NASM CPT Domain 4: Program Design Welcome to your NASM CPT Domain 4: Program Design 1. NASM CPT: Program Design For a client who has completed the stabilization endurance phase of training, which of the following is the most appropriate progression according to the NASM OPT model? A. Power training to maximize peak force production. B. Maximal strength training to increase the load lifted. C. Strength endurance training to enhance stabilization while increasing strength. D. Agility training to improve neuromuscular efficiency. None 2. NASM CPT: Program Design When designing a resistance training program for hypertrophy, what is the recommended range of repetitions per set according to NASM guidelines? A. 1-5 repetitions B. 6-12 repetitions C. 12-20 repetitions D. 20-30 repetitions None 3. NASM CPT: Program Design In the context of NASM's OPT model, which energy system is primarily targeted during the power phase of training? A. ATP-PC system B. Glycolytic system C. Oxidative system D. All of the above None 4. NASM CPT: Program Design According to NASM, which of the following exercises is considered a plyometric drill that would be most appropriate for a client in the power phase of the OPT model? A. Squat jumps B. Slow tempo barbell squats C. Isometric lunge holds D. High resistance leg press None 5. NASM CPT: Program Design For a client aiming to improve muscular endurance, NASM recommends which of the following rest intervals between sets? A. 0-30 seconds B. 30-60 seconds C. 60-90 seconds D. 90-120 seconds None 6. NASM CPT: Program Design When programming for a client in the maximal strength phase, NASM suggests which of the following loading strategies? A. 50-70% of 1RM for 12-20 repetitions B. 70-85% of 1RM for 6-12 repetitions C. 85-100% of 1RM for 1-5 repetitions D. 100+% of 1RM for less than 1 repetition None 7. NASM CPT: Program Design Which of the following is the most appropriate exercise selection for a beginner client during the stabilization phase of the NASM OPT model? A. Single-leg squat B. Barbell deadlift C. Machine leg press D. BOSU ball squat None 8. NASM CPT: Program Design When integrating corrective exercises into a program design, NASM recommends addressing which of the following components first? A. Power B. Flexibility C. Balance D. Strength None 9. NASM CPT: Program Design According to NASM, which of the following techniques is most effective for developing both speed and agility in an advanced athlete? A. Low-intensity, long-duration jogging B. High-resistance, slow-velocity weight training C. Short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) D. Linear sprints and multi-directional drills None 10. NASM CPT: Program Design In the context of the NASM OPT model, what is the primary focus of the Phase 4: Maximal Strength Training? A. Enhancing muscular endurance B. Increasing muscle size C. Maximizing peak force production D. Improving explosive power None 11. NASM CPT: Program Design According to NASM, during the resistance training portion of a workout, which exercise order is recommended to achieve the best results in a balanced program design? A. Power exercises, core exercises, balance exercises, strength exercises B. Balance exercises, core exercises, strength exercises, power exercises C. Core exercises, balance exercises, power exercises, strength exercises D. Strength exercises, power exercises, balance exercises, core exercises None 12. NASM CPT: Program Design For a client training in the Strength Endurance phase of the NASM OPT model, what type of superset is most effective? A. A strength exercise followed by a stabilization exercise for the same muscle group B. A power exercise followed by a stabilization exercise for the same muscle group C. A stabilization exercise followed by a strength exercise for the same muscle group D. A power exercise followed by a strength exercise for the same muscle group None 13. NASM CPT: Program Design When designing a program for an athlete to improve performance in a sport that requires sudden changes of direction, which of the following agility drills would be most appropriate according to NASM standards? A. Linear sprints B. Treadmill jogging C. Ladder drills D. Static stretching None 14. NASM CPT: Program Design According to NASM, what is the recommended rest interval between sets for a client training in the Power phase of the OPT model? A. 0-30 seconds B. 30-60 seconds C. 60-120 seconds D. 3-5 minutes None 15. NASM CPT: Program Design NASM's OPT model suggests which of the following progression strategies for a client moving from the Hypertrophy phase to the Maximal Strength phase? A. Decrease load and increase repetitions B. Gradually increase load and decrease repetitions C. Maintain the same load and increase speed of execution D. Increase both load and repetitions simultaneously None 16. NASM CPT: Program Design For clients who have achieved stability and strength, NASM recommends incorporating which of the following exercises to develop power? A. Slow-tempo resistance training B. High-speed resistance training with light to moderate loads C. Low-speed resistance training with heavy loads D. Isometric exercises focusing on stability None 17. NASM CPT: Program Design In the NASM OPT model, which phase is specifically designed to improve the rate of force production (RFP)? A. Stabilization Endurance B. Strength Endurance C. Maximal Strength D. Power None 18. NASM CPT: Program Design What is the primary goal of incorporating unilateral exercises into a client's program design according to NASM? A. To increase bilateral strength and coordination B. To correct muscle imbalances and improve functional movement C. To maximize muscle hypertrophy and endurance D. To focus solely on aesthetic improvements None 19. NASM CPT: Program Design According to NASM, which of the following is an appropriate progression for a plyometric exercise to increase intensity? A. Increasing the height of the jump B. Decreasing the speed of the jump C. Increasing the rest period between sets D. Decreasing the range of motion None 20. NASM CPT: Program Design In the context of cardiovascular training, NASM suggests using which of the following methods to develop aerobic base in the initial stages of training? A. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) B. Long-duration, steady-state cardio at a low to moderate intensity C. Short-duration, high-intensity sprints D. Maximal effort lifts with minimal rest None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
