Chapter 35

Question 1

1. The purpose of periodization is to _____.
2. attain optimal training adaptions to improve physical fitness and enhance sports performance
3. control the training volume to minimize the risk of overtraining and chronic fatigue
4. lower the risk of musculoskeletal pain and injury
5. all the above

Answer 1

d

Question 2

2. Which statements are true?
   a. periodization is organized for weekly, monthly, and yearly time periods
   b. daily workouts are outlined within the weekly plan

Answer 2

both are true

Question 3

3. Which statements are true?
   a. NASM includes four general fitness programs for healthy adults
   b. NASM would be smart to include a fitness program entitled: Move right. Be pain-free.

Answer 3

b

Question 4

4. NASM’s fitness program #1 includes training phase(s) _____.
5. 1
6. 2
7. 1 and 2
8. 1 through 5

Answer 4

c

Question 5

5. NASM’s fitness program #1 uses _____ periodization.
6. linear
7. non-linear

Answer 5

a

Question 6

6. Participants in NASM’s fitness program #1 should do _____ cardio exercise.
7. LSD
8. HIIT
9. either LSD or HIIT depending on the participant’s preference

Answer 6

c

Question 7

7. As a bias, NASM’s OPT model promotes _____ training as most important.
8. core
9. cardio
10. resistance
11. balance

Answer 7

c

Question 8

8. NASM’s fitness program #2 includes training phase(s) _____.
9. 1
10. 1 and 2
11. 1 to 3
12. 1 to 4

Answer 8

d

Question 9

9. NASM’s fitness program #2 uses _____ periodization.
10. linear
11. non-linear

Answer 9

a

Question 10

10. Participants in NASM’s fitness program #2 should normally do _____ cardio exercise.
11. LSD
12. HIIT

Answer 10

b

Question 11

11. Which statements are true?
    a. fitness program #2 is for healthy adults
    b. fitness program #2 is not specific enough for body builders

Answer 11

both are true

Question 12

12. NASM’s fitness program #3 includes training phase(s) _____.
13. 1
14. 1 to 3
15. 1 to 4
16. 1, 2, and 5

Answer 12

d

Question 13

13. NASM’s fitness program #3 uses _____ periodization.
14. linear
15. non-linear

Answer 13

b

Question 14

14. Participants in NASM’s fitness program #3 should normally do _____ cardio exercise.
15. LSD
16. HIIT

Answer 14

b

Question 15

15. Which statements are true?
    a. fitness program #3 is for healthy adults
    b. fitness program #3 is not specific enough for athletes

Answer 15

both are true