NASM FINAL EXAM Structured for Success in Every ...
Examination Certified for High Academic Standards
Questions from World-Leading Universities
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Which exercise would be most appropriate for the power movement of Phase 5 (Power
Training) superset?
a. Front medicine ball oblique throw
b. Lat pulldown
c. Dumbbell shoulder press
d. 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:
a. ViPR
b. Medicine ball
c. Kettlebell
d. Sandbag
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER- -b. Medicine ball
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned with increasing the
speed (repetition tempo) of exercises?
Select one:
a. Phase 4 Maximal Strength
b. Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance
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,c. Phase 3 Muscular Development
d. Phase 5 Power - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. Phase 5 Power
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them
improve which of the following?
Select one:
a. Power development
b. Core stability
c. Force production
d. Landing mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER- -a. Power development
The goal of the Certified Personal Trainer in utilizing machines in Phase 1 of the OPT model
should be to do what?
Select one:
a. Prepare their clients to perform 1RM before moving on to dumbbells or other advanced
modalities
b. Regress their clients to less-challenging movements and utilize more dumbbells
c. Increase muscle size before moving their clients to Phase 2
d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises - CORRECT ANSWER-
-d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation
syndrome?
Select one:
a. The person is experiencing improvement in muscular strength.
b. The person has suffered an ACL sprain.
c. The person is experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness.
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, d. The person is experiencing an increase in muscular power. - CORRECT ANSWER- -b. The
person has suffered an ACL sprain.
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them
improve which of the following?
Select one:
a. Power development
b. Core stability
c. Force production
d. Landing mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. Landing mechanics
In which training stage would you utilize work intervals performed just above VT1 and
recovery intervals performed below VT1?
Select one:
a. Stage 2 training
b. Stage 1 training
c. Stage 3 training
d. Stage 4 training - CORRECT ANSWER- -a. Stage 2 training
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in
moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?
Select one:
a. 4 times a week
b. 3 times a week
c. 6 times a week
d. 5 times a week - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. 5 times a week
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Examination Certified for High Academic Standards
Questions from World-Leading Universities
Designed for Success in Every Exam
Which exercise would be most appropriate for the power movement of Phase 5 (Power
Training) superset?
a. Front medicine ball oblique throw
b. Lat pulldown
c. Dumbbell shoulder press
d. 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:
a. ViPR
b. Medicine ball
c. Kettlebell
d. Sandbag
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER- -b. Medicine ball
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned with increasing the
speed (repetition tempo) of exercises?
Select one:
a. Phase 4 Maximal Strength
b. Phase 1 Stabilization Endurance
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,c. Phase 3 Muscular Development
d. Phase 5 Power - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. Phase 5 Power
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them
improve which of the following?
Select one:
a. Power development
b. Core stability
c. Force production
d. Landing mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER- -a. Power development
The goal of the Certified Personal Trainer in utilizing machines in Phase 1 of the OPT model
should be to do what?
Select one:
a. Prepare their clients to perform 1RM before moving on to dumbbells or other advanced
modalities
b. Regress their clients to less-challenging movements and utilize more dumbbells
c. Increase muscle size before moving their clients to Phase 2
d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises - CORRECT ANSWER-
-d. Progress their clients to more proprioceptively enriched exercises
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation
syndrome?
Select one:
a. The person is experiencing improvement in muscular strength.
b. The person has suffered an ACL sprain.
c. The person is experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness.
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, d. The person is experiencing an increase in muscular power. - CORRECT ANSWER- -b. The
person has suffered an ACL sprain.
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them
improve which of the following?
Select one:
a. Power development
b. Core stability
c. Force production
d. Landing mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. Landing mechanics
In which training stage would you utilize work intervals performed just above VT1 and
recovery intervals performed below VT1?
Select one:
a. Stage 2 training
b. Stage 1 training
c. Stage 3 training
d. Stage 4 training - CORRECT ANSWER- -a. Stage 2 training
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in
moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?
Select one:
a. 4 times a week
b. 3 times a week
c. 6 times a week
d. 5 times a week - CORRECT ANSWER- -d. 5 times a week
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