nasm final practice exam

Question 1

which lower body stretch is considered controversial

Answer 1

inverted herdler’s stretch

Question 2

the water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins?

Answer 2

c and b complex

Question 3

you have a youth client… training frequency recommended performing saq

Answer 3

1 to 3 times per week

Question 4

the hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively is example of what term?

Answer 4

Synergistic dominance

Question 5

when properly activated, which muscle of the core creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia?

Answer 5

transverse abdominis

Question 6

what is example of individual in exhaustion state of general adaption syndrome?

Answer 6

the person has suffered an ACL sprain

Question 7

agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training?

Answer 7

change of direction

Question 8

what statement best describes the category of simple sugars?

Answer 8

single or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body

Question 9

which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during a concentric contraction?

Answer 9

as the velocity of the muscle action increases, its ability to produce force decreases.

Question 10

what ideally should follow a day of high-intensity training in stage 3?

Answer 10

a stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day.

Question 11

what REP range (on a scale of 1 to 10) aligns with training in zone 2?

Answer 11

an RPE of 5 to 6

Question 12

What muscles work with the obliques will assist a client in completing a standing cable rotation movement?

Answer 12

Erector spinae

Question 13

What are the three stages of the general adaption syndrome?

Answer 13

alarm reaction, resistance development, and exhaustion

Question 14

which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out?

Answer 14

Gastrocnemius and soleus

Question 15

The center of gravity moves in which direction when the knees and hips are equally flexed bilaterally?

Answer 15

inferiorly

Question 16

which three senses are involved in the balance system

Answer 16

visual, vestibular, and somatosensory

Question 17

what is the peripheral heart action system?

Answer 17

a variation of circuit training that alternates upper body and lower body exercises throughout the circuit

Question 18

which of the following contributes the most tot he total calories burned in a day?

Answer 18

resting metabolic rate

Question 19

which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves

Answer 19

thoracic and sacral

Question 20

a certified personal trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the following phases?

Answer 20

phase 1

Question 21

the impact that family members, peer, or coworkers have over someone’s decision to exercise describes which term?

Answer 21

group influence

Question 22

which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane

Answer 22

gluteus medius

Question 23

which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise?

Answer 23

ability to talk comfortably during exercise WITHOUT breathlessness in the average untrained individual

Question 24

what differentiates change of direction from agility?

Answer 24

reaction to a signal

Question 25

fat soluble vitamins

Answer 25

a, d, e, k

Question 26

water soluable

Answer 26

c, b complex

Question 27

trace minerals

Answer 27

iron, zinc, copper, iodine

Question 28

two signs of muscle overstretched

Answer 28

muscle pain more than 24 hours swelling in muscle

Question 29

what type of periodization uses changes in volume and intensity on a daily or weekly basis?

Answer 29

undulating

Question 30

three categories of lipid family

Answer 30

triglycerides phospholipids sterols

Question 31

why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective plyometric movement?

Answer 31

it causes stored elastic energy to be used more efficiently

Question 32

one side of the body

Answer 32

unilateral

Question 33

two sides of the body

Answer 33

bilateral

Question 34

best exercise for someone with osteoporosis to help bone density

Answer 34

walking

Question 35

proprioceptive modalities

Answer 35

heavy weights with proprioceptive modalities considered dangerous

Question 36

which scheme would be the most ideal to achieve stabilization and muscular endurance adaptations?

