NASM FINAL EXAM PRACTICE EXAM
LATEST 2023
What is the best next progression for a client who can properly perform the power step-up exercise?Ice skaters Which of the following is a primary goal of the strength endurance phase of the OPT model?Enhance stabilization endurance and prime mover strength Which division of the skeleton is made up of the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle?Appendicular The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?Suprailliac thigh and triceps Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?Hip flexor complex Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and older are obese?.4
Proper abdominal crunches on a stability ball allows for:
Increased spinal extension due to the curvature of the ball Which type of muscle fiber has a large number of capillaries? 1 / 3
Type 1 Which individual is suffering from an acute disease?Jorge, who is sick with the flu Which of the following is true about body image?Body image may not match reality, and people may view their bodies in a negative way and evaluate themselves inaccurately.Which of the following would be the appropriate progression for a core training program to optimize function?Intervertebral stability, lumbopelvic stability, movement efficiency Which core exercise is most appropriate for an obese client to maximize comfort and to avoid potential hypotensive or hypertensive reactions to the exercise?incline plank Which food would be classified as a high biological value protein source?
Select one:
Whole eggs What measurement is dependent upon the length of the lever arm and the angle between the force application and the lever arm?Torque What are the two divisions of the skeletal system?Axial and Appendicular 2 / 3
What is defined as the ability to generate force as quickly as possible?Rate of force production What type of listening involves making a best guess as to what the speaker means, then stating it back to the speaker?Reflective Listening Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/79 mm Hg fall?Elevated What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?Infraspinatus and teres minor What is a client-centric coaching style that helps enhance their desire to change by resolving ambivalence?Motivational Interviewing What area of the body is most targeted during the single-leg squat to row exercise?Posterior Chain What are the recommended training variables for active stretching?To 3 sets, hold each stretch for 1 to 2 seconds, and repeat for 5 to 10 repetitions What type of client is ideally suited for stage 2 training around VT1?Fitness enthusiasts regularly engaging in physical activity or those seeking further improvements in cardiovascular endurance or weight loss
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