Incorrect Test Questions Flashcards
Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?
Select one:
a. Reciprocal inhibition
b. Lengthening reaction
c. Length-tension relationships
d. Synergistic dominance
a. Reciprocal inhibition
What is the RDA for protein?
Select one:
a. 2.0 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.2 g/kg of body weight
c. 0.8 g/kg of body weight
d. 1.6 g/kg of body weight
c. 0.8 g/kg of body weight
What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for fat in the diet?
Select one:
a. 45 to 65% of total calories
b. 20 to 35% of total calories
c. 10 to 35% of total calories
d. 5 to 20% of total calories
b. 20 to 35% of total calories
Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?
Select one:
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Rhomboids
c. Middle and lower trapezius
d. Posterior deltoid
a. Latissimus dorsi
What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback? Select one: a. Knowledge of results b. Proprioception c. Knowledge of performance d. Motivation
b. Proprioception
Which of the following is not considered a closed-chain exercise? Select one: a. Squats b. Push-ups c. Pull-ups d. Lat pulldowns
d. Lat pulldowns
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance? Select one: a. Stable floor environment b. Aqua therapy c. Weight training d. Biomechanical ankle platform system
d. Biomechanical ankle platform system
According to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese? Select one: a. 0.22 b. 0.62 c. 0.72 d. 0.92
c. 0.72
What blood pressure is reflective of stage 1 hypertension?
Select one:
a. A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic
b. A reading of 120 to 129 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
c. A systolic reading of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic of 90 mm Hg or higher
d. A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mm Hg
a. A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic
Receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining angular accelerations of the head while bending over to pick something up off the ground.
Select one:
a. Visual
b. Somatosensory
c. Sensorimotor function
d. Vestibular
d. Vestibular
Which of the following best defines the base of support of the body?
Select one:
a. The area within which an individual can move their center of gravity without changing the base of support
b. The location of where one foot touches the ground
c. The approximate midpoint of the body
d. The area beneath a person that consists of all points of contact between the body and the support surface
d. The area beneath a person that consists of all points of contact between the body and the support surface
If someone went out for a 5-mile jog with their friend, which energy system would provide most of the ATP for this activity?
Select one:
a. Oxidative phosphorylation
b. Glycolysis
c. Beta-oxidation
d. The ATP-PC system
a. Oxidative phosphorylation
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through?
Select one:
a. Glycolysis
b. Oxidation
c. Oxidative phosphorylation
d. Gluconeogenesis
d. Gluconeogenesis; process that transforms non-carbohydrate substrates (such as lactate, amino acids, and glycerol) into glucose
Which term best describes motion at the joint surface?
Select one:
a. Arthrokinematics
b. Osteokinematics
c. Biomechanics
d. Kinesiology
a. Arthrokinematics
Which of the following best defines cholesterol?
Select one:
a. A substance that attaches itself to muscles and tendons
b. A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
c. A narrowing of arteries to the heart
d. A raising of blood pressure
b. A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells
During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what?
Select one:
a. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction
b. Resist shoulder extension and scapular retraction
c. Pull the shoulders into flexion and scapular protraction
d. Pull the elbows into extension
a. Resist shoulder horizontal adduction
What RPE range (on a scale of 1 to 10) aligns with training in zone 2?
Select one:
a. An RPE of 7 to 8
b. An RPE of 5 to 6
c. An RPE of 9 to 10
d. An RPE of 3 to 4
b. An RPE of 5 to 6
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training, if participating in vigorous-intensity exercise (e.g., jogging or running)?
Select one:
a. At least 3 times a week
b. At least 2 times a week
c. At least 4 times a week
d. At least 5 times a week
a. At least 3 times a week
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon which of the following?
Select one:
a. Release of stored energy during concentric phase
b. Rapid amortization phase
c. Prolonged amortization phase
d. Absent stretch reflex
b. Rapid amortization phase
What best describes the all-or-nothing principle?
Select one:
a. The switch from type IIa to type IIx muscle fibers
b. A motor unit will either contract maximally or not at all.
c. All muscle fibers contract, or none at all do.
d. The switch from type I to type II muscle fibers
b. A motor unit will either contract maximally or not at all.
What location on the body does NASM recommend for measuring the resting heart rate?
Select one:
a. Pedal pulse
b. Carotid pulse
c. Radial pulse
d. Femoral pulse
c. Radial pulse
Which of the following best describes the role of micronutrients in the body?
Select one:
a. They are the primary source of energy for all physiologic processes.
b. They provide some calories, and they are required for the regulation of muscle protein synthesis and glucose metabolism.
c. They regulate various metabolic processes, including energy metabolism.
d. They are the primary energy source during short, high-intensity training.
c. They regulate various metabolic processes, including energy metabolism.
