NASM FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND

NASM FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term?

Select one:

• Reciprocal inhibition
• Altered length-tension relationship
• Altered reciprocal inhibition
• Synergistic dominance - Correct Answer - d. Synergistic dominance

The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone's decision to exercise describes which of the following terms?

Select one:

• Group influence
• Societal influence
• Peer pressure
• Health influence - Correct Answer - a. Group influence

Which statement best defines the concept of relative flexibility?

Select one:

• Inability to stretch multiple muscles for long periods 1 / 4

• Altered movement patterns
• Ability to stretch only one muscle
• Ability to stretch in small increments - Correct Answer - b. Altered movement

patterns What is the purpose of the intervertebral discs?

Select one:

• They act as shock absorbers.
• They minimize movement of the spine.
• They support most of the body's weight and are attached to many back

muscles.

• They provide support for the head.

Feedback - Correct Answer - a. They act as shock absorbers.Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?

Select one:

• Let them know you understand it is a difficult decision to participate and you

will give them time to think about it.

• Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible

motives to participate.

• Provide information about the benefits of participating and hope they decide to

participate. 2 / 4

• Let them know that you will not take no for an answer because exercise is good

for everyone. - Correct Answer - b. Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.What is the scientific term that describes the nervous system's role in the contract/relax relationship between agonists and antagonists?

Select one:

• Length-tension relationship
• Reciprocal inhibition
• Stretch-shortening cycle
• Muscle imbalance - Correct Answer - b. Reciprocal inhibition

What is the general recommended rest between SAQ reps for beginner clients?

Select one:

• 15 to 60 seconds
• 60 to 90 seconds
• 0 to 15 seconds
• 90 to 120 seconds - Correct Answer - a. 15 to 60 seconds

Which of the following hormones have an anabolic function and have been shown to increase up to 48 hours following resistance training?

Select one:

• Glucagon
• Cortisol 3 / 4

• Calcitonin
• Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) - Correct Answer - d. Insulin-like growth factor

(IGF) Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to enhance chest stabilization, strength, or power?

Select one:

• Quadriceps
• Triceps brachii
• Biceps brachii
• Latissimus dorsi - Correct Answer - b. Triceps brachii

Which exercise would be most appropriate for the power movement of Phase 5 (Power Training) superset?

• Front medicine ball oblique throw
• Lat pulldown
• Dumbbell shoulder press
• Stability ball push-up - Correct Answer - Front medicine ball oblique throw

Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?

Select one:

• ViPR
• Medicine ball
• Kettlebell
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