Practice Exam Questions Flashcards
When the body is trying to regulate its temperature correctly, which sensory receptors does it rely on?
a) Nociceptors
b) Thermoreceptors
c) Mechanoreceptors
d) Chemoreceptors
Thermoreceptors
What is the main characteristic of motor (efferent) neurons?
a) They are located within the spinal cord
b) They process information from the dendrite and send it along to the axon
c) They stimulate muscle contraction and create movement
d) They rely on sensory receptors to recognize environmental stimuli
They stimulate muscle contraction and create movement
Which of the following is not one of the 3 major muscle types in the Human Body?
a) Cardiac
b) Skeletal
c) Smooth
d) Striated
Striated
Within the muscle, where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
a) Within the capillaries
b) Within the mitochondria
c) Within the mechanoreceptors
d) Within the myogolbin
Within the capillaries
If there is not enough oxygen when sprinting of when first beginning to exercise, which of the following is created?
a) Pryuvate
b) Acetyl-CoA
c) Ketone bodies
d) Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid
Shoulder abduction is a result of the force-coupling between which muscles?
a) Pectoralis major and deltoid
b) Upper Trapezius and rotator cuff
c) Deltoid and rotator cuff
d) Upper trapezius and serratus anterior
Deltoid and Rotator Cuff
All of the following motions occur in the sagittal place except:
a) Side Bends
b) Triceps push-downs
c) Front Lunges
d) Biceps Curls
Side Bends
Which of the following initiates the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate?
a) Atrioventricular (AV) node
b) Atrioventricular bundle
c) Purkinje Fibers
d) Sinoatrial (SA) node
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Type II (fast-twitch) muscle fibers?
a) Larger in size
b) Decreased oxygen delivery
c) Short-term contractions
d) Slow to fatigue
Slow to fatigue
During a bicep curl, the triceps brachii would be considered what type of mover?
a) Agonist
b) Antagonist
c) Synergist
d) Stabilizer
Antagonist
In upper crossed syndrome, all of the following are overactive muscles in the head and neck except?
a) Levator Scapulae
b) Upper trapezius
c) Sternocleidomastoid
d) Deep cervical flexors
Deep cervical flexors
What position does wearing shoes with a high heel put the ankle in?
a) a pronated postion
b) a dorsi flexed position
c) a plantar flexed position
d) a supinated position
A plantar flexed position
In what two ways should a fitness professional observe a client’s posture and alignment patterns?
a) Statically and dynamically
b) Seated and standing
c) Supine and prone
d) Anteriorly and posteriorly
Statically and dynamically
Which of the following is not a kinetic chain checkpoint term?
a) Knee
b) Foot
c) Core
d) Shoulders
Core
Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate for an obese individual?
a) YMCA 3-minute step test
b) Rockport walk test
c) Single-leg squat
d) 1 Rep Max test
Rockport walk test
Which of the following is considered a best practice for a personal trainer?
a) Provide rehabilitation services for a client
b) Prescribe a diet for a client
c) Screen a client for exercise limitations
d) Diagnose a medical condition for a client
Screen a client for exercise limitations
Which movement compensations might occur during an overhead squat assessment?
a) Knees moving outward
b) Head protruding forward
c) Shoulder elevation
d) Excessive forward lean
Excessive forward lean
What might upper extremity exercise result in for an individual with lung disease?
a) Decreased muscular performance
b) Onset of dyspnea earlier than usual
c) Hypertrophied neck muscles
d) Muscle wasting
Onset of dyspnea earlier than usual
All of the following are causes of restrictive lung disease except?
a) Asthma
b) Obesity
c) A neuromuscular disease d) Fractured ribs
Asthma
All of the following flexibility exercises are recommended for pregnant women except:
a) Active-isolated stretching
b) Self-myofascial release (SMR)
c) Dynamic stretching
d) Static stretching
Dynamic stretching
Which of the following populations should avoid the Valsalva maneuver?
