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AFAA CPT Practice Test 2026 — Free AFAA CPT Exam Prep Questions

The AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer exam is a 120-question proctored online test for trainers who prepare with AFAA's Personal Fitness Training: Theory & Practice textbook. Our original practice questions cover AFAA's topic areas: the human body and exercise physiology, screening and injury prevention, exercise programming, nutrition and weight management, behavior change and communication, and professional responsibilities.

25 free exam-style questions 3 free tests Every option explained
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After a client trips over a dumbbell during a session and scrapes her knee, what should the trainer do about documentation?

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Exam essentials

AFAA CPT format, scoring & key facts

Online exam with live remote proctoring (ProctorU).

Questions120
Question typesMultiple choice

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.afaa.com/courses/personal-fitness-trainer. Always confirm details with AFAA before your exam.

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Content outline

What the AFAA CPT covers

Every PrepBanq AFAA CPT test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

Content domainOur practice questions
The Human Body & Exercise PhysiologyAnatomy and kinesiology, muscle actions, joints and planes of motion, and the energy systems and cardiorespiratory response to exercise.
6 questions →
Fitness Screening, Health Assessment and Injury PreventionHealth screening, vital signs, body-composition and girth measures, fitness assessment, and first response to common injuries.
5 questions →
Exercise ProgrammingCardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility programming, plus changes for special populations.
7 questions →
The Basics of Nutrition and Weight ManagementMacronutrients and micronutrients, energy balance, safe weight-loss rates, and nutrition scope of practice.
3 questions →
Behavior Modification and Communication SkillsListening and rapport skills, motivation, adherence strategies, and relapse prevention.
2 questions →
Business, Legal and Professional ResponsibilitiesNegligence and liability, documentation, scope of practice, and professional conduct.
2 questions →
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AFAA CPT FAQ

How many questions are on the AFAA CPT?

The AFAA CPT has 120 questions. Question types: Multiple choice.

What is on the AFAA CPT?

The AFAA CPT covers The Human Body & Exercise Physiology, Fitness Screening, Health Assessment and Injury Prevention, Exercise Programming, The Basics of Nutrition and Weight Management, Behavior Modification and Communication Skills, Business, Legal and Professional Responsibilities.

Who administers the AFAA CPT?

The AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Exam is administered by AFAA. Delivery: Online exam with live remote proctoring (ProctorU).

Is there a free AFAA CPT practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free AFAA CPT practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real AFAA CPT formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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