Deck 3 Flashcards
What is a proper regression if a client cannot perform the lunge exercise correctly?
a. Barbell clean
b. Single-leg squat
c. Depth jump
d. Step-ups
d. Step-ups
What are the three levels of the OPT model?
a. Stabilization, strength, and power
b. Health, fitness, and wellness
c. Diet, exercise, and recovery
d. Flexibility, cardiorespiratory, and resistance
a. Stabilization, strength, and power
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.
a. 2
b. 4.5
c. 1.5
d. 3
a. 2
Horizontal adduction is most common during what type of movement?
a. Hip hinge
b. Squatting
c. Pulling
d. Pushing
d. Pushing
Which type of scoliosis is influenced by improper muscle balance?
a. Bony scoliosis
b. Structural (non-functional) scoliosis
c. Functional (nonstructural) scoliosis
d. Permanent scoliosis
c. Functional (nonstructural) scoliosis
Which system puts the body into a relaxed state, termed rest and digest?
a. Parasympathetic nervous system
b. Somatic nervous system
c. Central nervous system
d. Sympathetic nervous system
a. Parasympathetic nervous system
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system?
a. Erector spinae
b. Multifidus
c. Internal oblique
d. Transversus abdominis
a. Erector spinae
Which regions of the spine demonstrate lordotic curves?
a. Thoracic and lumbar
b. Cervical and sacral
c. Cervical and thoracic
d. Cervical and lumbar
d. Cervical and lumbar
What is a prospect?
a. An individual who has been identified as a potential client
b. A potential career advancement opportunity
c. A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal
d. A method of creating a service identified by specific characteristics
a. An individual who has been identified as a potential client
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?
a. Metabolic specificity
b. Mechanical specificity
c. Posture specificity
d. Neuromuscular specificity
b. Mechanical specificity
Balance is best described as which of the following?
a. The ability to change direction quickly and accelerate
b. Increased ability to overcome the force of gravity during jumping
c. The ability to maintain control of the body while in a static position
d. The ability to control the motion of the spine over a given longer duration
c. The ability to maintain control of the body while in a static position
What is defined as the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action?
a. Adherence
b. Overtraining
c. Hypertrophy
d. Goals
a. Adherence
Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food service, and nutrition education?
a. Registered dietitian nutritionist
b. Certified dietitian nutritionist
c. Certified nutrition specialist
d. Licensed dietitian
a. Registered dietitian nutritionist
Which of the following would not be an example of core musculature to stabilize the trunk and pelvis?
a. Obliques
b. Quadratus lumborum
c. Gluteal complex
d. Pectoral group
d. Pectoral group
Which exercise primarily strengthens the gastrocnemius and soleus?
a. Single-leg dumbbell scaption
b. Calf raise
c. Ball cobra
d. Standing dumbbell lateral raise
b. Calf raise
At what BMI threshold does a person’s chance for obesity-related health problems increase?
a. 18.5
b. 30
c. 22.5
d. 20
b. 30
What is a primary difference between a food label and a supplement label?
a. Supplement labels only list active ingredients.
b. There is no difference.
c. A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts.
d. A supplement label is more detailed than a food label.
c. A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts.
What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)?
a. A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle
b. A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature
c. A screening where the results indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is not, in fact, needed
d. A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise
d. A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise
What is the superior boundary of the core?
a. Diaphragm
b. Lumbar spine and gluteal muscles
c. Pelvic floor and hip musculature
d. Abdominal muscles
a. Diaphragm
When progressing a client to more-dynamic plyometric exercises, what is the first element that should be increased?
a. Rate of force production
b. Stabilization, form, and mechanics during landing
c. Speed
d. Explosiveness
b. Stabilization, form, and mechanics during landing
Which balance task would require significant use of the vestibular system?
a. Naming the months of the year while standing on one limb
b. Squatting on one limb with eyes closed
c. Standing on two limbs with eyes open
d. Standing on two limbs catching a ball
b. Squatting on one limb with eyes closed
What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with osteoporosis?
a. Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial rolling.
b. Osteoporosis is not considered a precaution for static stretching.
c. Osteoporosis is not a contraindication for any flexibility exercises.
d. Osteoporosis is considered more than a precaution for myofascial rolling.
a. Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial rolling.
