Secrets of the NCSF-CPT Exam Study Guide: NCSF Test Review for the National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Trainer Exam (Mometrix Test Preparation) - Softcover

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9781610722452: Secrets of the NCSF-CPT Exam Study Guide: NCSF Test Review for the National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Trainer Exam (Mometrix Test Preparation)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1610722450 ISBN 13: 9781610722452

Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC, 2013

***Includes Practice Test Questions***

Get the test prep help you need to be successful on the NCSF-CPT test.

The NCSF-CPT Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Secrets of the NCSF-CPT Exam Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the NCSF-CPT Exam.

Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the NCSF-CPT Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.

Secrets of the NCSF-CPT Exam Study Guide includes:

A thorough and detailed overview of the NCSF-CPT exam
An analysis of the vocabulary: exercise terminology
A guide to the circulatory system
An examination of nutrition
A breakdown of bones
An in-depth look at training
An extensive review of circuit training
A guide to exercise technique
An examination of fitness tips
An analysis of testing flexibility
Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations

It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Board for Certification expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.

The Vocabulary: Exercise Terminology section covers:

Terms

The Circulatory System section covers:

Course of circulation
The heart
Cardiovascular system

The Nutrition section covers:

Nutrients key points

The Bones section covers:

Joints
Types of joints

The Training section covers:

General exercise principles
Progression- the three stages
Pyramid system; super-slow training system; cheat system of training

The Circuit Training section covers:

Detraining
Breathing exercises
Stretching exercises

The Exercise Technique section covers:

Proper lifting technique- key points
Push-up
Lateral raises
Plank

The Fitness Tips section covers:

Fitness misconceptions
Exercise in the USA
Client consultations
Client's history
Tests

The Testing Flexibility section covers:

Lipid levels
Program planning
Age considerations
Health considerations
Pregnancy considerations
Injuries; risks; guidelines for reducing injury
Strength and safety guidelines
Setting up a personal training business

These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the NCSF-CPT Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.
Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answers, and that's another area where our guide stands out. Our test designers have provided scores of test questions that will prepare you for what to expect on the actual NCSF-CPT Exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.

We've helped thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for our test preparation guides, and our Secrets of the NCSF-CPT Exam Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future.

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