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NCEP EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the formula for training heart rate? - ANSWER-(220- age) x % max heart rate
Define endurance. - ANSWER-sub-maximal force repeated over time
Define strength. - ANSWER-maximal force produced in a specific environment
Define power. - ANSWER-work/time
What is your core? - ANSWER-the stabilization of your spine and transfer of a load efficiently throughout the body
List 5 cardiac risk factors. - ANSWER-Age: men over 45 and
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Diabetes: counts as known disease
Cholesterol level: 200 or greater
Smoking
Obesity: BMI of 30% or higher counts as known disease
List at least 3 signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease. - ANSWER-Chest pain Dizziness Shortness of breath
What are the three risk stratifications? - ANSWER-Apparently Healthy Increased Risk Known Disease
What are the five components to a healthy eating strategy? -
ANSWER-1. Eat at least 5-6 small meals per day: increases
metabolism and regulates blood sugar
2. Do not eat refined foods, especially sugar: manages insulin
levels
3. Watch your fat intake: unsaturated fats = good! (like Omega
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4. Drink plenty of water: helps to feel hydrated, satiated/full
(half body weight in ounces or 3-6 liters/day
5. Proper supplementation: feel good on diet!
(multivitamin/Omega 3)
What are the 6 essential nutrients? - ANSWER-Proteins: 4
calories per gram; 12%-25% of total calories/day
Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram; 50%-60% of total
calories/day
Fats: 9 calories per gram; 10%-30% of total calories per day
Vitamins: 0 calories
Minerals: 0 calories
Water: 0 calories
How do you measure body fat? - ANSWER-Skin calipers, electro-impedance, hydro-static weighing, Bod Pod (all to get a starting point of reference)
Muscle? - ANSWER-Burns more calories than fat!
What are the seven primary movements? - ANSWER-Push, pull, bend, twist, squat, lunge, gait
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