NASM Final Exam 2 Flashcards
Which exercise would be most appropriate for a maximal strength movement in Phase 4 (Maximal Strength Training)?
Shoulder/military press
Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?
It causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently.
What is Fartlek Training
Fartlek training targets many different physiological systems by combining different formats into one workout.
Which surface would be the easiest for a new client starting a balance training program?
Firm Surface
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs?
Right ventricle
What type of movement happens during the concentric phase of plyometric exercise?
Jump
The number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of which of the followin
The build environment
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core?
Side Plank
What is a characteristic of a type I muscle fiber?
Less Force Production
What is an appropriate tempo for Phase 1 of the OPT model?
4-2-1-1
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification?
To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?
Consistency
What type of flexibility training is most likely to use instruments or equipment to help the body improve range of motion?
Self-myofascial techniques
Which two electrolytes are most commonly supplemented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat?
sodium and pottasium
Which type of muscle fiber has a large number of capillaries?
type 1
