NASM FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop with
stabilization exercise?
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5
seconds.
b. Hop holding the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the legs.
c. Hop off a box and land on the ground on both the legs, while keeping toes
pointing straight ahead.
d. Hop up to land on top of a box or a platform and stabilize for 6 seconds.
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5
seconds.
Which of the following statements is true of foam rolling?
Select one:
a. It helps flush out the accumulated lactic acid.
b. It is an effective means of activation before exercise.
c. It only helps after a workout.
d. It helps reduce the potential for injury.
,d. It helps reduce the potential for injury.
______ are activities that create opportunities for future sales.
Select one:
a. Rapport building
b. Prospecting
c. Driver of sales
d. Ancillary services
b. Prospecting
*check answer. Not (a)
Prolonged periods of sitting throughout the day are indicative of:
Select one:
a. high energy expenditure.
b. postural imbalances.
c. good cardiorespiratory conditioning.
d. good muscle conditioning.
b. postural imbalances.
,Which of the following assessments is designed to assess lower extremity agility
and muscular control?
Select one:
a. Single- leg squat
b. Davies test
c. Single leg star test
d. Shark Skill test
d. Shark Skill test
Identify a movement involved in the single-leg squat exercise.
Select one:
a. Bend from the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the balance
leg.
b. Slowly squat as if sitting in a chair, reaching hand opposite of balance leg
toward foot.
c. Push through both heels and stand upright, balancing on one leg.
d. Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first
point of compensation.
d. Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first
point of compensation.
A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a personal
trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn't sure how this is
, accomplished. In which of the following sections of the Stages of Change model is
the client?
Select one:
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
c. Preparation
*Not (b)
Which of the following is part of the cardiovascular system?
Select one:
a. Trachea
b. Bronchi
c. Blood
d. Lungs
c. Blood
The exercises used in Phases 2 to 4 of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT)
model are termed _____.
Select one:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop with
stabilization exercise?
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5
seconds.
b. Hop holding the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the legs.
c. Hop off a box and land on the ground on both the legs, while keeping toes
pointing straight ahead.
d. Hop up to land on top of a box or a platform and stabilize for 6 seconds.
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5
seconds.
Which of the following statements is true of foam rolling?
Select one:
a. It helps flush out the accumulated lactic acid.
b. It is an effective means of activation before exercise.
c. It only helps after a workout.
d. It helps reduce the potential for injury.
,d. It helps reduce the potential for injury.
______ are activities that create opportunities for future sales.
Select one:
a. Rapport building
b. Prospecting
c. Driver of sales
d. Ancillary services
b. Prospecting
*check answer. Not (a)
Prolonged periods of sitting throughout the day are indicative of:
Select one:
a. high energy expenditure.
b. postural imbalances.
c. good cardiorespiratory conditioning.
d. good muscle conditioning.
b. postural imbalances.
,Which of the following assessments is designed to assess lower extremity agility
and muscular control?
Select one:
a. Single- leg squat
b. Davies test
c. Single leg star test
d. Shark Skill test
d. Shark Skill test
Identify a movement involved in the single-leg squat exercise.
Select one:
a. Bend from the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the balance
leg.
b. Slowly squat as if sitting in a chair, reaching hand opposite of balance leg
toward foot.
c. Push through both heels and stand upright, balancing on one leg.
d. Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first
point of compensation.
d. Squat as if sitting in a chair, flexing at hips, knees, and ankles and lower to first
point of compensation.
A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a personal
trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn't sure how this is
, accomplished. In which of the following sections of the Stages of Change model is
the client?
Select one:
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
c. Preparation
*Not (b)
Which of the following is part of the cardiovascular system?
Select one:
a. Trachea
b. Bronchi
c. Blood
d. Lungs
c. Blood
The exercises used in Phases 2 to 4 of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT)
model are termed _____.
Select one:
