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NASM PES PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following is considered a balance modality? - correct
answer-Sport beam
Which coordinated muscle action does balance-stabilization
training improve? - correct answer-CO-contraction
The transverse abdominis is best activated by performing which
of the following exercises? - correct answer-Prone Iso-Abs
Which of the following happens to improve soft-tissue extensibility
during self-myofascial release? - correct answer-Autogenic
inhibition
Which of the following describes the motivational climate that has
been proven to produce more adaptive motivational patterns,
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including positive attitudes and effective learning strategies? -
correct answer-Mastery-oriented
If a beginner athlete sprints 15 yards during week 1 of Phase 1
SAQ training, how many yards should he be running by week 4? -
correct answer-20
Which sport would benefit from the inclusion of assisted drills in
an SAQ program? - correct answer-Football
When should light to moderate sport-specific metabolic training
primarily occur? - correct answer-In-season
When bracing is performed, which of the following has been
activated? - correct answer-Global stabilization system
How likely is an athlete with a hamstring strain at risk to
experience re-injury? - correct answer-6-8 times
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Which of the following is 70% of an athlete's age subtracted from
in the HRmax regression formula? - correct answer-208
What is probably underactive for an athlete demonstrating low
back arching during the pulling assessment? - correct answer-
Intrinsic core stabilizers
Which of the following is a serious risk associated with blood
doping? - correct answer-Bacterial infections
Which is the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle? -
correct answer-Anterior talofibular
Which specialized strength exercise for speed improves hip
flexion? - correct answer-Resisted knee drive
According to NCAA Division 1 bylaws, which ergogenic aids can
be provided to athletes by a university? - correct answer-
Carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks
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Training the muscle and tendon's ability to load eccentrically and
rapidly release energy concentrically is known as which of the
following? - correct answer-Stretch-shortening cycle
When using skin fold calipers to assess body composition, what is
the increased risk of error with being as much as an inch from the
appropriate site? - correct answer-25%
The integrated performance paradigm states that in order to move
with precision, forces must be loaded, stabilized, and unloaded in
which order? - correct answer-Loaded eccentrically, stabilized
isometrically, unloaded concentrically
Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane?
- correct answer-Ice skater
Which of the following is a key role of protein? - correct answer-
Supporting growth and maintenance of body tissues
NASM PES PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following is considered a balance modality? - correct
answer-Sport beam
Which coordinated muscle action does balance-stabilization
training improve? - correct answer-CO-contraction
The transverse abdominis is best activated by performing which
of the following exercises? - correct answer-Prone Iso-Abs
Which of the following happens to improve soft-tissue extensibility
during self-myofascial release? - correct answer-Autogenic
inhibition
Which of the following describes the motivational climate that has
been proven to produce more adaptive motivational patterns,
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including positive attitudes and effective learning strategies? -
correct answer-Mastery-oriented
If a beginner athlete sprints 15 yards during week 1 of Phase 1
SAQ training, how many yards should he be running by week 4? -
correct answer-20
Which sport would benefit from the inclusion of assisted drills in
an SAQ program? - correct answer-Football
When should light to moderate sport-specific metabolic training
primarily occur? - correct answer-In-season
When bracing is performed, which of the following has been
activated? - correct answer-Global stabilization system
How likely is an athlete with a hamstring strain at risk to
experience re-injury? - correct answer-6-8 times
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Which of the following is 70% of an athlete's age subtracted from
in the HRmax regression formula? - correct answer-208
What is probably underactive for an athlete demonstrating low
back arching during the pulling assessment? - correct answer-
Intrinsic core stabilizers
Which of the following is a serious risk associated with blood
doping? - correct answer-Bacterial infections
Which is the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle? -
correct answer-Anterior talofibular
Which specialized strength exercise for speed improves hip
flexion? - correct answer-Resisted knee drive
According to NCAA Division 1 bylaws, which ergogenic aids can
be provided to athletes by a university? - correct answer-
Carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks
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Training the muscle and tendon's ability to load eccentrically and
rapidly release energy concentrically is known as which of the
following? - correct answer-Stretch-shortening cycle
When using skin fold calipers to assess body composition, what is
the increased risk of error with being as much as an inch from the
appropriate site? - correct answer-25%
The integrated performance paradigm states that in order to move
with precision, forces must be loaded, stabilized, and unloaded in
which order? - correct answer-Loaded eccentrically, stabilized
isometrically, unloaded concentrically
Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane?
- correct answer-Ice skater
Which of the following is a key role of protein? - correct answer-
Supporting growth and maintenance of body tissues
