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NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)
- What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility,
strength and mental capacity
ANS Functional
- Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults over
the age of 65
ANS 12.5% (35 million live in America)
- By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is
projected to be older than 65
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- In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults was approximately
ANS - $12,000 (362 billion)
- What percentage of older adults have hearing loss
ANS >30%
- What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year
2000
ANS Heart disease
- What age related nervous system changes will causing nerve signals to
travel at a slower rate in the central in the peripheral nervous system
ANS Thin- ning of the dendrites
- What types of training best reverses proprioception loss
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ANS Balance
- What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreased
ability to produce quick, forceful contractions
ANS Loss of Type II muscle fibers
- What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training
appropriate
ANS Older adults who are elite athletes
- What physiological changes typically results in a reduction in joint range
of motion
ANS Ligament shortening
- What is the confidence to accomplish certain task
ANS Self-efficacy
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