NASM PES EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
What does increasing the stretch load do for plyometric training? - Answers -Increases intensity
The recovery phase of the stride cycle is described by which action? - Answers -Leg swings from
hip while the foot clears the ground
What state is the hip in during backside mechanics of sprinting? - Answers -Hip extension
What is true of the TLF? - Answers -Network of fascia of non contractile tissues playing a role in
stability of core.
Process of using agonists and synergism's to dynamically move a joint through and full range of
motion? - Answers -Active isolated stretching
Quickness can be improved by using what type of drills? - Answers -Sport specific drills. 2 leg
footwork, speed ladder, leg M drill
Before plateau, stroke volume can increase with exercise by what %? - Answers -40-50%
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, Unethical ergonomic aid that increases VO2 max? - Answers -Blood doping
How long to rest after a power circuit ? - Answers -15-60 sec
Exercise used to strengthen intrinsic muscles of the foot? - Answers -Towel crunches
Overactive muscle in lower back rounding? - Answers -Hamstrings, adductor magnus, rectus
abdominus external oblique
To help protein synthesis when should athlete consume amino acid mixture? - Answers -Heavy
exercise
12 minute walk test is used for what? - Answers -Evaluate metabolic fitness
Amortization phase of plyometrics - Answers -Transition phase
what provides a proprioceptive basis for plyometric training? - Answers -Muscle spindles and
golgi tendon organs
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
What does increasing the stretch load do for plyometric training? - Answers -Increases intensity
The recovery phase of the stride cycle is described by which action? - Answers -Leg swings from
hip while the foot clears the ground
What state is the hip in during backside mechanics of sprinting? - Answers -Hip extension
What is true of the TLF? - Answers -Network of fascia of non contractile tissues playing a role in
stability of core.
Process of using agonists and synergism's to dynamically move a joint through and full range of
motion? - Answers -Active isolated stretching
Quickness can be improved by using what type of drills? - Answers -Sport specific drills. 2 leg
footwork, speed ladder, leg M drill
Before plateau, stroke volume can increase with exercise by what %? - Answers -40-50%
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, Unethical ergonomic aid that increases VO2 max? - Answers -Blood doping
How long to rest after a power circuit ? - Answers -15-60 sec
Exercise used to strengthen intrinsic muscles of the foot? - Answers -Towel crunches
Overactive muscle in lower back rounding? - Answers -Hamstrings, adductor magnus, rectus
abdominus external oblique
To help protein synthesis when should athlete consume amino acid mixture? - Answers -Heavy
exercise
12 minute walk test is used for what? - Answers -Evaluate metabolic fitness
Amortization phase of plyometrics - Answers -Transition phase
what provides a proprioceptive basis for plyometric training? - Answers -Muscle spindles and
golgi tendon organs
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