NAFC PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
The Practical Application Workbook - CORRECT ANSWER not just a
reference manual but a practical guide that shows the student trainer
the concepts, proper range of motion and body mechanics that will
enable them to become successful and standout among their peers in
the industry.
Anatomical position - CORRECT ANSWER is the starting position for
the analysis of movement for the human body.(The hands are lateral to
the medial elbow.)
Planes of Motion - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Sagittal plane - divides the
human body in half from left to right so that flexion and extension can
occur. For movement within this plane, the resistance must come from
below the elbow during a standing biceps curl. If bent-over, the
resistance must come from directly behind the new position.
2. Frontal plane - divides the body in half from front to back. In this
plane, one can perform adduction and abduction. If standing, the
resistance and the fight against gravity come from the direction and
gravitational pull of the earth.
3. Transverse plane - divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior
(lower) segments. In these planes one can perform all rotations such as
,NAFC PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
internal and external rotations as well as horizontal movements. A sport
such as golf would involve performing movements in the Transverse
planes of motion.
Anser - CORRECT ANSWER Align the Joints before engaging a load.
This is crucial because alignment distributes the load to the desired core
muscle as opposed to a weaker area not intended to be loaded.
aNser - CORRECT ANSWER Neutral Spine must be maintained for
protecting all joints and muscle systems while exercising to disperse the
load off of the spine.
anSer - CORRECT ANSWER Square the Hips and Shoulders before
performing many resistance training exercises for safe practice.
ansEr - CORRECT ANSWER Engage Muscles While Under Load. It
takes only a quarter of a second to obtain whiplash, so it is important to
be mentally and physically prepared to accept responsibility for the
weight prior to beginning an exercise.
, NAFC PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
anseR - CORRECT ANSWER Retract Shoulder Blades. Make sure the
shoulders are depressed before lifting and also while performing most
other exercises.
The benefit of using ANSER - CORRECT ANSWER not limited to
gym-based training. In addition to sport specific training and
powerlifting, individuals performing everyday tasks may sustain bodily
damage if not following these principles. Using ANSER in our daily lives,
as well as when we are exercising will go a long way toward preventing
injuries.
THE RISK/BENEFIT EQUATION (R/BE) - CORRECT ANSWER NAFC
original concept pertaining to the constant and possibly dangerous
variables a personal trainer faces while recommending and working with
a diverse client base. (safety)
The Assisted Pull-up - CORRECT ANSWER primarily targets and
develops the latissimus dorsi while stabilizing the shoulder girdle. The
desired action is adduction at the shoulder on the concentric phase of
contraction without locking out at the elbow on the eccentric phase of
muscle contraction.
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
The Practical Application Workbook - CORRECT ANSWER not just a
reference manual but a practical guide that shows the student trainer
the concepts, proper range of motion and body mechanics that will
enable them to become successful and standout among their peers in
the industry.
Anatomical position - CORRECT ANSWER is the starting position for
the analysis of movement for the human body.(The hands are lateral to
the medial elbow.)
Planes of Motion - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Sagittal plane - divides the
human body in half from left to right so that flexion and extension can
occur. For movement within this plane, the resistance must come from
below the elbow during a standing biceps curl. If bent-over, the
resistance must come from directly behind the new position.
2. Frontal plane - divides the body in half from front to back. In this
plane, one can perform adduction and abduction. If standing, the
resistance and the fight against gravity come from the direction and
gravitational pull of the earth.
3. Transverse plane - divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior
(lower) segments. In these planes one can perform all rotations such as
,NAFC PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
internal and external rotations as well as horizontal movements. A sport
such as golf would involve performing movements in the Transverse
planes of motion.
Anser - CORRECT ANSWER Align the Joints before engaging a load.
This is crucial because alignment distributes the load to the desired core
muscle as opposed to a weaker area not intended to be loaded.
aNser - CORRECT ANSWER Neutral Spine must be maintained for
protecting all joints and muscle systems while exercising to disperse the
load off of the spine.
anSer - CORRECT ANSWER Square the Hips and Shoulders before
performing many resistance training exercises for safe practice.
ansEr - CORRECT ANSWER Engage Muscles While Under Load. It
takes only a quarter of a second to obtain whiplash, so it is important to
be mentally and physically prepared to accept responsibility for the
weight prior to beginning an exercise.
, NAFC PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM
2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE
anseR - CORRECT ANSWER Retract Shoulder Blades. Make sure the
shoulders are depressed before lifting and also while performing most
other exercises.
The benefit of using ANSER - CORRECT ANSWER not limited to
gym-based training. In addition to sport specific training and
powerlifting, individuals performing everyday tasks may sustain bodily
damage if not following these principles. Using ANSER in our daily lives,
as well as when we are exercising will go a long way toward preventing
injuries.
THE RISK/BENEFIT EQUATION (R/BE) - CORRECT ANSWER NAFC
original concept pertaining to the constant and possibly dangerous
variables a personal trainer faces while recommending and working with
a diverse client base. (safety)
The Assisted Pull-up - CORRECT ANSWER primarily targets and
develops the latissimus dorsi while stabilizing the shoulder girdle. The
desired action is adduction at the shoulder on the concentric phase of
contraction without locking out at the elbow on the eccentric phase of
muscle contraction.