a) Individuals with hypertension
b) Youth populations
c) Individuals w/ osteoporosis
d) Individuals w/ diabetes
Individuals with hypertension
What is autogenic inhibition?
a) A process where neural impulses recruit muscles to produce fore using mechanoreceptors
b) A process where inhibitory action to muscle fibers leads to excessive increases in muscle length
c) A process where tension impulses are greater than contraction impulses, leading to relaxation of the muscle
d) A process where proper muscle contraction is inhibited by excessive tightness of the muscle, leading to injury
A process where tension impulses are greater than contraction impulses, leading to relaxation of the muscle
Clients seeking strength gains should primary exercise in what cardiorespiratory zone?
a) Zone 3a
b) Zone 3
c) Zone 1
d) Zone 2
Zone 2
Which of the following is not a primary muscle of the global stabilization system?
a) Quadratus lumborum
b) Glutues Medius
c) Latissimus dorsi
d) Rectus abdominis
Latissimus dorsi
What makes “multi-planar single-leg box hop-down with stabilization” a balance-power exercise?
a) It utilizes multiple planes of motion and requires full range of motion
b) It requires stabilization in the jump from a platform down to the floor
c) It requires dynamic control in the mid-range of the motion, w/ multi-planar movement
d) It utilizes multiple planes of motions and requires force production followed by stabilization
It utilizes multiple planes of motion and requires force production followed by stabilization
What type of contraction do quick, powerful movements, such as those found during reactive training, involve first?
a) Eccentric contraction
b) Concentric contraction
c) Active-isolated contraction
d) Isometric contraction
Eccentric Contraction
According to the principle of adaptation which of the following is true?
a) Adaptation allows constant improvements to occur
b) Adaptation requires a constant change of technique
c) Adaptation manifests as primary goal of exercise programs
d) Adaptations involves the need for client education
Adaptation manifests as the primary goal as exercise programs
When using the light-to-heavy system training protocol, about how many sets are in an exercise?
a) 10-12 sets
b) 4-6 sets
c) 1-2 sets
d) 5-8 sets
4-6 sets
What is another term for the preparatory period in a traditional periodization model?
a) Proprioception
b) Inter-muscular coordination
c) Neuromuscular adaption
d) Anatomic Adaptation
Anatomic Adaptation
How many different core training movements should be used in each training session of Phases 1?
a) 1-4 core-stabilization
b) 1-2 core-power movements
c) 1-4 core-strength movements
d) 4-6 core-stabilization movements
1-4 core-stabilization movements
What is the repetition range in the stabilization endurance phases of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model?
a) 15-25 repetitions
b) 8-12 repetitions
c) 12-15 repetitions
d) 12-20 repetitions
12-20 repetitions
Which type of resistance exercises are specific to Phases 2?
a) Supersets w/ stabilization
b) Supersets w/ power
c) Resistance band movements
d) Strength training w/ the barbell
Supersets w/ stabilization
What kind of flexibility work should be used in Phase 4?
a) SMR and static stretching w/ 1-3 sets of 1 repetition w/ 30-second hold
b) SMR and active flexibility w/ 1-2 sets of 5-10 repetitions w/ 1-2 second holds
c) SMR and dynamic flexibility w/ 1-2 sets of 10-15 repetitions, w/ controlled tempo
SMR and active flexibility w/ 1-2 sets of 5-10 repetitions w/ 1-2 second holds
Which of the following is an example of a multi-joint exercise in the stabilization level?
a) bench press
b) Standing overhead press
c) Two-arm medicine ball chest pass
d) Seated press machine
Standing Overhead Press
If an individual is performing self-myofascial release (SMR), what is the minimum amount of time to sustain pressure on a tender spot?
a) 30 seconds
b) 5 seconds
c) 10 seconds
d) 20 seconds
30 seconds
in pronation distortion syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is present?
a) Increased knee adduction
b) Decreased foot pronation
c) Increased ankle dorsiflexion
d) Decreased knee internal rotation
Increased knee adduction
Which of the following is a concern during the ball crunch exercise?
