The NFPT Podcast

Low Back Arch Sample Question

It's common for clients to have an arch in their lower back that worsens during an overhead squat assessment. More often than not, these clients may also complain of back pain. In this episode, Erin gives you a sample question walk through of what to do when the lower back arches during a squat. Then, she breaks down why this movement is ocurring in the first place and how other muscles can impact the same movement impairment.

Knees Cave in Question

When learning the overactive and underactive muscles in movement assessments, simple memorization isn't the way to go. Instead, get a better understanding of how to arrive at the correct solution by using what you already know. In this episode we walk you through a sample movement assessment question where a trainer sees the client's knees caving inward and how to correctly program the right exercises for this imbalance.

Testing Domain Strategy

You have four major testing domains to prepare for exam day. But, your strategy for how you learn the information on these domains varies. In this episode, Erin talks your through the challenges each domain has and what your goal and focus should be. For example, memorizing in program design is NOT the way to go! This section is all about application and your goal should be on contextual understanding rather than memorizing the details

Scope of Practice Question Walk Through

Professional practice is an entire testing domain on your CPT exam. This means there will be more than one question on your test and this is important for you on day 1 as a personal trainer. Although scope of practice questions tend to be easier, you could still get tripped up. Listen in on Erin's sample question walk through for how to answer these questions correctly

Memory Tricks Part 3

Back again by popular demand, The NFPT Podcast brings you another episode devoted to the memory tricks and tips you can use for CPT test day and when you're out there as a personal trainer. Remember, you won't be memorizing everything in your CPT studies. But a few small tricks will help you stay motivated as you progress through the course and accelerate your progress in becoming a successful certified personal trainer

Memory Tricks Part 2

This is part 2 of our episode series to give you quick and easy memory tricks that will help you on CPT exam day and in your personal training career. Concepts in anatomy and physiology can seem overwhelming at first because you're up against new terms. But, the CPT tricks Erin walks you through will help you keep your study momentum be part of the NFPT CPT family faster than you think!

Memory Tricks Part 1

You shouldn't have to memorize everything to pass your CPT, but you will have to do some memorization for new terms that seem foreign. In this episode Erin talks through how and when to use these memory tricks and then gives you three tricks you can use when taking your CPT exam. They're must-haves for CPT test day and will make studying to be a personal trainer easier immediately

How To Go Through Your CPT Course

Going through a CPT course lives on a spectrum between traditional, linear learning and modern learning. In this episode we talk through how to go through your CPT study materials and course in a way that increases your chances for test day. Learn how to avoid wasting time and frustration while keeping your learning motivation high.

SAID Principle Questions Part 2

CPT test questions on the specificity principle (aka SAID principe) can show up in different ways. In this episode, part 2 of 2, we walk you through two sample test questions, including the answer options. Then, we show you where you could get tripped up on exam day and how to confidently answer these program design questions with less hesitation.

SAID Principle Questions Part 1

CPT test questions on the specificity principle (aka SAID principe) can show up in different ways. In this episode, part 1 of 2, we walk you through two sample test questions, including the answer options. Then, we show you where you could get tripped up on exam day and how to confidently answer these program design questions with less hesitation.