Nasm Personal Training Exam Latest Exam Questions And Correct Answers |
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Muscle imbalances - (CORRECT ANSWER)alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Obesity - (CORRECT ANSWER)The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to
a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her
recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - (CORRECT ANSWER)30 or greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the
recommended weight - (CORRECT ANSWER)overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the bloodstream by
protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - (CORRECT ANSWER)blood lipids
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and
enhances usage of fats and proteins - (CORRECT ANSWER)diabetes mellitus
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a
lack of core and joint stability - (CORRECT ANSWER)deconditioned
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense
body positions and limb movement - (CORRECT ANSWER)proprioception
an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to use its
internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability balls and single-
leg squats versus traditional) - (CORRECT ANSWER)proprioceptively enriched movement
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training -
(CORRECT ANSWER)phases of training
1
,a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular
endurance
the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all
planes of motion - (CORRECT ANSWER)neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to prevent injury
and/or tension at the joints? - (CORRECT ANSWER)stabilization training
the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power - (CORRECT
ANSWER)prime mover
set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between them -
(CORRECT ANSWER)superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Hypertrophy training
ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time - (CORRECT
ANSWER)rate of force production
the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems - (CORRECT
ANSWER)human movement systems
a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network
within the human body - (CORRECT ANSWER)nervous system
2
, the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment -
(CORRECT ANSWER)sensory function
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information to allow proper
decision making, which produces the appropriate response - (CORRECT ANSWER)integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information - (CORRECT ANSWER)motor function
the functional unit of the nervous system - (CORRECT ANSWER)neuron
These neurons transmit nerve impulses from effector sites via receptors to the brain and spinal
cord -- respond to touch, sound, light and other stimuli - (CORRECT ANSWER)sensory neurons
transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another - (CORRECT ANSWER)interneurons
transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites - (CORRECT
ANSWER)motor neurons
the portion of the nervous system the consists of the brain and spinal cord - (CORRECT
ANSWER)central nervous system
cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body - (CORRECT ANSWER)peripheral
nervous system
sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion and pressure in body tissues - (CORRECT
ANSWER)mechanoreceptors
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Graded A+ | Verified Answers | Latest Version
Muscle imbalances - (CORRECT ANSWER)alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Obesity - (CORRECT ANSWER)The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to
a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her
recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - (CORRECT ANSWER)30 or greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the
recommended weight - (CORRECT ANSWER)overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the bloodstream by
protein molecules known as HDL and LDL - (CORRECT ANSWER)blood lipids
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and
enhances usage of fats and proteins - (CORRECT ANSWER)diabetes mellitus
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a
lack of core and joint stability - (CORRECT ANSWER)deconditioned
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense
body positions and limb movement - (CORRECT ANSWER)proprioception
an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to use its
internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability balls and single-
leg squats versus traditional) - (CORRECT ANSWER)proprioceptively enriched movement
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training -
(CORRECT ANSWER)phases of training
1
,a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular
endurance
the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all
planes of motion - (CORRECT ANSWER)neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to prevent injury
and/or tension at the joints? - (CORRECT ANSWER)stabilization training
the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power - (CORRECT
ANSWER)prime mover
set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between them -
(CORRECT ANSWER)superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)Hypertrophy training
ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time - (CORRECT
ANSWER)rate of force production
the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems - (CORRECT
ANSWER)human movement systems
a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network
within the human body - (CORRECT ANSWER)nervous system
2
, the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment -
(CORRECT ANSWER)sensory function
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information to allow proper
decision making, which produces the appropriate response - (CORRECT ANSWER)integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information - (CORRECT ANSWER)motor function
the functional unit of the nervous system - (CORRECT ANSWER)neuron
These neurons transmit nerve impulses from effector sites via receptors to the brain and spinal
cord -- respond to touch, sound, light and other stimuli - (CORRECT ANSWER)sensory neurons
transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another - (CORRECT ANSWER)interneurons
transmit nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites - (CORRECT
ANSWER)motor neurons
the portion of the nervous system the consists of the brain and spinal cord - (CORRECT
ANSWER)central nervous system
cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body - (CORRECT ANSWER)peripheral
nervous system
sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion and pressure in body tissues - (CORRECT
ANSWER)mechanoreceptors
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