a) Tucking the chin down toward the chest
b) Bracing the feet on the floor
c) Tilting the chin up toward the ceiling
d) Allowing the back to extend over the ball
Tilting the chin up toward the ceiling
All of the following are acute variables for balance-stabilization training except:
a) Number of sets
b) Tempo
c) Rest Frequency
d) Intensity
Intensity
Reactive training enhances all of the following neuromuscular responses except:
a) Motor unit synchronization
b) Motor unit requirement
c) Joint stability
d) Firing frequency
Joint Stability
Which of the following best describes quickness?
a) The ability to react w/ velocity to a stimulus and appropriately change of the motion of the body
b) The ability to produce quick, powerful movements involving an eccentric contraction immediately followed by an explosive concentric contraction
c) The straight-ahead velocity of an individual
d) The ability to maintain a center of gravity over a changing base of support while changing direction at various speeds
The ability to react w/ velocity to a stimulus and appropriately change the motion of the body
Which of the following dictates the mechanical specificity of the training protocol for a client?
a) A client’s fitness goals and physical capabilities
b) A client’s metabolic function
c) A client’s ability to use the appropriate energy system
d) A client’s ability to recruit and synchronize motor units for firing
A client’s fitness goals and physical capabilities
Which of the following is an example of a closed-chain exercise?
a) Bench press
b) Push-up
c) Machine leg extension
d) Lat pull-down
Push-up
Which of the following is an advantage of strength machines?
a) They improve athletic performance
b) Many of them move in one plane of motion
c) They challenge the core stabilization system
d) They provide various intensities in one weight stack
They provide various intensities in one weight stack
Which of the following is an advantage of using free weights?
a) They provide extra support for special-needs clients
b) They require multiple dumbbells or barbells to change intensity
c) They allow clients to move in multiple planes of motion
d) They may be less intimidating for some clients
They allow clients to move in multiple planes of motion
Which of the following is the correct name of the training system in which an individual performs one set of each exercise?
a) Single-set system
b) Maximal-se system
c) Single working set
d) Single-exercise system
Single-set system
Balance is influenced by all of the following factors except:
a) Injury
b) Inactivity
c) Age
d) Weight
Weight
Which of the following is a total body stabilization exercise?
a) Squat, curl, to two-arm press
b) Lunge to two-arm dumbbell press
c) Ball Squat, curl to press
d) Barbell clean
Ball Squat, curl to press
Which of the following best describes instrumental support?
a) the support expressed through encouragement, caring empathy, and concern
b) Individuals or groups that remove tangible barriers to exercise with the client
c) The availability of family, friends and coworkers to exercise w/ the client
d) The support that includes directions, advice, or suggestions given to clients about how exercise
Individuals or groups that remove tangible barriers to exercise, such as transportation
Why is it important to review previous exercise experience w/ clients?
a) It helps the trainer identify the client’s weaknesses
b) It helps the trainer predict how successful the client will be
c) It helps the trainer identify successful approaches to exercise
d) It helps the trainer identify poor form learned from previous training
It helps the trainer predict how successful the client will be
How does exercise promote a positive mood?
a) Exercise brings out the best in people
b) Exercise can create happiness
c) Exercise can trigger endorphin release
d) Exercise creates positive thoughts
Exercise can trigger endorphin release
Which of the following is an example of emotional support?
a) Having a friend work out with a client
b) Praising a client for showing up and working hard
c) Giving the clients feedback on their progress
d) Having a spotter at the gym
Praising a client for showing up and working hard
In which stage of the stages of change model would it be beneficial for a client to build a social support network?
a) preparation
b) contemplation
c) maintenance
d) action
Preparation
If a client states that they want to win a step competition among their peer group, what type of goal is that?
a) Subjective goal
b) Process goal
c) Objective goal
d) Product goal
Product Goal
Which is the primary reason that certification is an important component of becoming a personal trainer?
