NASM CES FINAL EXAM 2023/2024
What term is used to describe how the CNS integrates sensory information with previous experiences? - ANSWER ~ Motor control Which global subsystem stabilizes the sacroiliac joint and is activated in part by the biceps femoris, increasing tension on the sacrotuberous ligament? - ANSWER ~ Deep Longitudinal Subsystem What term describes a muscle acting to help support the joint or joints that permit movement from the primary mover? - ANSWER ~ Synergist What process describes the ability of the CNS to interpret sensory information as needed to execute the proper motor response? - ANSWER ~ Sensorimotor Integration 1 / 4
What best describes an eccentric action of the posterior tibialis? - ANSWER ~ Ankle Dorsiflexion/eversion Which of the following muscles serve to decelerate knee flexion and hip extension? - ANSWER ~ Rectus Femoris Dysfunction in intrinsic core stabilizers (transverrse abdominis and multifidus) can result in which of the following? - ANSWER ~ SIJ instability & Low back pain What term is used to describe the form of feedback whereby a fitness professional notes abnormal movement during a squat and asks the client if they felt or saw anything abnormal? - ANSWER ~ Knowledge of performance During a bench press exercise, which muscle synergy is occurring? - ANSWER ~ Activation of the pectoralis major as an agonist with the triceps brachii and anterior deltoid assisting synergistically. 2 / 4
Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing muscle role? - ANSWER ~ The muscles of the rotator cuff contracting along with the deltoids during an overhead shoulder press.A Corrective Exercise Specialist is implementing a static stretching program with a youth basketball team. What are the recommended acute training variables this type of stretching? - ANSWER ~ 20-30 secs 1-4 reps daily What are two common contraindications to stretching? - ANSWER ~ recent injury & musculoskeletal surgery What is the minimum typical duration of acute static stretching per muscle group in isolation (no dynamic warm-up activities) that would lead to performance impairments? - ANSWER ~ 30 seconds 3 / 4
What type of stretching is also known as PNF? - ANSWER ~ Neuromuscular What type of stretching can lead to decreased incidences of muscle and tendon injury? - ANSWER ~ long term static stretching What best describes the psycho-physiological concept of stretch tolerance? - ANSWER ~ client can only tolerate a short period due to pain Which receptor is activated by tension exerted on the muscle tendon and muscle?
- ANSWER ~ GTO (Golgi tendon organ)
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What are two common precautions to stretching? - ANSWER ~ hypertension & joint replacement What is the minimum duration of stretching per week for each muscle group to improve or maintain a healthy ROM? - ANSWER ~ 5 minutes