of the OPT model should be completed FIRST?

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Strength endurance

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11
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What is the purpose of corrective flexibility?

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Improves muscle imbalance, ROM, and altered joint motion

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For a client taking blood pressure meds, what method is best to judge intensity?

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Rating of perceived exertion method (RPE)

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13
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What is the recommended body fat percentage range for a 34-year old woman?

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20-35%

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14
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What are motions within the frontal plane?

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Adduction, inversion, lateral flexion

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15
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If a client rests for 20-30 secs between exercise, how fully recovered are they?

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50%

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16
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When a muscle contracts, what happens within the sarcomere?

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It shortens

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17
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If someone is trying to lose weight, what type of resistance training should be done?

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Multi-joint exercises

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18
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What is upper crossed syndrome?

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Forward head and rounded shoulders

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19
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What is lower crossed syndrome?

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Anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched back)

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20
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What is pronation distortion syndome?

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Flat feet and internally rotated knees

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21
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What assessment would be most appropriate for an obese person?

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Rockport walk test - think walking is easiest

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22
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What POV should a CPT observe a pulling assessment?

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From the side - allows CPT to view all complexes

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23
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For the overhead squat assessment, what kinetic chain checkpoints should a CPT observe from the SIDE?

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Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and shoulder complex - hips and shoulders

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What is the reasoning behind the PAR-Q?

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To determine if they are ready for an exercise program

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25
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What muscle is overactive if someone’s knees move inward during single-leg?

A

Adductor complex

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26
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What is an acceptable value for diastolic blood pressure?

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Less than 80 mmHg

27
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During push-up assessment, how low should someone lower their body?

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Within 3 inches of the floor

28
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What exercise is appropriate for a pregnant client?

A

Single-leg balance - no overhead lifting or prone positions

29
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What type of training do bodybuilders typically use?

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Split-set routine (different body parts on different days)

30
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What type of training is high-volume, low-intensity?

A

Linear periodization - progresses toward low volume, high intensity

31
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In Zone 3 cardio workout, what RPE equivalent should they be at?

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17-19 (Borg scale: 86%+) - RPE GOES UP W ZONES

32
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In Phase 1 of OPT, how many sets of an exercise should there be?

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1-3 sets

33
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What phase of OPT would client most benefit from timed holds?

A

Phase 1 - stabilization

34
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What phase(s) of the OPT model use the 4/2/1 tempo?

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Phases 1 and 2

35
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What age classifies someone as an older adult?

A

65+

36
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How long is the recommended timeframe to train in Phase 1?

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4-6 weeks

37
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What is a super set?

A

One exercise followed by another with no rest

38
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What BMI is considered obese?

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30+

39
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What intensity should an overweight client perform cardio training in?

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40-80% of HR max - less risks

40
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What happens when the body is NOT properly overloaded?

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A level of homeostasis is reached

41
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When a client is training for a marathon, what energy system do they need to train?

A

Aerobic energy system

42
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Training intensity for older adults?

A

30-80% of 1RM

43
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The OPT model is an example of what kind of periodization?

A

Linear periodization

44
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How long is the alarm reaction stage of general adaptation syndrome last?

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2-3 weeks

45
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How many sets does the pyramid system use?

A

4-6 sets

46
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Static stretching is also known as what?

A

Corrective flexibility

47
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Practicing through repetitions improves what system?

A

The nervous system

48
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What is the main characteristic of efferent neurons?

A

They stimulate muscle contraction and create movement.

49
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OVERACTIVE muscles in excessive forward lean?

A

“SMALL GUYS HAVE ABS” - Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexors, and abs (think, over-positive, lean-crunch)

50
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UNDERACTIVE muscles in excessive forward lean?

A

“You lean forward with AGE” - anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae (think under-negative lean-age)

51
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OVERACTIVE muscles in lower back arch?

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“Lower back pain hurts like HEL” - hip flexors, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi (think over-up back-hurts like HEL)

52
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UNDERACTIVE muscles in lower back arch?

A

“GIVE HER IBUPROFEN” - gluteus maximus, hamstrings, intrinsic core (think under-negative-medicine)

53
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OVERACTIVE muscles when arms fall forward?

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“PRAISE THE LORD” - pecs, teres major, latissimus dorsi (think over-up-praise)

54
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UNDERACTIVE muscles when arms fall forward?

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“MRR!” - mid/lower traps, rhomboids, rotator cuff (think under-arm-growl)

55
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OVERACTIVE muscles when feet turn out?

A

“SILLY LITTLE BUNIONS” - soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, bicep femoris (think over-up feet-growth)

56
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UNDERACTIVE muscles when feet turn out?

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“MY, MY GET MY PRETTY SHOES” - medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstrings, gracilis, popiteus, sartorius

57
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OVERACTIVE muscles when knees move inward?

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“MY BF’s TFL IS VERY LARGE” - adductor complex, bicep femoris, TFL, vastus lareralis (think over-large knees-TFL)

58
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UNDERACTIVE muscles when knees move inward?

A

“Kneel down for the GREAT VASTUS MEDIALIS” - glute max/med, vastus medialis
(knee-kneel under-peasant)

59
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What is the local stabilization system?

A

Attach directly to the vertebrae

60
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What is the global stabilization system?

A

Attach from pelvis to spine

61
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Common error during overhead squat assessment?

A

Knees turning inward

62
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Common error during push/pull assessment?

A

Arms falling forward

63
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What is SAQ?

A

Speed, agility, quickness

64
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How do you progress a two arm shoulder press?

A

Alternating arms

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