PRACTICE TEST Flashcards
Which exercise targets the global muscles of the core?
Back extension
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core?
Force production during dynamic whole body movements
What does the electron transport chain do?
The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create a ATP
What is the correct number of CEUs that an NASM personal trainer needs to complete a two year cycle to renew the certification?
2
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
Benchpress and stability ball push-ups
What is acidosis in muscle?
A decrease in PH which can lead to feelings of fatigue
What is the type of nervous after that senses pain?
Nociceptor
What pressing exercise would be appropriate for someone who has high levels of upper body strength but has no equipment because they are traveling?
Handstand push-up
Which exercise is typically used to measure maximum strength of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?
Bench press strength assessment
What is not a skill related concept that would enhance core training?
Quickness
During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action?
Eccentric
What is the most appropriate amount of rest recommended between each repetition of an SAQ exercise, for a client seeking weight loss?
15 to 60 seconds
What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power stuff up exercise?
Ice skaters
During balance training, gluteal muscle should remain in which state to hold the body stable?
Isometric we contracted
How many essential amino acids are there?
9
Which exercise is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?
Push-up test
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the sagittal plane during a squat?
Quadriceps
Individuals with low back pain have decreased activation of which local muscle of the car?
Multifidus
How long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?
4 years
Improving this using balance training with most likely decrease the risk of injury
Injury resistance
What type of client would ideally participate in stage 4 training
Advanced clients with high levels of cardio respiratory fitness seeking improvements in an anaerobic capacity and power
What is the minimum weekly goal of energy expenditure from combined physical activity and exercise for Obese clients?
1200kcal
When is the total peak bone mass reached? What age?
30
How is VT1, or ventilatory threshold one best defined?
The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrates and fats as fuel sources.
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?
Linear periodization
At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Roberts BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?
Obese
What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints when utilizing kettle bells?
Feet, knees, hips, shoulders, head
During normal walking, the pelvis rotates in what plane to facilitate the necessary momentum for the swing phase?
Transverse
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane?
Posterior pelvic tilt
What vitamin is the most transient?
C
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?
Peripheral vasodilation
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)?
Quickness
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
Decreased blood flow
And most individuals, to work pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?
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
