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NASM Senior Fitness Specialist Exam Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) 1.What is the type of aging that is determined by appearance, mobility, strength and mental capacity ANS Functional 2.Approximately what percent of the population consist of older adults over the age of 65 ANS 12.5% (35 million live in America) 3.By the year 2050, approximately what percentage of the total population is projected to be older than 65 ANS 25% (70 million) 1 / 3
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4.In 2005, healthcare expenditures for older adults was approximately ANS - $12,000 (362 billion) 5.What percentage of older adults have hearing loss ANS >30% 6.What was the most prevalent cause of morbidity in older adults for the year 2000 ANS Heart disease 7.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 8.What types of training best reverses proprioception loss 2 / 3
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ANS Balance 9.What structural changes to the musculoskeletal system lead to decreased ability to produce quick, forceful contractions ANS Loss of Type II muscle fibers 10.What of the following populations are muscle strength and power training appropriate ANS Older adults who are elite athletes 11.What physiological changes typically results in a reduction in joint range of motion ANS Ligament shortening 12.What is the confidence to accomplish certain task ANS Self-efficacy
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