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28 February 2025 Flashcards

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From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its validity?

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Body Composition

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Which of the following is not a tracked component on an athlete’s macrocycle annual training plan?

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Cardio Training

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

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

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At what BMI threshold does a person’s chance for obesity-related health problems increase?

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30

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In what phase of plyometric exercise does preloading or stretching of the agonist muscle occur?

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eccentric phase

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What are the three categories within the lipid family?

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Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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Absorption of food and passage of waste into the rectum

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You are working with an intermediate client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best choice for drills per session?

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6 to 8 drills

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Which of the following is considered an open-chain exercise?

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Bench Press

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Along with muscle protein synthesis, which of the following is an important function of protein?

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Synthesis of hormones

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What does optimal reactive performance of any activity depend on?

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Speed of force generation

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Which system supplies neural input to organs that run the involuntary processes of the body?

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Autonomic nervous system

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What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?

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5 times a week

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What are the recommended training variables for static stretching?

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1 to 3 sets, hold each stretch for 30 seconds

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In an integrated training program, what would the last portion of the training session involve as the main exercise or movement component?

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Resistance Training

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What is the general adaptation syndrome?

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The general adaptation syndrome describes the way in which the body responds and adapts to stress.

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How often is it recommended to reassess clientele?

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every month

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Which of the following is considered a closed-chain exercise?

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Push ups

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Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT model?

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Cable machines

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Which of these is considered the most advanced plyometric exercise?

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Depth jumps

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Which of the following is the most highly progressed plyometric exercise?

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Transverse plane box jump-down

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Core stability is best described as:

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

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

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30 min

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When a client’s heart rate is raised during cardio activities, this is being caused by which system?

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Sympathetic nervous system

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Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance?
Biomechanical ankle platform system
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When sequencing physiological assessments, which of the following would produce a better result if measured immediately after exercise rather than before exercise?
Flexibility
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When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating?
Health and well-being
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Which plane of movement can be described as an imaginary line that bisects the body into right and left sides?
Saggital
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What is defined as the specific outline created by a fitness professional that details the form of training, length of time, and specific exercises to be performed?
Training Plan
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Which vitamin has an increased risk of causing toxicity?
Vitamin A
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The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of?
Mechanical specificity
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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?
The ATP-PC system
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Which of the following terms can be used in place of repetition tempo?
speed
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What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbohydrate in the diet?
45 to 65% of total calories
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How many B vitamins are there?
8`
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What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable?
Arteriosclerosis
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Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Adductor complex
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Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?
Thoracic and sacral
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Squat, push, pull, press, hip hinge, and multiplanar movement are all known as what?
movement patterns
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In which of the following pairs are both foods considered to be allergens?
Dairy and Shellfish
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Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus Maximus
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What is end-diastolic volume?
the amount of blood in the ventricle before contraction
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What scientific term is used to describe the concept whereby a loaded eccentric contraction prepares the muscles for a rapid concentric contraction?
Stretch shortening cycle
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The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?
Strength
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Karim, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, recently retired from playing professional football and is beginning his career in the fitness industry. How can Karim best promote his experience as a professional athlete?
Karim’s experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete.
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What is shortest time period per day that balance training should be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both static and dynamic balance ability in children?
10 minutes
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What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body?
The correct answer is: It can reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.
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Where in the digestive system are most fluids absorbed?
small intestine
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What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury?
proprioception
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How much rest should be given between each repetition of an SAQ exercise for young athletes?
15 to 60 secs
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What weekly progression rate in exercise volume is the maximum recommended for cardiorespiratory training?
10% per week
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Which form of SAQ training is characterized by the ability to start, stop, and change direction in response to a signal or stimulus quickly while maintaining postural control?
Agility
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Which organization must approve a supplement prior to it being sold?
Supplements do not require approval prior to sale.
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What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?
Thumbs pointing up
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In what training zone are you exercising at a challenging to hard intensity, where continual talking would become challenging?
Zone 2
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What type of imagery occurs when a client imagines health-related outcomes?
Appearance Imagery
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Which of the following examples of training exercises is not a form of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Resistance Training
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Why is nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) important?
It can protect against obesity
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Which client position during exercise has been shown to lead to the highest core muscle activity during breathing exercises?
Standing
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Reactive training is another common name for which type of exercise?
Plyometic Training
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What key term would best describe an overactive hip flexor complex decreasing neural drive to the hip extensor complex?
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition
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What are the two components of the central nervous system?
the brain and the spinal chord
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Which of the following is iron considered to be?
Trace mineral
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Which concept should be used to describe the functioning of the serratus anterior as it assists the anterior deltoid during shoulder flexion?
the synergist
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