Nasm CPT Final Exam Study Guide 2025
Abduction - ANSmovement AWAY from the midline of the body
Active- Isolated Stretch - ANSsuggested for pre-activity warm up; process of using agonist and synergist to
dynamically move the joint into range of motion. 5- 10 reps/ 1-2 seconds
Acute Variables - ANSimportant components that specify how each exercise is to be performed
Adduction - ANSmovement TOWARD the midline of the body
Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) - ANSmolecule produced by ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) - ANSEnergy storage and transfer unit in the cells. When chemical bonds that
hold it together are broken, energy is released
Agility - ANSability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly while maintaining posture
Agonist - ANSPRIME MOVER, main muscles
ex: chest press-> pectoralis major
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition - ANSa tight AGONIST causes a decrease in the function of it ANTAGONIST
EX: tight hip flexor (psoas) would decrease neural drive of the hip extensor (gluteus maximus)
Altering Body Composition: FAT LOSS - ANS< 10% of calories from sat fats, increase physical activity, dec food
and bev calories, limit alcohol, 4-6 meals a day, avoid processed food
Altering Body Composition: LEAN MASS - ANSpostworkout window- ingest protein and carbs within 90
minutes, spread protein throughout the day, 4-6 meals a day
, Antagonist - ANSOppose Prime mover,
chest press -> posterior delt
Anterior - ANSReference in front of the body
Arthrokinematics - ANSmotion of the joints
Arthrokinetic Dysfunction - ANSbiomechanical and neuromuscular dysfuction leading to altered joint motion
ATP-PC system - ANSsimpliest and fastest, occurs without oxygen (anaerobic), provides energy for high
intensity, short-duration
ex: power and strentgh
Autogentic Inhibition - ANSoccurs when the neural impulses sensing tension are greater than the impulses
causing muscle contraction
B- oxidation - ANSbreakdowns triclgycerides into free fatyy acids to produce more ATP
Backside Mechanics - ANSProper alignment, ankle plantarflexion, hip extension, knee extension, neutral pelvis
Biomechanics - ANSinternal and external forces acting on the human body and the effect produced
Body Mass Index - ANSweight proportional to height
BMI= [weight (lbs)/height (inchxinch)] x 703
Bracing - ANSwhen the abdomin, lower back, and butt muscles are all contracted at the same time
Abduction - ANSmovement AWAY from the midline of the body
Active- Isolated Stretch - ANSsuggested for pre-activity warm up; process of using agonist and synergist to
dynamically move the joint into range of motion. 5- 10 reps/ 1-2 seconds
Acute Variables - ANSimportant components that specify how each exercise is to be performed
Adduction - ANSmovement TOWARD the midline of the body
Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) - ANSmolecule produced by ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) - ANSEnergy storage and transfer unit in the cells. When chemical bonds that
hold it together are broken, energy is released
Agility - ANSability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and change direction quickly while maintaining posture
Agonist - ANSPRIME MOVER, main muscles
ex: chest press-> pectoralis major
Altered Reciprocal Inhibition - ANSa tight AGONIST causes a decrease in the function of it ANTAGONIST
EX: tight hip flexor (psoas) would decrease neural drive of the hip extensor (gluteus maximus)
Altering Body Composition: FAT LOSS - ANS< 10% of calories from sat fats, increase physical activity, dec food
and bev calories, limit alcohol, 4-6 meals a day, avoid processed food
Altering Body Composition: LEAN MASS - ANSpostworkout window- ingest protein and carbs within 90
minutes, spread protein throughout the day, 4-6 meals a day
, Antagonist - ANSOppose Prime mover,
chest press -> posterior delt
Anterior - ANSReference in front of the body
Arthrokinematics - ANSmotion of the joints
Arthrokinetic Dysfunction - ANSbiomechanical and neuromuscular dysfuction leading to altered joint motion
ATP-PC system - ANSsimpliest and fastest, occurs without oxygen (anaerobic), provides energy for high
intensity, short-duration
ex: power and strentgh
Autogentic Inhibition - ANSoccurs when the neural impulses sensing tension are greater than the impulses
causing muscle contraction
B- oxidation - ANSbreakdowns triclgycerides into free fatyy acids to produce more ATP
Backside Mechanics - ANSProper alignment, ankle plantarflexion, hip extension, knee extension, neutral pelvis
Biomechanics - ANSinternal and external forces acting on the human body and the effect produced
Body Mass Index - ANSweight proportional to height
BMI= [weight (lbs)/height (inchxinch)] x 703
Bracing - ANSwhen the abdomin, lower back, and butt muscles are all contracted at the same time