a) A certification indicates knowledge of proper assessment and instruction for sage and effective workouts
b) It is important to most potential employers that a trainer have a certification
c) A certification is required for reputability and highly desired by potential clients
d) A personal trainer is required to have a certification
A certification indicate knowledge of proper assessment and instruction for safe and effective workouts
Which of the following marketing P’s refers to the communication information about a product or service?
a) Place
b) Price
c) Promotion
d) Product
Promotion
Which of the following is a major reason why a sale does not close?
a) the trainer’s personality did not mesh well with the client’s
b) the Potential client was not seriously considering training
c) the potential client was not able to express their goals
d) the product/service did not have enough value
The product/service did not have enough value
Why is an accredited certification the ideal education option for an aspiring fitness professional?
a) Accreditation is the pathway toward a degree in exercise science or physical education
b) Third party accreditation is the best way to ensure that the training is of good quality
c) Certification w/ accreditation from a third party is required by most gyms and health clubs
d) Only the most experienced trainers have certification w/ accreditation from a third party
Certification w/ accreditation from a third party is required by most gyms and health clubs
If emotions such as anxiety or depression become debilitating to a client, what should the fitness professional do?
a) Refer the client to a licensed psychologist or healthcare professional
b) Call a friend or family member to alert them of what is going on
c) Meet outside of their training sessions to provide social support
d) Suggest the client keep a journal to track their feelings
Refer the client to a licensed psychologists or healthcare professional
The blood vessels that collect blood from capillaries to merge w/ veins and begin the transport of blood back to the heart are known as?
a) Venules
b) Veins
c) Arteries
d) Arterioles
Venules
The layer of connective tissue that surrounds muscle belly and is considered the most superficial is the:
a) Epineurium
b) Muscle lining
c) Endomysium
d) Epimysium
Epimysium
When training a brand new client that is out of shape, what should be the main goal?
a) Improving Coordination
b) Muscle fiber recruitment
c) Hypertrophy
d) Rate of Force Production
Improving Coordination
Stabilization Endurance Training strives to improve?
a) Total volume of work
b) Rate of force production and power
c) Rate coding
d) Muscular endurance
Muscular Endurance
The ability to analyze and interpret the sensory information to a proper motor response would be a function of which of the following?
a) Sensory nervous system
b) Integrative nervous system
c) Motor nervous system
d) Motor cortex
Integrative Nervous System
According to the OPT Model, Strength is made up of which of the following three phases?
a) Power Training, Strength Endurance Training, Hypertrophy Training.
b) MST, Hypertrophy, Power Training Stabilization Strength Training, Strength Endurance Training, Power
Endurance Training.
c) Strength Endurance, Hypertrophy, and MST
Strength Endurance, Hypertrophy, and MST
The Shoulder is considered to be what type of joint?
a) Ball and Socket
b) Condyloid
c) Pivot
d) Nonsynovial
Ball and Socket
Which of the following type of blood pressure would be determined by the contraction of the ventricles forcing blood into the pulmonary and systemic circuits?
a) Atrial systole
b) Ventricular Diastole
c) Systolic blood pressure
d) Diastolic blood pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
At what measurement is a cholesterol reading considered high?
a) >200mg/dl
b) <180mg/dl
c) <200mg/dl
d) >180mg/dl
> 200mg/dl
The Stabilization Level of training would be MOST represented by the following?
a) Intermuscular coordination
b) Explosiveness
c) Building muscle
d) Intramuscular coordination
Intramuscular Coordination
Vessels that move blood away from the heart to the rest of the body are known as:
a) Capillaries
b) Arteries
c) Veins
d) Atria
Arteries
Which of the following is considered an organelle within a human cell?
a) Lysosomes, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum
b) Neurons, Cell Wall
c) Interstitial Fluid, Mucus Neurolemma, Schwann Cells
d) Sarcolemma
Lysosomes, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum
One of the muscles below is considered a stabilizer when performing a bosu ball push. What is the correct answer?
