NASM Missed Questions
What is the general recommended rest for advanced clients between SAQ reps?
0-90 seconds
When performing high-velocity movements with medicine balls, the ball weight should be no more than what percentage of the user's body weight, according to current recommendations?
0.1
Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during an eccentric muscle action?
As the contraction velocity increases, the ability to develop force also increases.
Which of the following statements would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during a concentric contraction?
As the velocity of the muscle action increases, its ability to produce force decreases.
Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial artery
Which statement is an accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to arthritis?
Cardiorespiratory training should begin at a low to moderate intensity (40 to 65% HR max).
Where is the heart located in the thoracic cavity?
Central to the left and anterior to the spine
Most bodyweight training exercises are considered which type of movements?
Closed-chain movements
Bridget, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement?
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
Food in the stomach is processed and then passes into what anatomical structure?
Duodenum of the small intestine
What muscles work with the obliques will assist a client in completing a standing cable rotation movement?
Erector Spinae
Which of the following is considered a superficial muscle of the core?
Erector Spinae
How is Fartlek training best described?
Fartlek training targets many different physiological systems by combining different formats into one workout.
Why are proper frontside mechanics in sprinting important?
Frontside mechanics align the lead leg to optimally apply force into the ground to help propel the body forward.
Which muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out?
Gastrocnemius and soleus
If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production during this activity?
Glycolosis
What is defined as the force imparted by the ground on the body when a body segment makes contact with it?
Ground reaction force
The deep longitudinal subsystem includes which of the following muscle groups?
Hamstrings and erector spinae
Which of the following effects may be experienced with overtraining?
High levels of cortisol, which lead to a catabolic environment
Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?
Hip Flexor Complex
What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power step-up exercise?
Ice skaters
You are working with a new client who recently started a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss. However, she complains of being tired and lacking energy for her training sessions. What might be the reason for her low energy?
Inadequate carbohydrate intake
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
Which of the following force couples is accurately linked to the movement created by their combined action?
Internal and external obliques functioning to create trunk rotation
How many skinfold sites are measured when determining body composition using the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
4
What is the recommendation of minutes per week for cardiorespiratory training, if participating in vigorous-intensity exercise (e.g., jogging or running)?
75 minutes per week
What are the two components of the central nervous system?
The brain and spinal cord
How is ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) best defined?
The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
What is explained by the sliding filament theory?
The shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle contraction
What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?
infraspinatus, teres minor
What anatomical term is used to describe something that is relatively closer to the midline of the body?
Medial
What area of the chest contains the heart?
Mediastinum
Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?
Medicine Ball
Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and/or power development in the transverse plane?
Medicine Balls
Which of the following modality/exercise combinations provides the most demands on explosive power?
Medicine ball chest pass
Which is a power-focused exercise for the back musculature?
Medicine ball pullover throw
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to arms falling forward in the overhead squat assessment?
Middle and lower trapezius
ow does taking "high" doses of vitamin C impact health?
More is not always better. In some cases, increasing the dosage does not come with many adverse effects, but it also does not increase health benefits. An increased dose of Vitamin C over 1 g reduces absorption.
Other than age, training history, and injury history, what screening tool is most beneficial in assessing whether a client is ready for plyometric training?
Movement Assessments
Repeat squat jumps are a progression for which of the following exercises?
Multiplanar jump with stabilization
What is defined as the ability to produce and maintain force production for prolonged periods of time?
Muscular endurance
Which type of joint includes the sutures of the skull?
Nonsynovial
At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?
Obese
Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs?
Osteokinematics
Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents?
Parents
A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the following phases?
Phase 1
Which statement about lowering blood pressure is true?
Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting mechanisms?
Platelets
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?
Preventive care
What is defined as the awareness of the positioning and movement of body segments?
Proprioception
Which of the macronutrients has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?
Protein
Loaded movement training is best achieved with which training modality?
ViPR
The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins?
Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins
Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease?
WHR of 0.88
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?
15-60 seconds
A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the concentric muscle contraction performed?
2 seconds
What BMI score is considered overweight?
25 to 29.9
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test?
A cadence of 96 steps per minute
What ideally should follow a day of high-intensity training in stage 3?
A stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day.
Which of the following statements describes the abdominal skinfold location?
A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise?
Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average untrained individual
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Absorption of food and passage of waste into the rectum
Davis's law describes what type of changes within the cumulative injury cycle?
Adhesions may begin to form structural changes in the soft tissue.
What is sarcopenia?
Age-related loss of muscle tissue
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal plane during the lowering phase of the squat?
Quadriceps
What location on the body does NASM recommend for measuring the resting heart rate?
Radial Pulse
This is a conversational technique that helps the listener express the supposed meaning of what was just heard.
Reflections
During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what?
Resist shoulder horizontal adduction
Susan's quadriceps have been identified as overactive. What type of flexibility training should be used first to help improve this muscle imbalance?
SMR and static stretching of the quadriceps
Receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining foot position while standing on an unstable surface.
Somatosensation
Asking a client to balance on an unstable surface while barefoot would challenge which system?
Somatosensory system
The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility technique?
Static Stretching
What is cardiac output?
The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
Performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell in the hand is an example of which type of lever?
Third Class
Which sense provides information about movement of the head in space?
Vestibular system
Which of the following is iron considered to be?
Trace Mineral
Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the core?
Transverse abdominis
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?
Unique selling proposition (USP)
