NASM-CPT Study Guide

NASM-CPT Study Guide This Study Guide is divided up into 6 primary domains with essential knowledge topics for the certification exam. Use this with the online course and textbook to help prepare for your exam. Domain 1: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts Concepts and Structures of Anatomy & Functions of Exercise Physiology The Nervous System Sensory Nervous system communication network within Changes in the the body. environment Central nervous system (CNS) brain and spinal cord; controls and interprets information. Nervous system Integrative Peripheral nervous system (PNS) nerves functions Analyze and interpret connecting the CNS to the rest of the body and environment. Motor Peripheral nervous system subdivisions: The neuromuscular Somatic outer areas body and skeletal response muscle; voluntary. Autonomic involuntary systems ( , heart, digestion).

Axial skeleton—skull, rib cage, and vertebral column. ... Inspiration—contracting inspiratory muscles to move air into lungs. Inspiratory muscles: Primary—diaphragm, external intercostals, ... function for a weak or inhibited prime mover. Muscle imbalance—alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint.

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