What are nonessential amino acids?
Select one:
a. Amino acids that are not required in the body
b. The by-product of the breakdown of animal proteins
c. Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body if overall nutrition intake is adequate
d. Amino acids that must be consumed in dietary protein and cannot be created by the body
c. Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body if overall nutrition intake is adequate
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Which is a power-focused exercise for the back musculature?
Select one:
a. Medicine ball pullover throw
b. Overhead medicine ball throw
c. Front medicine ball oblique throw
d. Medicine ball chest pass
a. Medicine ball pullover throw
Which statement best defines the concept of relative flexibility?
Select one:
a. Ability to stretch in small increments
b. Inability to stretch multiple muscles for long periods
c. Ability to stretch only one muscle
d. Altered movement patterns
d. Altered movement patterns
Which of the following two modalities are the most alike? Select one: a. TRX Rip Trainer and ViPR b. TRX suspension and ViPR c. Dumbbell and medicine ball d. ViPR and sandbag
d. ViPR and sandbag
Without a perceived discrepancy between a client’s current state and making a change, what is lacking?
Select one:
a. Autonomy
b. Motivation
c. Self-efficacy
d. Positive outcome expectation
b. Motivation
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis?
Select one:
a. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
b. 3.5 to 5.0 g/kg of body weight
c. 2.4 to 3.5 g/kg of body weight
d. 0.8 to 1.0 g/kg of body weight
a. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
Which term describes the act of lightly pushing on a client’s shoulders when they are balancing on one foot so they can learn to maintain or recover balance?
Select one:
a. Sensorimotor function
b. Somatosensation
c. Perturbation
d. Neuromuscular control
c. Perturbation
The intensity and direction of someone’s effort describes which of the following?
Select one:
a. Aspiration
b. Initiative
c. Ambition
d. Motivation
d. Motivation
Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is looking to improve their physique in a way similar to that of a bodybuilder? Select one: a. Stabilization Endurance Training b. Maximal Strength Training c. Muscular Development Training d. Power Training
c. Muscular Development Training
Which of the following is a characteristic of linear periodization?
Select one:
a. Increases intensity while decreasing volume
b. Helps prevent workouts from becoming boring
c. Changes acute variables on a weekly basis
d. Involves training multiple styles each week
a. Increases intensity while decreasing volume
What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbohydrate in the diet? Select one: a. 30 to 50% of total calories b. 10 to 35% of total calories c. 20 to 35% of total calories d. 45 to 65% of total calories
d. 45 to 65% of total calories
What tests should be performed last in the overall assessment flow? Select one: a. Movement assessments b. Biometric data c. Performance assessments d. Body composition
c. Performance assessments
Which of the following is iron considered to be? Select one: a. Performance supplement b. Trace mineral c. Macromineral d. Vitamin
b. Trace mineral
Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion? Select one: a. Dynamic posture assessment b. Overhead squat assessment c. Performance assessment d. Static posture assessment
a. Dynamic posture assessment
Which balance task would require significant use of the vestibular system?
Select one:
a. Naming the months of the year while standing on one limb
b. Standing on two limbs catching a ball
c. Standing on two limbs with eyes open
d. Squatting on one limb with eyes closed
d. Squatting on one limb with eyes closed
At what age is total peak bone mass reached? Select one: a. 25 b. 30 c. 35 d. 18
b. 30
Which of the following hormones, if increased at baseline, may be indicative of overtraining? Select one: a. Thyroxin b. Cortisol c. Growth hormone d. Testosterone
b. Cortisol
What artery is used to measure blood pressure? Select one: a. Carotid artery b. Femoral artery c. Radial artery d. Brachial artery
d. Brachial artery
Which organization must approve a supplement prior to it being sold?
Select one:
a. Supplements do not require approval prior to sale.
b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
c. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
d. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
a. Supplements do not require approval prior to sale.
Asking a client to stand on a BOSU ball would provide a major challenge to what system? Select one: a. Digestive b. Somatosensory c. Vision d. Vestibular
b. Somatosensory
If someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person will produce higher levels of maximal strength. What is this an example of? Select one: a. SAID principle b. Theory of general relativity c. Law of thermodynamics d. Archimedes' principle
a. SAID principle
What change would lead to an increase in cardiac output during exercise? Select one: a. Increased heart rate b. Increased end-systolic volume c. Decreased stroke volume d. Decreased heart rate
a. Increased heart rate
What are two ways to best improve the timely passage of food through the intestinal tracts and prevent constipation?
