NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which plane of motion divided the body into right and Sagittal Plane
left halves? Allows for flexion and extension movements
The primary function of type 1 muscle fibers is: Endurance activities
Type I muscle fibers are slow-twitch fibers designed for sustained, aerobic
activities and fatigue resistance
Which energy system provides ATP for activities lasting 10 Glycolytic system provides ATP through glucose breakdown for high-intensity
seconds to 2 minutes? activities lasting 10 seconds to 2 minutes
, The recommended daily protein intake for sedentary 0.8 g/kg body weight
adults is?
During the overhead squat assessment, if a clients knees Underactive gluteus medius
move inward, this indicates?
The term "anatomical position" refers to: Body facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward
Which assessment should be performed first in a fitness Health history questionnaire
evaluation?
The point where a muscle attaches to the moveable bone Tendon
is called the?
The normal resting heart rate range for healthy adults is? 60-100 beats per minute
During a push up, the primary mover muscles are? Pectorals and triceps
They are the primary movers for the pushing motion
The FITTE-VP principle stands for? Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Enjoyment
Volume
Progressio
Which joint classification allows for the most movement? Synovial joints
Freely moveable and allow the greatest range of motion in multiple directions
The recommended daily water intake for active 10-12 glasses per day
individuals is approximately:
In the kinetic chain, which checkpoint is evaluated during All 5 kinetic checkpoints
overhead movements? Foot/ankle
Knee
Hip
Shoulder
Head
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when muscle Eccentric
length increases while under tension?
Eccentric contractions occur when? Muscle lengthens while under tension, controlling the lowering phase of
movement
The glycemic index measures? Blood sugar response to carbohydrate foods
During the single-leg squat assessment, excessive Overactive hip flexors and underactive gluteus maximum
forward lean indicates?
CORRECT Answers
Which plane of motion divided the body into right and Sagittal Plane
left halves? Allows for flexion and extension movements
The primary function of type 1 muscle fibers is: Endurance activities
Type I muscle fibers are slow-twitch fibers designed for sustained, aerobic
activities and fatigue resistance
Which energy system provides ATP for activities lasting 10 Glycolytic system provides ATP through glucose breakdown for high-intensity
seconds to 2 minutes? activities lasting 10 seconds to 2 minutes
, The recommended daily protein intake for sedentary 0.8 g/kg body weight
adults is?
During the overhead squat assessment, if a clients knees Underactive gluteus medius
move inward, this indicates?
The term "anatomical position" refers to: Body facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward
Which assessment should be performed first in a fitness Health history questionnaire
evaluation?
The point where a muscle attaches to the moveable bone Tendon
is called the?
The normal resting heart rate range for healthy adults is? 60-100 beats per minute
During a push up, the primary mover muscles are? Pectorals and triceps
They are the primary movers for the pushing motion
The FITTE-VP principle stands for? Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Enjoyment
Volume
Progressio
Which joint classification allows for the most movement? Synovial joints
Freely moveable and allow the greatest range of motion in multiple directions
The recommended daily water intake for active 10-12 glasses per day
individuals is approximately:
In the kinetic chain, which checkpoint is evaluated during All 5 kinetic checkpoints
overhead movements? Foot/ankle
Knee
Hip
Shoulder
Head
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when muscle Eccentric
length increases while under tension?
Eccentric contractions occur when? Muscle lengthens while under tension, controlling the lowering phase of
movement
The glycemic index measures? Blood sugar response to carbohydrate foods
During the single-leg squat assessment, excessive Overactive hip flexors and underactive gluteus maximum
forward lean indicates?
