NASM Unit 8

Question 1

The name of the receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and deceleration in the joint.

Answer 1

Joint receptors

Question 2

What are possible injuries associated with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 2

Hamstring complex strain, anterior knee pain, low back pain

Question 3

Altered reciprocal inhibition, synergistic dominance, and arthrokinetic dysfunction all lead to this.

Answer 3

Muscle imbalance

Question 4

The energy pathway used in moderate to high intensity activities that can only be sustained for 30 to 50 seconds.

Answer 4

Glycolysis

Question 5

Which muscle synergies (muscle groups) are primarily used in a Shoulder Press?

Answer 5

Deltoid, rotator cuff, trapezius

Question 6

Repeated practice of motor control processes, which leads to a change in the ability to produce skilled movements.

Answer 6

Motor learning

Question 7

When assessing a client during a Single-leg Squat, from which vantage point should you view the client?

Answer 7

Anterior

Question 8

What are some primary causes of muscle imbalance?

Answer 8

Postural stress, emotional duress, repetitive movement, cumulative trauma, poor training technique

Question 9

Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment.

Answer 9

Low back arches, shoulder elevates, head migrates forward

Question 10

Feedback used after the completion of a movement to help inform clients about the outcome of their performance.

Answer 10

Knowledge of results