7 February 2025

Question 1

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 1

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

Question 2

What three joint actions comprise triple extension?

Answer 2

Plantar flexion, knee extension, and hip extension

Question 3

What is the RDA for protein?

Answer 3

0.8 g/kg of body weight

Question 4

Davis’s law describes what type of changes within the cumulative injury cycle?

Answer 4

Adhesions may begin to form structural changes in the soft tissue.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Thoracolumbar fascia and contralateral gluteus maximus

Question 6

Most bodyweight training exercises are considered which type of movements?

Answer 6

Closed-chain movements

Question 7

Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

Answer 7

The approximate midpoint of the body

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

Glycolysis

Question 9

When a client makes a plan, such as, “When I am done with work, I will run for 30 minutes,” what are they doing?

Answer 9

The correct answer is: Forming an implementation intention

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core?

Answer 10

Side plank

Question 11

What type of muscle action would expend the highest amount of energy at a fixed resistance level over a comparable duration?

Answer 11

Concentric

Question 12

In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?

Answer 12

Overweight

Question 13

What are the two components of a sarcomere?

Answer 13

Actin and myosin

Question 14

Which endocrine gland serves as a communication channel between the brain and pituitary gland?

Answer 14

Hypothalamus

Question 15

For what is vitamin D most important?

Answer 15

Bone health

Question 16

Which statement about cancer is most accurate?

Answer 16

Cells in the body grow abnormally.

Question 17

How can basal metabolic rate (BMR) best be defined?

Answer 17

The amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest

Question 18

Which of the following conditions would produce nutritional ketosis in the body?

Answer 18

A very low-carbohydrate diet

Question 19

What is defined as the ability to produce and maintain force production for prolonged periods of time?

Answer 19

Muscular endurance

Question 20

What phase of the OPT model does the adaptation “muscular strength and hypertrophy” fall into?

Answer 20

Muscular Development

Question 21

Which of the following statements is the most accurate when discussing strength-training machines?

Answer 21

Not all strength-training machines are designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the effectiveness of the intended exercise

Question 22

Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol?

Answer 22

Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac

Question 23

From the list of items provided, which of the following are not considered benefits of cardiorespiratory training?

Answer 23

Decreased tolerance for stress and reduced mental alertness

Question 24

Which of the following is a behavior change technique where clients list potential barriers and make plans to overcome them?

Answer 24

Coping responses

Question 25

You are working with an advanced client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best number of SAQ drills per workout?

Answer 25

6 to 10 drills

Question 26

Which of the following is a limiting factor for how long anaerobic glycolysis can proceed?

Answer 26

Free hydrogen ions

Question 27

How does the stretch-shortening cycle improve concentric force production?

Answer 27

it builds up elastic energy during the eccentric phase, preloading the muscle.

Question 28

Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and/or power development in the transverse plane?

Answer 28

Medicine Balls

Question 29

When observing sprint mechanics, which joint action should you see occurring in the rear leg if proper form is used?

Answer 29

Ankle plantar flexion

Question 30

Identify the correct number of continuing education units (CEUs) that an NASM Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification.

Answer 30

2

Question 31

What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)?

Answer 31

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Visual System

Question 33

Which is a primary adaptation of the Power Training phase?

Answer 33

RATE OF FORCE PRODUCTION

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Infraspinatus and teres minor

Question 35

Excessive anterior pelvic tilt would lead to this posture of the lumbar spine.

Answer 35

Increased Lordosis

Question 36

This is a conversational technique that helps the listener express the supposed meaning of what was just heard.

Answer 36

Reflections

Question 37

What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?

Answer 37

Endorphins

Question 38

What is the definition of kinesiophobia?

Answer 38

Fear of movement

Question 39

The risk of which lower-extremity injury was decreased in female basketball athletes who participated in a 5-week balance training program that improved landing movement mechanics?

Answer 39

Anterior cruciate ligament injury

Question 40

What is the proper lower-body progression for balance training when starting with a new client?

