PRACTICE TEST

Question 1

Which exercise targets the global muscles of the core?

Answer 1

Back extension

Question 2

What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core?

Answer 2

Force production during dynamic whole body movements

Question 3

What does the electron transport chain do?

Answer 3

The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create a ATP

Question 4

What is the correct number of CEUs that an NASM personal trainer needs to complete a two year cycle to renew the certification?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Which of the following would be an appropriate phase 2 super set

• Deadlifts and squats
• Benchpress and stability ball push-ups
• Single leg Hopsin ball push-ups
• power step ups and ice skaters

Answer 5

Benchpress and stability ball push-ups

Question 6

What is acidosis in muscle?

Answer 6

A decrease in PH which can lead to feelings of fatigue

Question 7

What is the type of nervous after that senses pain?

Answer 7

Nociceptor

Question 8

What pressing exercise would be appropriate for someone who has high levels of upper body strength but has no equipment because they are traveling?

Answer 8

Handstand push-up

Question 9

Which exercise is typically used to measure maximum strength of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

Answer 9

Bench press strength assessment

Question 10

What is not a skill related concept that would enhance core training?

Answer 10

Quickness

Question 11

During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action?

Answer 11

Eccentric

Question 12

What is the most appropriate amount of rest recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise, for a client seeking weight loss?

Answer 12

15 to 60 seconds

Question 13

What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power stuff up exercise?

Answer 13

Ice skaters

Question 14

During balance training, gluteal muscle should remain in which state to hold the body stable?

Answer 14

Isometric we contracted

Question 15

How many essential amino acids are there?

Answer 15

9

Question 16

Which exercise is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

Answer 16

Push-up test

Question 17

Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the sagittal plane during a squat?

Answer 17

Quadriceps

Question 18

Individuals with low back pain have decreased activation of which local muscle of the car?

Answer 18

Multifidus

Question 19

How long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?

Answer 19

4 years

Question 20

Improving this using balance training with most likely decrease the risk of injury

Answer 20

Injury resistance

Question 21

What type of client would ideally participate in stage 4 training

Answer 21

Advanced clients with high levels of cardio respiratory fitness seeking improvements in an anaerobic capacity and power

Question 22

What is the minimum weekly goal of energy expenditure from combined physical activity and exercise for Obese clients?

Answer 22

1200kcal

Question 23

When is the total peak bone mass reached? What age?

Answer 23

30

Question 24

How is VT1, or ventilatory threshold one best defined?

Answer 24

The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrates and fats as fuel sources.

Question 25

Performing four weeks of stabilization training before moving onto strength endurance training for another four weeks would be an example of what kind of periodization?

Answer 25

Linear periodization

Question 26

At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Roberts BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?

Answer 26

Obese

Question 27

What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints when utilizing kettle bells?

Answer 27

Feet, knees, hips, shoulders, head

Question 28

During normal walking, the pelvis rotates in what plane to facilitate the necessary momentum for the swing phase?

Answer 28

Transverse

Question 29

Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane?

Answer 29

Posterior pelvic tilt

Question 30

What vitamin is the most transient?

Answer 30

C

Question 31

What is best defined as the action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?

Answer 31

Peripheral vasodilation

Question 32

Which component of SAQ involves the ability to react to stimulus (i.e. reaction time) and appropriately change the motion of the body in response to that stimulus (such as hitting a baseball)?

Answer 32

Quickness

Question 33

In adequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative affects on athletic performance, including which of the following? - Decreased blood flow - Increased cardiac output - Lower rate of perceived exertion RPE - Lower body temperature

Answer 33

Decreased blood flow

Question 34

And most individuals, to work pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?

Answer 34

The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist