NASM CES PRACTICE EXAM AND FINAL EXAM |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSIONS (JUST RELEASED)
NASM CES PRACTICE EXAM
How does proprioception influence movement? ------CORRECT ANSWER--
-------------Afferent information from internal feedback is delivered to central
nervous system for use in monitoring and manipulating movement
A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Teres minor & Infraspinatus
Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Multifidus
What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a prone
position ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Excessive arch in lumbar
spine
What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling
creates for tissue relaxation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Greater
myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
,What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for
professional athletes? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------12-17 seconds
How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Prolonged stretching can lead to a
permanent length change in muscles and tendons
What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF)? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Neuromuscular
Low sets and relatively light wights are needed to allow for the slow tempo
and high repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the
body that benefit from regular activations with which of the following
intensities? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Low Level
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------2 seconds
Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the non-
dominate limb for recruitment? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A
primer to better prepare the non-dominate side
What is the prime mover of a specific joint regardless of concentric or
eccentric muscle action? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Agonist
,Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements,
standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased stress
on what other area? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Core
musculature
Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is
completing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional to
ensure your client's safety? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Refer
them to a qualified medical professional
A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which muscles
are commonly underactive/lengthened? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive
movement? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Golfing multiple days per
week
Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower
Crossed Syndrome? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Abdominals,
gluteus maximus, medius, and hip extensors
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -----
-CORRECT ANSWER---------------Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus,
tibialis anterior, & peroneals
What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase of
the depth jump? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Concentric
, Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to knee
dominance during the overhead squat assesment? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Quadriceps complex
What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if a
clients arms fall forward during the overhead squat assesment? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
What is the recomended client position when performing the lumbar lateral
flexion test? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Standing with the knees
straight and feet together
What position is recomended for the testing leg during the hip abduction
and external rotation test? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Hip and
knee bent to 45 degrees
Your client has experienced knee discomfort when running and his medical
professional has not found anything significant on examination. What is
most likely impairment to be found from a single leg squat assesment in
this scenario? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Knee valgus
Through which movement does the subtalar joint load or absorb energy? ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Eversion
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSIONS (JUST RELEASED)
NASM CES PRACTICE EXAM
How does proprioception influence movement? ------CORRECT ANSWER--
-------------Afferent information from internal feedback is delivered to central
nervous system for use in monitoring and manipulating movement
A resisted external rotation exercise targets which muscles? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Teres minor & Infraspinatus
Which muscles should be strengthened in a fitness program for a client
with a lack of lumbar stabilization? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Multifidus
What is a common compensation when using a myofascial roller in a prone
position ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Excessive arch in lumbar
spine
What is a common neuropshysiological effect that myofascial rolling
creates for tissue relaxation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Greater
myofascial relaxation or "stretch tolerance"
,What are the recomended stretching durations of each muscle group for
professional athletes? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------12-17 seconds
How does the concept of tissue creep related to stretching? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Prolonged stretching can lead to a
permanent length change in muscles and tendons
What type of stretching is commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF)? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Neuromuscular
Low sets and relatively light wights are needed to allow for the slow tempo
and high repetition range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the
body that benefit from regular activations with which of the following
intensities? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Low Level
The isometric tempo should last approximately how long? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------2 seconds
Why might it make sense to exercise the dominate limb first before the non-
dominate limb for recruitment? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A
primer to better prepare the non-dominate side
What is the prime mover of a specific joint regardless of concentric or
eccentric muscle action? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Agonist
,Overhead movements, often used in integrated dynamic movements,
standing, unilateral, and bilateral exercises help to place increased stress
on what other area? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Core
musculature
Your client states he has a sharp pain in his right knee when he is
completing his exercises. What should you do as the fitness professional to
ensure your client's safety? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Refer
them to a qualified medical professional
A client presents with the Janda Upper Crossed Syndrome. Which muscles
are commonly underactive/lengthened? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior
Which activities are most commonly related to habitual repetitive
movement? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Golfing multiple days per
week
Which muscles are commonly underactive/lengthened in the Lower
Crossed Syndrome? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Abdominals,
gluteus maximus, medius, and hip extensors
What are common underactive/lengthened muscles in the lower body? -----
-CORRECT ANSWER---------------Rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus,
tibialis anterior, & peroneals
What type of muscle contractions are common during the jumping phase of
the depth jump? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Concentric
, Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to knee
dominance during the overhead squat assesment? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Quadriceps complex
What additional region of the body should undergo mobility testing if a
clients arms fall forward during the overhead squat assesment? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
What is the recomended client position when performing the lumbar lateral
flexion test? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Standing with the knees
straight and feet together
What position is recomended for the testing leg during the hip abduction
and external rotation test? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Hip and
knee bent to 45 degrees
Your client has experienced knee discomfort when running and his medical
professional has not found anything significant on examination. What is
most likely impairment to be found from a single leg squat assesment in
this scenario? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Knee valgus
Through which movement does the subtalar joint load or absorb energy? ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Eversion