Select one:
a. Perform a daily program of aerobic activity, and ensure increased protein consumption
b. Ensure adequate water and protein intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of resistance training
c. Ensure adequate water consumption, and avoid higher levels of physical activity
d. Ensure adequate water intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of both aerobic and resistance training
d. Ensure adequate water intake, and engage in an exercise program that is inclusive of both aerobic and resistance training
What is defined as the state of deficient glucose in the bloodstream? Select one: a. Hypotension b. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperglycemia d. Hypertension
b. Hypoglycemia
Which part of a cell is responsible for using nutrients to create energy for the cell? Select one: a. Mitochondria b. Organelles c. Effector sites d. Electrolytes
a. Mitochondria
Kettlebells were first used in which setting?
Select one:
a. The Russian military
b. By the Greeks and Egyptians as a training tool for gladiators
c. As a unit of measurement on market and farming scales
d. Eastern European gymnastic programs
c. As a unit of measurement on market and farming scales
Which of the following is a limiting factor for how long anaerobic glycolysis can proceed? Select one: a. Free hydrogen ions b. Depletion of phosphocreatine c. Lack of pyruvate d. Lack of fatty acids
a. Free hydrogen ions
A hypertensive client is taking a beta-blocker medication. What is the most appropriate method to monitor exercise intensity? Select one: a. The talk test b. Haskell’s 220-minus-age formula c. The Tanaka formula d. Metabolic Equivalent (MET)
a. The talk test
How many repetitions of each SAQ drill is appropriate for youth athletes? Select one: a. 1 or 2 reps b. 3 to 5 reps c. 6 to 8 reps d. 8 to 10 reps
b. 3 to 5 reps
What is end-systolic volume?
Select one:
a. The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
b. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
c. The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after contraction
d. The amount of blood in the ventricle before contraction
c. The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after contraction
What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients? Select one: a. 0 to 15 seconds b. 60 to 90 seconds c. 15 to 60 seconds d. 90 to 120 seconds
c. 15 to 60 seconds
Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise? Select one: a. Companionship support b. Instrumental support c. Emotional support d. Informational support
b. Instrumental support
How is ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) best defined?
Select one:
a. An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity, broken up by relatively short rest periods
b. The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
c. An aerobic test that measures the participant’s ability to talk or hold a conversation during an activity at various intensity levels
d. The point during graded exercise in which ventilation increases disproportionately to oxygen uptake
b. The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
What is defined as the number of foot contacts, throws, or catches occurring during a plyometric exercise session? Select one: a. Recovery b. Intensity c. Volume d. Frequency
c. Volume
What does the acronym FITTE-VP, used to design aerobic (cardio) programs, represent?
Select one:
a. Flexibility, intervals, threshold, time, engagement, volume, pattern
b. Frequency, intervals, time, threshold, enjoyment, velocity, pattern
c. Flexibility, intensity, training, threshold, engagement, velocity, progression
d. Frequency, intensity, type, time, enjoyment, volume, progression
d. Frequency, intensity, type, time, enjoyment, volume, progression
What do the V and P represent within the FITTE-VP principle for designing cardiorespiratory training? Select one: a. Variables and pattern b. Velocity and pattern c. Variables and progression d. Volume and progression
d. Volume and progression
Which component contributes the most to total energy expenditure? Select one: a. Thermic effect of food b. Exercise c. Resting metabolism d. Thermic effect of activity
c. Resting metabolism
Which muscle acts to increase intra-abdominal pressure? Select one: a. Pelvic floor musculature b. Diaphragm c. Quadratus lumborum d. Transverse abdominis
d. Transverse abdominis
Which ADL would be most likely to involve the hip hinge? Select one: a. Cleaning b. Getting in and out of the car c. Moving a grocery cart d. Raking leaves
a. Cleaning
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?
Select one:
a. 40-yard dash
b. Long (broad) jump
c. Pro shuttle
d. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
c. Pro shuttle
What variable of plyometric training is determined by the client's fitness level, current training program, training history, injury history, and training goals? Select one: a. Intensity b. Volume c. Recovery d. Training frequency
d. Training frequency
What is the process called that prepares fatty acid substrates to enter the citric acid cycle? Select one: a. Glycolysis b. Beta-oxidation c. Acidosis d. Ketosis
b. Beta-oxidation
What is a progression for the box jump-down with stabilization? Select one: a. Box jump-up with stabilization b. Tuck jump with stabilization c. Multiplanar jump with stabilization d. Squat jump with stabilization
c. Multiplanar jump with stabilization
An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?
Select one:
a. Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.
b. Avoid walking and jogging and opt for cycling.
c. Substitute self-myofascial release for static stretching.
d. Avoid aerobic exercise for lower extremities.
a. Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.