Answer 36

2 sets, 20 reps, 50% 1RM

Question 37

client with hypertension

Answer 37

standing up exercises

Question 38

important consideration phase 1

Answer 38

self-myofascial techniques

Question 39

muscles overactive when feet turn out

Answer 39

gastrocnemius and soleus

Question 40

observable

Answer 40

osteokinematics

Question 41

not observable

Answer 41

arthrokinematics

Question 42

percentage who quit fitness within first 6 months

Answer 42

.5

Question 43

kyphotic curves

Answer 43

thoracic and sacral

Question 44

replacing negative inner narrative with positibe

Answer 44

reverse listing

Question 45

3 types of muscle

Answer 45

skeletal, cardiac, smooth

Question 46

companionship support

Answer 46

coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities

Question 47

intended outcome of stage 2 training

Answer 47

increase the workload (eg speed, incline) in a way that helps clients exercise at higher intensities and achieve greater levels of aerobic fitness

Question 48

where in the digestive system are most fluids absorbed

Answer 48

small intestine

Question 49

what does optimal reactive performance of any activity depend on?

Answer 49

speed of force generation

Question 50

which term describes the act of lightly pushing on a client's shoulders when they are balancing on one foot so they can learn to maintain or recover balance?

Answer 50

perturbation

Question 51

josh school hockey goalie... type of saq training best relates to physical skills needed?

Answer 51

quickness training

Question 52

omega 3 fatty acids

Answer 52

anti inflammatory properties

Question 53

vitamin k supplements should avoid by those taking what type of meds

Answer 53

anticoagulants (eg warfarin)

Question 54

what must. be maintained when performing exercises in a proprioceptively enriched environment?

Answer 54

correct technique

Question 55

anatomical heart structure referred to as the pacemaker of the heart

Answer 55

sinoatrial node

Question 56

what is defined as the body's ability to provide optimal dynamic joint support to maintain correct posture during all movements?

Answer 56

stabilization

Question 57

percentage of human body comprise of water

Answer 57

.6

Question 58

what surrounds skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?

Answer 58

fascia

Question 59

which of the following is a component of agility training?

Answer 59

deceleration

Question 60

the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to provide the bod with what gas?

Answer 60

oxygen

Question 61

posture uses which anatomical landmark in comparison to other positions of the body?

Answer 61

spine

Question 62

research has demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is best for which of the following?

Answer 62

providing psychological benefits

Question 63

what is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have the ability to contract automatically in anticipation of movement?

Answer 63

feed-forward

Question 64

during normal walking, the pelvis rotates in what plane to facilitate the necessary momentum for the swing phase?

Answer 64

transverse

Question 65

what is a client-centric coaching style that helps enhance their desire to change by resolving ambivalence?

Answer 65

motivational interviewing

Question 66

which is a power-focused exercise for the back musculature?

Answer 66

medicine ball pullover throw

Question 67

what do the V and P represent within the FITTE-VP principle for designing cardiorespiratory training?

Answer 67

Volume and progression

Question 68

If someone engages in a short, intense burst of activity lasting less than 30 seconds, which energy system will contribute the most to atp production?

Answer 68

The ATP-PC system

Question 69

What term is used to describe combined muscle contraction (co-contraction) of the global muscles of the core?

Answer 69

Bracing

Question 70

if the client cannot reach their foot during a single-leg squat touchdown, which is the first modification that can be employed?

Answer 70

reach to their knee

Question 71

what is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?

Answer 71

1-2 sessions per week

Question 72

which of the following describes a benefit of high-intensity interval trialing (HIIT)?

Answer 72

it can produce comparable results to traditional cardio exercise in a compressed period of time with smaller volume of work.

Question 73

which type of assessment measures overall strength, stability, muscular endurance, and agility?

Answer 73

performance assessment

Question 74

which of the following is not one of the primary leelsof the OPT model?

Answer 74

strength endurance

Question 75

which of the following statements most accurately reflects ventilatory threshold one (VT1)?

Answer 75

An intensity continuous talking becomes challenging

Question 76

what concept allows a person to hump higher during plyometric exercises?

Answer 76

eccentric loading

Question 77

which of the following terms can be used in place of repetition tempo?

Answer 77

speed

Question 78

what is the bone type of the clavicle, radius, and ulna?

Answer 78

long

Question 79

asking a client to close their eyes during a balance exercise would challenge which system?

Answer 79

visual system