Answer 40

Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable

Question 41

When discussing suspended bodyweight training, which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Answer 41

t increases flexibility and joint mobility.

Question 42

Which of the following is a major nutritional contributor to muscle protein synthesis?

Answer 42

The essential amino acids

Question 43

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

Answer 43

The correct answer is: 1 or 2 sessions per week

Question 44

If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine?

Answer 44

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 45

How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?

Answer 45

4

Question 46

What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value representing the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest?

Answer 46

3.5 mL/kg/min

Question 47

What activity is especially beneficial for combating the loss of muscle mass, power, and strength for aging adults?

Answer 47

Resistance training

Question 48

Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them improve which of the following?

Answer 48

Landing mechanics

Question 49

What are the building blocks of body proteins?

Answer 49

Amino acids

Question 50

Weight-bearing exercise helps strengthen bones through what process?

Answer 50

Remodeling

Question 51

What condition is characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries?

Answer 51

Ischemic heart disease

Question 52

The most well-known and well-researched effect of omega-3 fats relates to which of the following?

Answer 52

Heart health

Question 53

What best describes the all-or-nothing principle?

Answer 53

A motor unit will either contract maximally or not at all.

Question 54

What artery is used to measure blood pressure?

Answer 54

Brachial artery

Question 55

Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of Sports Nutrition recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals?

Answer 55

1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight

Question 56

What breathing change occurs at the second ventilatory threshold (VT2)?

Answer 56

Expiration becomes more forceful.

Question 57

What stage of change is a person in if they have been exercising consistently for 6 months or longer?

Answer 57

Maintenance

Question 58

For an individual training in stage 1, what training volume and frequency would qualify that person to progress to stage 2?

Answer 58

Ability to maintain zone 1 intensity for at least 30 minutes, 3 times per week

Question 59

Regarding free-weight training, which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Answer 59

Free weights may improve dynamic joint stabilization and proprioception.

Question 60

What is the purpose of the intervertebral discs?

Answer 60

They act as shock absorbers.

Question 61

Which of the following is proper technique during a squat movement?

Answer 61

Tracking the knees over the second and third toes

Question 62

Why might range of motion (ROM) be limited for a client?

Answer 62

Previous injury

Question 63

What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?

Answer 63

V̇O2max

Question 64

What is defined as the ability to generate force as quickly as possible?

Answer 64

Rate of force production

Question 65

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

Answer 65

Hip flexor complex

Question 66

Which type of muscle contraction/action attenuates force through muscle fiber lengthening?

Answer 66

Eccentric action

Question 67

What type of diabetes occurs when cells are resistant to insulin, meaning that the insulin present cannot transfer adequate amounts of blood sugar into the cell?

Answer 67

Type 2

Question 68

Compared to water-soluble vitamins, which of the following is true about fat-soluble vitamins?

Answer 68

Fat-soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.

Question 69

What is a characteristic of a type II muscle fiber?

Answer 69

Short-term contractions

Question 70

Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the front and slightly lateral (outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)?

Answer 70

Tensor fascia latae

Question 71

What phase of the OPT model aims to increase maximal strength and rate of force production?

Answer 71

Power

Question 72

Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

Answer 72

Pes planus distortion syndrome

Question 73

What is a drop set?

Answer 73

An approach that involves performing a set to failure, then removing a small percentage of the load and continuing with the set

Question 74

What is a progression for the box jump-down with stabilization?

Answer 74

Multiplanar jump with stabilization

Question 75

Movements that take place within a joint and are not visible to the human eye may be classified in what way?

Answer 75

Arthrokinematic

Question 76

Rotational movement of the torso should primarily occur where?

Answer 76

Thoracic spine

Question 77

Which characteristic is exhibited by type I muscle fibers?

Answer 77

Slow to fatigue

Question 78

Intentions are a good predictor of behavior, but what has been shown to help translate intentions into behavior?

Answer 78

Planning

Question 79

Which of the following tests is designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal sprinting speed?

Answer 79

40-yard dash