a) Teres Minor
b) Triceps Brachii
c) Biceps Branchii
d) Pec Major
Teres Major
Where and how should heart rate be measured on a client?
a) Femoral pulse w/ palm
b) Carotid pulse w/ two fingers
c) Radial pulse w/ two fingers
d) Ulnar pulse w/ thumb
Radial pulse w/ two fingers
Which phase supersets a barbell squat with a lunge jump?
a) Maximal Endurance Training
b) Hypertrophy Training
c) Power Training
d) Balance Training
Power Training
The Elbow would be considered which type of joint?
a) Spinning Joint
b) Gliding Joint
c) Hinge Joint
d) Rolling Joint
Hinge Joint
The term that best describes the heart rate in beats per minute multiplied by the amount of blood pumped per beat:
a) Systolic Blood Pressure
b) Diastolic Blood Pressure
c) Cardiac Output
d) Stroke Volume
Cardiac Output
What muscle is considered an agonist during shoulder external rotation?
a) Rhomboids
b) Teres Major
c) Teres Minor
d) Supraspinatus
Teres Minor
When performing a squat, an overactive hip flexor complex can decrease neural drive to the gluteus maximus; what is this an example of? Select one: a. Synergistic dominance b. Autogenic inhibition c. Altered reciprocal inhibition d. Relative flexibility
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition
A client runs a mile in 6 min and 30 seconds. Which of the following energy systems is the client primarily using to produce energy? Select one: a. Anaerobic glycolysis b. ATP-PC c. Oxidative d. Phosphagen
Oxidative
Resting oxygen consumption is approximately how many mL of oxygen per kilogram body weight per minute? Select one: a. 35.0 mL b. 350 mL c. 3.5 mL d. 0.35 mL
3.5 mL
Decreased levels of thyroid hormones tend to cause a decrease in which of the following? Select one: a. Resting heart rate b. Diastolic blood pressure c. Resting metabolic rate d. Systolic blood pressure
Resting Metabolic Rate
Which of the following is true of type I, or slow-twitch, muscle fibers?
Select one:
a. They are faster than type II muscle fibers to produce maximal tension.
b. They have a low oxidative capacity and fatigue quickly.
c. They contain more capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin than type II muscle fibers.
d. They are larger in size than type II muscle fibers and are referred to as white fibers
They contain more capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin than type II muscle fibers.
Which of the following physiological characteristics should a personal trainer be aware of when working with a senior client?
Select one:
a. Decreased lean body mass
b. Increased connective tissue elasticity
c. Decreased risk of arteriosclerosis
d. Decreased blood pressure
Decreased lean body mass
Which of the following glands releases growth hormone during childhood up until puberty? Select one: a. Thyroid gland b. Holocrine gland c. Adrenal gland d. Pituitary gland
Pituitary Gland
What is the likely cause of an excessive forward lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Select one:
a. Overactive erector spinae and hip extensor complex
b. Overactive hip flexor complex and soleus
c. Overactive adductors complex and biceps femoris (short head)
d. Overactive latissimus dorsi and teres major
Overactive hip flexor complex and soleus
During a pushing and pulling assessment, the personal trainer notices that a client demonstrates shoulder elevation. Which of the following muscles are most likely overactive? Select one: a. Deep cervical flexors b. Intrinsic core stabilizers c. Levator scapulae d. Mid and lower trapezius
Levator Scapulae
What measurement needs to be taken prior to the start of the Rockport walk test? Select one: a. Height b. Heart rate c. Weight d. Body fat
Weight
Which assessment tests for speed, explosion, body control, and agility? Select one: a. 40-yard dash b. Gait assessment c. Pro shuttle test d. L.E.F.T. test
Pro shuttle test
During a single-leg squat assessment, the client’s standing leg caves inward. Which of the following muscles is probably underactive? Select one: a. Adductor complex b. Vastus lateralis c. Tensor fascia latae d. Gluteus medius
Gluteus Medius
During a pushing assessment your client's shoulders elevate, which of the following muscles would most likely be underactive? Select one: a. Upper trapezius b. Levator scapulae c. Latissimus dorsi d. Mid and lower trapezius
Mid and Lower Trapezius
A client performs two repetitions of a bench press exercise with 130 lb and gradually decreases the resistance with each set until he performs 10 repetitions with 100 lb on the last set. Which of the following resistance training systems is the client using? Select one: a. Drop-set system b. Peripheral heart action system c. Pyramid system d. Split-routine system
Pyramid system
When performing a Phase 4 workout, how many repetitions per resistance training exercise should be performed? Select one: a. 6-10 b. 1-5 c. 8-12 d. 4-8
1-5
What is used to increase the extensibility of soft tissues through both autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition? Select one: a. Static stretching b. Elastic stretching c. Ballistic stretching d. Active stretching
Static Stretching
Ryan is performing static stretching on a client’s calves after an overhead squat assessment. Which of the following is most likely to have prompted him to perform this procedure?
