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1
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Which term specifically describes motor function of muscles in the lower extremities?

A

Neuromuscular function

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Anti-rotational exercises are often what sort of movement by nature

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Unilateral

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The pathway for hormone secreted by the endocrine system, may be described as

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The gland, secretes the hormone, which travels through the bloodstream to reach a target sell, where it binds to a receptor and influences a particular action.

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4
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What is emphysema?

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A disease where people are frequently underweight and may have hyper trophied neck muscles

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5
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The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high reps when performing leg related exercises. What is this an example of?

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Mechanical specificity

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6
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In which phase of the OPT model with suspended body weight training, be the most desirable for optimal outcomes

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Phase 2

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7
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During the standing cable chest press, the resistance should be positioned to do what?

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Resist shoulder horizontal adduction

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What exercise is an example that targets the global muscles of the core?

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Back extension

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9
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What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

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Alarm reaction, resistance, development, and exhaustion

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10
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Which of the following is a functional unit of a muscle cell?

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A sarcomere

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11
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What ideally should follow a day of high intensity training in stage three?

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A stage one recovery day should follow a hard stage three training day

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12
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Sprints for 30-90 seconds what energy system?

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Glycolysis

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Which concept should be used to describe the functioning of the serratus anterior as it assists the anterior deltoid during shoulder flex ion

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Syngerist

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14
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What are the recommended training variables for active stretching?

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1-3 sets hold each stretch for 1-2 seconds and repeat 5-10 reps

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Which hormone has an anabolic function and has been shown to increase after 48 hours following resistance training?

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Insulin-like growth factor

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16
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What dysfunction occurs due to the narrowing in rubbing of the soft tissue in bony structures of the shoulder?

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Shoulder impingement

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

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Transverse

18
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The international Society of sports nutrition recommends what range of protein for most exercising individuals?

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1.4-2.0 g/kg

19
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What causes initial improvements and strengths when young people engage in resistance training program?

A

Neural adaptations

20
Q

What muscle is a local muscle of the stabilizing spine?

A

Multifidus

21
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What is it called when a ligament is over stretched or torn?

A

A sprain

22
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What is the optimal amount of protein per meal for muscle protein synthesis?

A

20-40g

23
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What is the primary goal of the strength endurance phase of the OPT model?

A

Enhance stabilization, endurance and prime mover strength.

24
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You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of reps is most appropriate for SAQ drills?

A

3-5reps

25
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Peak bone mass is reached at what age?

A

30

26
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What is the primary muscle type of the heart?

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Cardiac

27
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If you have a client who wants to increase speed, what phase of the OPT model what they fall into?

A

Phase 5

28
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What is osteoporosis?

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Not aged related
Disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced causing bones to become weak and fragile

29
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What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback?

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Propioception

30
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When NASM recommends relying on the current best information and making decisions about client care, what is it referring to?

A

evidence based practice

31
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When observing sprint, mechanics, which joint action should you see occurring in the rear leg of proper form is used?

A

Ankle plantar flexion

32
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What types of foods contain carbohydrates?

A

Plant foods and dairy

33
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What are the two primary actions of the Golgi tendon organ?

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Sense change in muscle tendon tension, and speed of tension change

34
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What is not considered a component of fitness?

A

Power

35
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Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who’s looking to improve their physique, and I weigh similar to a bodybuilder?

A

Muscular development training

36
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What is satcopenia

A

Age related loss of muscle tissue

37
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When performing high velocity movements with medicine balls, the weight should be no more than what!?

A

.1 percent of body weight

38
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Which test is designed to test reaction, capabilities, acceleration, and maximal, sprinting speed?

A

40 yard dash

39
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What is a component of agility training?

A

Deceleration

40
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Why are proper front side mechanics in sprinting important?

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Front side mechanics align, the lead leg to optimally, apply force into the ground to help propel the body forward

41
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What is an unstable yet controllable exercise environment that causes the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms?

A

Proprioceptively enriched environment

42
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Phases of the OPT model

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Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance.
Phase 2: Strength Endurance.
Phase 3: Muscular Development/Hypertrophy.
Phase 4: Maximal Strength.
Phase 5: Power.

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