NASM Study Flashcards
In order to optimally load muscle during the eccentric phase, the fitness professional should recommend which of the following?
Select one:
a. Reduce the resistance so it is less than it was in the concentric phase, and lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension
b. Lower the weight faster to reduce time under tension
c. Reduce the resistance so it is less than it was in the concentric phase, and lower the weight faster to reduce time under tension
d. Lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension
d. Lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension
In which of the following phases of the OPT model is suspended bodyweight training considered ideal?
Select one:
a. Phases 3 and 4
b. Phases 4 and 5
c. Phases 1 and 3
d. Phases 1 and 2
d. Phases 1 and 2
Individuals in this stage of change may sporadically engage in physical activity but without any form, structure, or consistency.
Select one:
a. Precontemplation
b. Maintenance
c. Contemplation
d. Preparation
d. Preparation
Selectorized machines provide all the following benefits except for which one?
Select one:
a. Are often less intimidating than free weights for novice exercisers
b. Are often accompanied by instructional diagrams or pictures
c. Offer users the ability to change resistance easily
d. Provide an increased range of motion
d. Provide an increased range of motion
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?
Select one:
a. Thoracic and sacral
b. Cervical and thoracic
c. Thoracic and lumbar
d. Cervical and sacral
a. Thoracic and sacral
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?
Select one:
a. Lumbar extensors
b. Hip flexor complex
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Latissimus dorsi
c. Gluteus maximus
Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
Select one:
a. Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac
b. Biceps, mid-axillary, subscapular, and chest
c. Triceps, abdomen, mid-axillary, and suprailiac
d. Triceps, subscapular, chest, and thigh
a. Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac
Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of Sports Nutrition recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals?
Select one:
a. 1.5 to 2.5 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
c. 1.0 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
d. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
What is the name of Level one of the OPT Model?
Stabilization
What is the name of level 2 of the opt model?
A. Strength
B. Stabilization
C. Power
D. Muscular Development
A. Strength
What is the name of level 3 of the opt model?
A. Strength
B. Stabilization
C. Power
D. Muscular Development
C. Power
What is the name of phase 1 of the opt model?
A. Strength endurance
B. Stabilization endurance
C. Maximal strength
D. Muscular Development
B. Stabilization endurance
What is the name of phase 2 of the opt model?
A. Strength endurance
B. Stabilization endurance
C. Maximal strength
D. Muscular Development
A. Strength Endurance
What is the name of phase 3 of the opt model?
A. Strength endurance
B. Power
C. Maximal strength
D. Muscular Development
D. Muscular Development
What is the name of phase 4 of the opt model?
A. Stabilization endurance
B. Power
C. Maximal strength
D. Muscular Development
C. Maximal strength
