National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam. NASM Chapter 3 Practice Test. There are 25 MCQs with explanations on Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise. Download the free Quiz Quizlet PDF for CPT Certification based on the NASM 7th Edition CPT Study Guide.
Understand motivation, barriers, and psychological benefits of regular exercise to enhance fitness training effectiveness. This guide is perfect for aspiring fitness professionals aiming to deepen their psychological insights for better client outcomes. Start mastering key concepts today to boost your preparation!
NASM Chapter 3 Practice Test – Psychology of Exercise
These questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of psychological factors affecting exercise adherence and motivation, crucial for any fitness professional guiding clients through their fitness journeys.
Q1. What is a common reason people avoid regular exercise?
- (A) Increased energy levels
- (B) Time constraints
- (C) Excessive motivation
- (D) Lack of equipment
Q2. Which type of motivation is characterized by internal satisfaction and enjoyment of the activity itself?
- (A) Amotivation
- (B) Extrinsic motivation
- (C) Intrinsic motivation
- (D) Passive motivation
Q3. What type of social support involves providing transportation or paying for a gym membership?
- (A) Emotional support
- (B) Instrumental support
- (C) Informational support
- (D) Companionship support
Q4. How can social physique anxiety affect exercise participation?
- (A) It increases motivation to exercise more frequently.
- (B) It does not impact exercise behaviors.
- (C) It can deter individuals from participating due to body image concerns.
- (D) It encourages group exercise participation.
Q5. What psychological benefit is associated with regular exercise?
- (A) Increased stress
- (B) Worsened sleep patterns
- (C) Improved mood
- (D) Higher levels of anxiety
Q6. What is the effect of unrealistic goals on exercise adherence?
- (A) Increases long-term exercise adherence
- (B) Has no effect on exercise behaviors
- (C) Can lead to frustration and decreased motivation
- (D) Encourages more frequent gym visits
Q7. Which form of support is critical for beginners to maintain an exercise program?
- (A) Financial support
- (B) Emotional support
- (C) Technical support
- (D) Administrative support
Q8. What role do exercise leaders play in group fitness settings?
- (A) They only manage the facility’s finances.
- (B) They provide structure and motivation for participants.
- (C) They have no significant impact on participants.
- (D) They only provide nutritional advice.
Q9. How does exercise help reduce depression and anxiety?
- (A) By decreasing energy levels
- (B) Through social isolation
- (C) By increasing stress hormones
- (D) Through the release of endorphins and reduction of stress hormones
Q10. What is an example of companionship support in exercise?
- (A) Offering critical feedback on performance
- (B) Exercising together with a friend
- (C) Providing transportation to the gym
- (D) Paying for someone’s personal trainer
Q11. What impact does setting process goals have on exercise adherence?
- (A) It diminishes the importance of outcomes.
- (B) It has no influence on adherence.
- (C) It increases focus on achieving daily or weekly exercise targets.
- (D) It discourages regular exercise habits.
Q12. Which factor can influence the intensity and direction of someone’s efforts in physical activities?
- (A) Motivation
- (B) Weather conditions
- (C) Type of exercise equipment available
- (D) Time of day
Q13. How does intrinsic motivation differ from extrinsic motivation in the context of exercise?
- (A) Intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards, while extrinsic is driven by personal satisfaction.
- (B) Intrinsic motivation is for personal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.
- (C) There is no difference; both motivations serve the same purpose in exercise.
- (D) Extrinsic motivation leads to longer-term adherence than intrinsic.
Q14. What is a psychological benefit of regular physical activity?
- (A) Increased physical fatigue
- (B) Lowered self-esteem
- (C) Enhanced cognitive function
- (D) Increased social isolation
Q15. What barrier to exercise involves concern over being judged on physical appearance?
- (A) Time constraints
- (B) Lack of motivation
- (C) Social physique anxiety
- (D) Unrealistic goals
Q16. How can personal trainers help clients overcome the barrier of time constraints?
- (A) By encouraging less frequent workouts
- (B) Suggesting longer session durations
- (C) Designing flexible and efficient workout plans
- (D) Ignoring the barrier
Q17. What type of goal focuses on the end result of an activity?
- (A) Process goal
- (B) Outcome goal
- (C) Short-term goal
- (D) Long-term goal
Q18. Which form of support is most critical when starting an exercise program?
- (A) Financial support
- (B) Informational support
- (C) Emotional support
- (D) Technical support
Q19. How does companionship support influence exercise adherence?
- (A) It increases financial obligations, reducing adherence.
- (B) It has no impact on exercise behavior.
- (C) It enhances enjoyment and motivation through shared activity experiences.
- (D) It leads to competition, often reducing adherence.
Q20. What is a major psychological benefit of regular exercise that affects mood and emotional well-being?
- (A) Increase in depressive symptoms
- (B) Reduction in overall happiness
- (C) Improvement in mood and reduction of anxiety
- (D) Increase in emotional instability
Q21. Which psychological factor can prevent someone from starting an exercise program due to fear of judgement?
- (A) Intrinsic motivation
- (B) Social physique anxiety
- (C) Outcome goals
- (D) Extrinsic motivation
Q22. What type of support involves giving advice on effective exercise techniques?
- (A) Emotional support
- (B) Companionship support
- (C) Instrumental support
- (D) Informational support
Q23. What is a common barrier to exercise related to personal perception and time management?
- (A) Excessive motivation causing burnout
- (B) Perception of not having enough time
- (C) Overabundance of gym facilities
- (D) Too many available exercise options
Q24. How do group exercise classes benefit participants psychologically?
- (A) By isolating them from non-exercising peers
- (B) Through increased accountability and social interaction
- (C) By reducing their need for exercise
- (D) Through competition that discourages continued participation
Q25. How does intrinsic motivation affect long-term exercise adherence compared to extrinsic motivation?
- (A) It has no impact on long-term adherence.
- (B) It decreases adherence due to lack of external rewards.
- (C) It increases long-term adherence by fostering internal satisfaction.
- (D) It is less effective than extrinsic motivation in maintaining regular exercise habits.
See also:
- NASM CPT Practice Test 2024 Study Guide (UPDATED)
- Chapter 1: The Modern State of Health and Fitness
- Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
- Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise
- Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching
- Chapter 5: The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
- Chapter 6: The Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
- Chapter 7: Human Movement Science
- Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
- Chapter 9: Nutrition
- Chapter 10: Supplementation