Select one:
a. The client’s feet had turned out.
b. The client’s knees bowed out.
c. The client had an anterior pelvic tilt.
d. The client had a posterior pelvic tilt.
The client’s feet had turned out
Performing resistance training exercises in a circuit fashion in order to burn more calories is an example of which of the following principles of specificity? Select one: a. Mechanical b. Neuromuscular c. Metabolic d. Overload
Metabolic
Which of the following is a balance-strength exercise that requires an individual to lift one leg directly beside the balance leg and then bend from waist to slowly reach hand toward the toes of the balance leg? Select one: a. Single-leg balance reach b. Single-leg Romanian deadlift c. Single-leg squat touchdown d. Single-leg squat
Single-leg Romanian Deadlift
What is a multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization an example of? Select one: a. Balance-stabilization exercise b. Balance-modification exercise c. Balance-strength exercise d. Balance-power exercise
Balance-Power exercise
When training a client in the Stabilization Level, what is the proper immediate progression for a ball two-arm dumbbell chest press? Select one: a. Move to a bench b. Alternating arm c. Increase the weight d. Single-arm
Alternating Arm
Which of the following is a movement involved in the single-leg squat assessment?
Select one:
a. Push through both heels and stand upright, balancing on one leg.
b. Slowly squat as if sitting in a chair, reaching hand opposite of balance leg toward foot.
c. Bend from the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the balance leg.
d. Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first point of compensation.
Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first point of compensation.
What exercise is considered a total-body Strength Level exercise?
Select one:
a. Squat, curl, to two-arm press
b. Kettlebell hang clean and jerk
c. Barbell clean
d. Multiplanar step-up to balance, curl, to overhead press
Squat, curl, to two-arm press
Resistance should be positioned to resist shoulder horizontal adduction during which of the following exercises? Select one: a. Standing cable row Incorrect b. Standing triceps extension c. Standing cable chest press d. Standing cable crunch
Standing cable chest press
Which of the following is a technique that expresses the purported meaning of what was just heard? Select one: a. Remodeling b. Active listening c. Reflecting d. Asking questions
Reflecting
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult population? Select one: a. Low-back pain b. High blood sugar level c. Spina bifida d. Vitamin K deficiency
Low-back pain
Which of the following is an example of a sagittal plane movement? Select one: a. Horizontal adduction of limbs b. Internal rotation of limbs c. Side lunges d. Triceps pushdown
Triceps Pushdown
What muscle is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation? Select one: a. Gluteus minimus b. Gluteus maximus c. Tensor fascia latae d. Psoas major
Gluteus Maximus
According to sliding filament theory, when does muscular contracting occur?
Select one:
a. Actin and myosin filaments slide away from each other, lengthening the sarcomere.
b. Actin and myosin filiments slide past each other, shortening the entire sarcomere.
c. The distance from Z line to Z line is increased.
d. Myofibrils are lengthened
Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, shortening the entire sarcomere.
