Domain 4: Program Design

Question 1

What is defined as the state of elevated glucose in the bloodstream?

Answer 1

Hyperglycemia

Question 2

In which of the following phases of the OPT model is suspended bodyweight training considered ideal?

Answer 2

Phases 1 and 2

Question 3

If you have a client who wants to increase speed, what phase of the OPT model would they fall into?

Answer 3

Phase 5

Question 4

What causes coronary heart disease?

Answer 4

Atherosclerosis

Question 5

Training power for 2 days before moving on to 2 days of strength training would be an example of what kind of periodization?

Answer 5

Undulating periodization

Question 6

Which is a primary adaptation of the

Stabilization Endurance phase?

Answer 6

Postural alignment

Question 7

The goal of the Certified Personal Trainer in utilizing machines in Phase 1 of the OPT model should be to do what?

Answer 7

Progress their clients to more

proprioceptively enriched exercises

Question 8

An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?

Answer 8

Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of

continuous aerobic exercise daily.

Question 9

What must older adults complete prior to initiating an exercise program with a Certified Personal Trainer?

Answer 9

PAR-O+

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the primary levels of the OPT model?

Answer 10

Strength Endurance

Question 11

Performing 4 weeks of stabilization
training before moving on to strength endurance training for another 4 weeks would be an example of what kind of
periodization?

Answer 11

Linear periodization

Question 12

According to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese?

Answer 12

0.72

Question 13

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

Answer 13

It increases flexibility and joint mobility.

Question 14

Which of the following exercises is not considered a compound exercise?

Answer 14

Seated leg extension

Question 15

What type of periodization uses changes in volume and intensity on a daily or weekly basis?

Answer 15

Undulating

Question 16

When compared to machines, free weights provide which of the following benefits to users?

Answer 16

Increased multiplanar movement

Question 17

Which component of a monthly training plan should always be performed before moving to the next month’s mesocycle?

Answer 17

Reassessment

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Cable machines

Question 19

What are the three levels of the OPT

model?

Answer 19

Stabilization, Strength, and Power

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of

Americans aged 20 years and older are obese?

Answer 20

0.4

Question 21

Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down?

Answer 21

Increase breathing rate

Question 22

The OPT Model

Answer 22

The NASM Optimized Performance
Training Model Includes:

• Phase 1 (Stabilization +
Endurance) = Stabilization
• Phase 2 (Strength + Endurance) :
Strength
• Phase 3 (Muscular Development)
= Strength
• Phase 4 (Maximal Strength) =
Strength
• Phase 5 (Power) = Power