NASM Chapter 1 & Module 1 Quiz A.G.
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What is the primary role of a personal trainer?
✔✔To design safe and effective exercise programs tailored to individual client needs.
Why is a thorough client assessment important before beginning training?
✔✔It identifies health risks, movement limitations, and fitness levels to ensure safe
programming.
Which component of the NASM OPT model focuses on improving neuromuscular control?
✔✔Stabilization endurance.
What does NASM define as functional movement?
✔✔Movement patterns that mimic everyday activities and improve overall performance.
Why is maintaining proper posture important during exercise?
✔✔It reduces injury risk and ensures efficient force transfer.
What is the main purpose of the warm-up phase in a training session?
✔✔To increase blood flow, joint mobility, and prepare the nervous system for exercise.
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,Which type of flexibility training involves active movement without holding a stretch?
✔✔Dynamic stretching.
What is the difference between overactive and underactive muscles?
✔✔Overactive muscles are tight and dominant; underactive muscles are weak and inhibited.
Why should trainers prioritize corrective exercise?
✔✔To restore proper movement patterns and prevent injury.
What is the sagittal plane of motion?
✔✔It divides the body into left and right halves and involves flexion and extension movements.
Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?
✔✔Frontal plane.
Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?
✔✔Transverse plane.
What is the purpose of a cool-down?
✔✔To gradually reduce heart rate, improve recovery, and restore normal tissue length.
What is proprioception?
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, ✔✔The body’s ability to sense joint position and movement.
Why is core stability important in exercise programming?
✔✔It provides a stable base for movement and protects the spine.
What is the main goal of the strength phase in the OPT model?
✔✔To increase muscle force and overall strength.
Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle shortens under load?
✔✔Concentric contraction.
Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load?
✔✔Eccentric contraction.
Which muscle is the prime mover in a squat?
✔✔Quadriceps.
Which muscle group stabilizes the knee during squatting?
✔✔Hamstrings and gluteus medius.
Why is balance training important for injury prevention?
✔✔It improves joint stability and neuromuscular control.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary role of a personal trainer?
✔✔To design safe and effective exercise programs tailored to individual client needs.
Why is a thorough client assessment important before beginning training?
✔✔It identifies health risks, movement limitations, and fitness levels to ensure safe
programming.
Which component of the NASM OPT model focuses on improving neuromuscular control?
✔✔Stabilization endurance.
What does NASM define as functional movement?
✔✔Movement patterns that mimic everyday activities and improve overall performance.
Why is maintaining proper posture important during exercise?
✔✔It reduces injury risk and ensures efficient force transfer.
What is the main purpose of the warm-up phase in a training session?
✔✔To increase blood flow, joint mobility, and prepare the nervous system for exercise.
1
,Which type of flexibility training involves active movement without holding a stretch?
✔✔Dynamic stretching.
What is the difference between overactive and underactive muscles?
✔✔Overactive muscles are tight and dominant; underactive muscles are weak and inhibited.
Why should trainers prioritize corrective exercise?
✔✔To restore proper movement patterns and prevent injury.
What is the sagittal plane of motion?
✔✔It divides the body into left and right halves and involves flexion and extension movements.
Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?
✔✔Frontal plane.
Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?
✔✔Transverse plane.
What is the purpose of a cool-down?
✔✔To gradually reduce heart rate, improve recovery, and restore normal tissue length.
What is proprioception?
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, ✔✔The body’s ability to sense joint position and movement.
Why is core stability important in exercise programming?
✔✔It provides a stable base for movement and protects the spine.
What is the main goal of the strength phase in the OPT model?
✔✔To increase muscle force and overall strength.
Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle shortens under load?
✔✔Concentric contraction.
Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load?
✔✔Eccentric contraction.
Which muscle is the prime mover in a squat?
✔✔Quadriceps.
Which muscle group stabilizes the knee during squatting?
✔✔Hamstrings and gluteus medius.
Why is balance training important for injury prevention?
✔✔It improves joint stability and neuromuscular control.
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