After leaving the left ventricle, blood enters which structure? Select one: a. Aorta b. Pulmonary artery c. Superior vena cava d. Inferior vena cava
Aorta
An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?
Select one:
a. Avoid aerobic exercise for lower extremities.
b. Focus on resistance training so leg pain will not limit exercise.
c. Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.
d. Substitute self-myofascial release for static stretching.
Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily
Which of the following is a characteristic of lower crossed syndrome? Select one: a. Forward head and rounded shoulders b. Flat feet and knock knees c. Anterior tilt to the pelvis d. Hyperextension of the hips and knees
Anterior tilt to the pelvis
A client's shoulder elevates when performing a pushing assessment, what is a probable underactive muscle? Select one: a. Levator scapulae b. Upper trapezius c. Sternocleidomastoid d. Lower trapezius
Lower Trapezius
Acute variables determine which of the following?
Select one:
a. Progression of the exercise
b. Proper kinetic chain alignment
c. What type of workout is being done
d. The amount of stress placed on the body
The amount of stress placed on the body
High-volume training with low intensity increases which of the following? Select one: a. Motor unit synchronization b. Rate of force production c. Motor unit recruitment d. Metabolic rate
Metabolic Rate
A personal trainer observes that a client leans forward excessively while performing an overhead squat. Which of the following muscles should be stretched?
Select one:
a. Anterior tibialis, gracilis, and sartorius
b. Medial hamstrings, hip extensor complex, and erector spinae
c. Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae
d. Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominal complex
Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominal complex
How many weeks should a client spend during the Stabilization Phase of core training? Select one: a. 9 b. 8 c. 10 d. 4
4
Which of the following training types involves little motion through the spine and pelvis? Select one: a. Core-reactive b. Core-power c. Core-strength d. Core-stabilization
Core-Stabilization
What is a single-leg balance an example of? Select one: a. Balance-strength exercise b. Balance-modification exercise c. Balance-power exercise d. Balance-stabilization exercise
Balance-Stabilization exercise
What is a client's strongest source of self-confidence? Select one: a. Imagery b. Modeling c. Performance accomplishments d. Verbal persuasion
Performance Accomplishments
A client who suffers from a chronic disease decides he no longer wants to participate in personal training sessions, based on the advice of his spouse. This is an example of which of the following? Select one: a. Action stage b. Remodeling c. Diffusion d. Behavioral reactants
Behavioral Reactants
A client is looking for a simple way to make bodyweight exercises more proprioceptively challenging. Which of the following modalities would be most appropriate for this? Select one: a. Resistance machine b. Barbells c. Smith machine d. Suspension trainer
Suspension Trainer
During a static postural assessment, a client displays an anterior pelvic tilt. Which muscle is likely to be shortened? Select one: a. Hamstring complex b. Internal oblique c. Hip flexor complex d. Transverse abdominis
Hip Flexor Complex
A client finishes four weeks of a Phase 4 OPT program. Which of the following adaptations is most likely to occur? Select one: a. Increased aerobic capacity b. Increased maximal strength c. Increased muscular endurance d. Increased V02 max
Increased maximal strength
Which of the following is within the recommended set range for a resistance training exercise when working in the Power Phase? Select one: a. 2 b. 1 c. 3 d. 0
3
When assessing a client's overhead squat, which of the following is an indication of overactivity in the lateral gastrocnemius? Select one: a. Knees move inward b. External rotation of the feet c. Arms fall forward d. Low back arch
External rotation of the feet
If a client’s feet turn out during the overhead squat assessment, what muscle would be considered underactive? Select one: a. TFL b. Biceps femoris (short head) c. Medial gastrocnemius d. Soleus
Medial gastrocnemius
Which of the following best allows a certified personal trainer to comply with the NASM Code of Professional Conduct?
Select one:
a. Provide detailed menu plans for clients.
b. Provide nutritional supplementation to treat illness.
c. Maintain adequate liability insurance.
d. Diagnose an injury after an assessment.
Maintain adequate liability insurance.
