NASM practice test UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What group of hormones are released by the brain Endorphins
during exercise help reduce pain?
Companionship support can look like this Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities
When family members are not supportive of exercise- A barrier to exercise
related behaviors, it can be viewed as what?
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what Gluconeogenesis
process do they have to go through?
Which protein structures is important for muscular Troponin
contractions by providing a binding site?
What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do? The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.
Food in the stomach is processed and then passes into Duodenum of the small intestine
what anatomical structure?
What is end-systolic volume? The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after contraction
Which effects may occur if the amortization phase of a Stored energy will dissipate, and the unloading phase will be less powerful.
plyometric exercise is prolonged?
What term is used to describe the premise that increased Frank Starling Law of the Heart
ventricular filling improves contractile force of the heart
as a result of greater stretch of cardiac fibers?
Stored energy from an efficiently functioning stretch- Concentric
shortening cycle is released during which muscle action?
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
women requires skinfold measurements at which of the
following sites?
What is best defined as the action of expanding the Peripheral vasodilation
diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin,
which helps remove heat from the body?
For a fitness professional using the OPT model, the goal Movement quality
of the Stabilization Endurance phase is to focus on which
aspects?
What does plyometric training help increase? Motor unit recruitment
, Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological Reciprocal inhibition
action?
Example of an exercise that targets the global muscles of Back extension
the core?
What is the best next progression for a client who can Ice skaters
properly perform the power step-up exercise?
If someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person SAID principle
will produce higher levels of maximal strength. What is Specific adaptation to imposed demand
this an example of?
Tabata training The total duration of the workout is 4 minutes long and performed at 170% of
VO2max.
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? Thoracic and sacral
Biomechanical ankle platform system Part of a protocol to improve balance
Medicine balls and the transverse plane Allows for strength and/or power development
A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's Reflective listening
goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer 2 multiple choice options
restates the goals back to the client. What best describes
the approach the trainer is using?
Which leadership component refers to the leader being a Leader's qualities
great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, 2 multiple choice options
which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and
knowledgeable?
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts About 5-15%
to a biologically available form called eicosapentaenoic 2 multiple choice options
acid (EPA)?
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg? 2 multiple choice options
With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of 1 to 4 sets
sets of each drill for young athletes to perform? 2 multiple choice options
What is the proper lower-body progression for balance Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable
training when starting with a new client?
Which of the following is characterized as a global Erector spinae
muscle of the core on the posterior aspect of the body? 3 multiple choice options
CORRECT Answers
What group of hormones are released by the brain Endorphins
during exercise help reduce pain?
Companionship support can look like this Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities
When family members are not supportive of exercise- A barrier to exercise
related behaviors, it can be viewed as what?
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what Gluconeogenesis
process do they have to go through?
Which protein structures is important for muscular Troponin
contractions by providing a binding site?
What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do? The ETC uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.
Food in the stomach is processed and then passes into Duodenum of the small intestine
what anatomical structure?
What is end-systolic volume? The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after contraction
Which effects may occur if the amortization phase of a Stored energy will dissipate, and the unloading phase will be less powerful.
plyometric exercise is prolonged?
What term is used to describe the premise that increased Frank Starling Law of the Heart
ventricular filling improves contractile force of the heart
as a result of greater stretch of cardiac fibers?
Stored energy from an efficiently functioning stretch- Concentric
shortening cycle is released during which muscle action?
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
women requires skinfold measurements at which of the
following sites?
What is best defined as the action of expanding the Peripheral vasodilation
diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin,
which helps remove heat from the body?
For a fitness professional using the OPT model, the goal Movement quality
of the Stabilization Endurance phase is to focus on which
aspects?
What does plyometric training help increase? Motor unit recruitment
, Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological Reciprocal inhibition
action?
Example of an exercise that targets the global muscles of Back extension
the core?
What is the best next progression for a client who can Ice skaters
properly perform the power step-up exercise?
If someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person SAID principle
will produce higher levels of maximal strength. What is Specific adaptation to imposed demand
this an example of?
Tabata training The total duration of the workout is 4 minutes long and performed at 170% of
VO2max.
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? Thoracic and sacral
Biomechanical ankle platform system Part of a protocol to improve balance
Medicine balls and the transverse plane Allows for strength and/or power development
A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's Reflective listening
goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer 2 multiple choice options
restates the goals back to the client. What best describes
the approach the trainer is using?
Which leadership component refers to the leader being a Leader's qualities
great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, 2 multiple choice options
which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and
knowledgeable?
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts About 5-15%
to a biologically available form called eicosapentaenoic 2 multiple choice options
acid (EPA)?
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg? 2 multiple choice options
With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of 1 to 4 sets
sets of each drill for young athletes to perform? 2 multiple choice options
What is the proper lower-body progression for balance Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable
training when starting with a new client?
Which of the following is characterized as a global Erector spinae
muscle of the core on the posterior aspect of the body? 3 multiple choice options
