NASM exam 3

What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for intermediate clients?

0-60

What is the weekly total of time recommended for cardiorespiratory training if participating in moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?

150 mins

Which of the following is a banned substance in the United States?

Dimethylamylamine

Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system?

Erector Spinae

Which of the following is characterized as a global muscle of the core on the posterior aspect of the body?

Erector spinae

Which type of scoliosis is influenced by improper muscle balance?

Functional (nonstructural) scoliosis

Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through?

Gluconeogenesis

Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?

Glute max

The deep longitudinal subsystem includes which of the following muscle groups?

Hamstrings and erector spinae

During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?

Hip extension

Stage 3 balance exercise should include what types of motion?

Hopping motions with a single-leg stance landing

Which of the following global muscles' primary action is hip flexion?

Iliopsoas

What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?

Infraspinatus and teres minor

Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function?

It stimulates actin and myosin activity.

What is the concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement?

Kinetic chain

Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex?

Lateral subsystem

Which of the following is magnesium classified as?

Macromineral

Define center of gravity

Midpoint of the body

Which of the following does plyometric training help increase?

Motor unit recruitment

Repeat squat jumps are a progression for which of the following exercises?

Multiplanar jump with stabilization

What is it called when an individual performs the same task repeatedly over time, which can lead to movement dysfunction?

Pattern overload

Reactive training is another common name for which type of exercise?

Plyometric

What stage of change is a person in if they are not planning on exercising within the next 6 months?

Precontemplation

Which of the following modalities will provide the most benefits to Phases 1, 4 and 5 of the OPT model?

Sandbags

Which of the following options would be the correct superset for back exercises during Phase 2 of the OPT model?

Seated cable row followed by stability ball dumbbell row

Where in the digestive system are most fluids absorbed?

Small intestine

Asking a client to stand on a BOSU ball would provide a major challenge to what system?

Somatosensory

An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?

The group feels distinct from other people.

What is an example of an individual in the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

The person is experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness.

Why is the arching quadriceps stretch considered a controversial lower-body stretch?

The stretch provides excessive stress on the kneecap and other tissues in the front knee.

What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn?

sprain

In order to balance, someone must maintain what point within their base of support?

Center of gravity

What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?

Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck

The anterior oblique subsystem includes which of the following muscle groups?

Adductor (inner) thigh muscles, obliques, and hip external rotators

You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ drills?

3-5

How many minutes of vigorous exercise in hot, humid environments should children be restricted to (including frequent rest periods)?

30 mins

According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?

4 years

You are training a youth client. What is the best choice for number of SAQ drills per workout for this athlete?

4-8

What blood pressure is reflective of a hypertensive crisis?

A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mm Hg

What is the term for the higher-than-normal energy expenditure during the recovery period after exercise?

Excess post exercise oxygen consumption

During balance training, gluteal muscles should remain in which state to hold the body stable?

Isometrically contracted

Which of the macronutrients has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?

Protein

A Certified Personal Trainer wants to improve a client's outcome expectations for resistance training. What behavior change technique might they use?

Providing information on the health benefits

Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs?

R. ventricle

Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?

Reciprocal

A client is taking prescription beta-blockers for hypertension. Which exercise is the safest for him to perform?

Standing Cobra

Which organization must approve a supplement prior to it being sold?

Supplements do not require approval prior to sale

Balance is best described as which of the following?

The ability to maintain control of the body while in a static position

Core stability is best described as:

The ability to resist external resistance in the lumbar spine while the extremities are actively moving

What are common physical characteristics of those with emphysema?

Those with emphysema are frequently underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck muscles.

What is the intended outcome of stage 2 training?

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

What type of diabetes occurs when specialized cells in the pancreas (called beta cells) stop producing insulin?

Type 1

Which disease is associated with normal aging and is attributable to a lower production of estrogen and progesterone, both of which are involved with regulating the rate at which bone is lost?

Type 1 primary osteoporosis

What term would be used to describe the starting point of an individual's fitness level directly after an assessment has been conducted?

baseline value