Which nutrient has the highest thermic effect?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Glycogen
b. Protein
What ideally should follow a day of high-intensity training in stage 3?
a. Another stage 3 day to optimize training adaptations
b. At least two days of training in stage 1 to recover
c. A stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day.
d. Two days of no exercise to reduce the risk of overtraining
c. A stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day.
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements?
a. Do not open the jaw of the caliper before removing it from the site.
b. Take a minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average at each site.
c. Take skinfold measurements immediately after exercise.
d. Do not give clients prior instructions about measurement protocol, as this can skew results.
b. Take a minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average at each site.
Which heart chamber gathers oxygenated blood coming to the heart from the lungs?
a. Left ventricle
b. Left atrium
c. Right atrium
d. Pulmonary veins
b. Left atrium
What is credible nutrition information?
a. Nutrition information that is reported to be true
b. Nutrition information that is believable
c. Nutrition information that is supported by news and media
d. Nutrition information that is rooted in and supported by science
d. Nutrition information that is rooted in and supported by science
Which of the following is considered a deep muscle of the core?
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Rotatores
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Iliopsoas
b. Rotatores
Which of the following would be an example of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?
a. Doing 20 minutes of resistance training
b. Cleaning the house
c. Sleeping
d. Running for 5 miles
b. Cleaning the house
What must older adults complete prior to initiating an exercise program with a Certified Personal Trainer?
a. Overhead squat assessment
b. An annual physical
c. PAR-Q+
d. Dietary assessment
c. PAR-Q+
If the concentric phase of a plyometric exercise doesn’t use all the stored elastic energy from the eccentric phase, what occurs?
a. The unused energy builds up and causes muscular pain.
b. The unused energy is stored for the next jump.
c. The attempt at jumping will fail.
d. The unused energy is dissipated as heat.
d. The unused energy is dissipated as heat.
Which vitamin has an increased risk of causing toxicity?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B6
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin B12
a. Vitamin C
The difference between the end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes is referred to as what?
a. Cardiac output
b. Stroke volume
c. Resting heart rate
d. Venous return
b. Stroke volume
What is the name of the specialized cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system?
a. Spindles
b. Neuron
c. Axon
d. Nucleus
b. Neuron
Which factor will be reduced through training/exercising with correct posture?
a. Cardiorespiratory fitness
b. Physical and mental well-being
c. Muscle imbalances
d. Flexibility
c. Muscle imbalances
What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD?
a. Shoulder pain
b. Low-back pain
c. Leg pain
d. Neck pain
c. Leg pain
Programming exercises that are too advanced or physically demanding can have a lasting effect on which of the client’s emotional considerations?
a. Self-image
b. Self-esteem
c. Self-efficacy
d. Resilience
c. Self-efficacy
What is the term for a postural disturbance being added to a task in order to make the task more difficult?
a. Neuromuscular control
b. Somatosensation
c. Sensorimotor function
d. Perturbation
d. Perturbation
Which of the following is considered a benefit of performing a warm-up prior to cardiorespiratory training?
a. Increased parasympathetic nervous activity
b. Decreased rate of muscle contraction and metabolic rate
c. Increased respiratory rate and tissue temperature
d. Decreased oxygen exchange capacity
c. Increased respiratory rate and tissue temperature
Can supplements contain food allergens?
a. Yes, and if they do contain allergens, they should be listed on the label.
b. No, because supplements are not food.
c. Yes, but only if the supplement is sourced from whole foods.
d. No, because supplements are not real food.
a. Yes, and if they do contain allergens, they should be listed on the label.