NASM FINAL STUDY SHEET 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◍ Archimedes' Principle. Answer- the buoyant force on an object is
equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object
◍ The TRX Rip Trainer should be most beneficial to which of the
following phases of the OPT model? Answer- Phases 1, 2, and 5
◍ What are the primary levels of the OPT model. Answer- Stabilization,
Strength, Power
◍ What does the electron transport chain do? Answer- uses the high-
energy electrons from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle to convert ADP
into ATP
◍ maintenance stage. Answer- has been consistently exercising for 6
months or more-less tempted to stop-continues indefinitely
◍ action stage. Answer- has been exercising for up to 6 months
◍ contemplation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people are
considering changing behavior in the next 6 months but have taken no
steps to start
,◍ precontemplation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people
have made no changes or plans to change
◍ preparation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people are
getting ready to make a change within the next month
◍ To quantify body compositional (fat mass loss) changes (A Fitness
assessment measure). Answer- Body composition measurement
◍ Core stability is defined as. Answer- The ability to maintain position
stabilizing spine while extremities are moving
◍ Arthokinematics. Answer- joint motion (unseen)
3 major types: roll, slide, spin
◍ Osteokinematics. Answer- movement of bones around a joint axis
(visible)
◍ Biomechanics. Answer- The science concerned with the internal and
external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by
these forces.
◍ Kinesiology. Answer- study of movement
,◍ type 1 osteoporosis. Answer- "primary" caused by normal aging/lower
estrogen & progesterone- following menopause
◍ type 2 osteoporosis. Answer- "secondary" due to medical
condition/alcohol abuse or smoking
◍ Training Frequency. Answer- The number of training sessions
performed during a specified period (usually 1 week)
◍ Training Intensity. Answer- An individual's level of effort, compared
with their maximal effort, which is usually expressed as a percentage.
◍ Training Volume. Answer- The sum of the (reps x sets) x resistance
used.
◍ Training Duration. Answer- amount of time of a training session
◍ Unloading phase. Answer- The concentric phase
◍ stretch-shortening cycle. Answer- eccentric (stretch) contraction
followed immediately by concentric (shortening) contraction
, ◍ Amortization phase. Answer- the transition period between the
eccentric and concentric actions during plyometrics; a crucial part of the
stretch-shortening cycle that contributes to power development
◍ loading phase. Answer- The eccentric phase of a reactive exercise
◍ posterior pelvic tilt cause. Answer- Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
are thought to be tight causes LESSER lordotic curve to lumbar spine
◍ anterior pelvic tilt cause. Answer- Hip flexors and erector spinae are
expected to be tight causes GREATER lumbar lordosis
◍ PAR-Q reflects what three health indicators. Answer- Current activity
level, signs and symptoms of disease, desired exercise intensity
◍ high risk waist to hip ratio. Answer- Men: moderate >0.96-1.
high>1
Women: moderate>0.81-.85
high >.86
◍ Stages 3-5 (of the 5 stages/4 zones) are most appropriate for. Answer-
atheletes and advanced fitness enthusiasts who seek greater
cardiorespiratory conditioning (stages 1-2 are best for those seeking to
improve health)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◍ Archimedes' Principle. Answer- the buoyant force on an object is
equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object
◍ The TRX Rip Trainer should be most beneficial to which of the
following phases of the OPT model? Answer- Phases 1, 2, and 5
◍ What are the primary levels of the OPT model. Answer- Stabilization,
Strength, Power
◍ What does the electron transport chain do? Answer- uses the high-
energy electrons from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle to convert ADP
into ATP
◍ maintenance stage. Answer- has been consistently exercising for 6
months or more-less tempted to stop-continues indefinitely
◍ action stage. Answer- has been exercising for up to 6 months
◍ contemplation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people are
considering changing behavior in the next 6 months but have taken no
steps to start
,◍ precontemplation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people
have made no changes or plans to change
◍ preparation stage. Answer- stage of change in which people are
getting ready to make a change within the next month
◍ To quantify body compositional (fat mass loss) changes (A Fitness
assessment measure). Answer- Body composition measurement
◍ Core stability is defined as. Answer- The ability to maintain position
stabilizing spine while extremities are moving
◍ Arthokinematics. Answer- joint motion (unseen)
3 major types: roll, slide, spin
◍ Osteokinematics. Answer- movement of bones around a joint axis
(visible)
◍ Biomechanics. Answer- The science concerned with the internal and
external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by
these forces.
◍ Kinesiology. Answer- study of movement
,◍ type 1 osteoporosis. Answer- "primary" caused by normal aging/lower
estrogen & progesterone- following menopause
◍ type 2 osteoporosis. Answer- "secondary" due to medical
condition/alcohol abuse or smoking
◍ Training Frequency. Answer- The number of training sessions
performed during a specified period (usually 1 week)
◍ Training Intensity. Answer- An individual's level of effort, compared
with their maximal effort, which is usually expressed as a percentage.
◍ Training Volume. Answer- The sum of the (reps x sets) x resistance
used.
◍ Training Duration. Answer- amount of time of a training session
◍ Unloading phase. Answer- The concentric phase
◍ stretch-shortening cycle. Answer- eccentric (stretch) contraction
followed immediately by concentric (shortening) contraction
, ◍ Amortization phase. Answer- the transition period between the
eccentric and concentric actions during plyometrics; a crucial part of the
stretch-shortening cycle that contributes to power development
◍ loading phase. Answer- The eccentric phase of a reactive exercise
◍ posterior pelvic tilt cause. Answer- Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
are thought to be tight causes LESSER lordotic curve to lumbar spine
◍ anterior pelvic tilt cause. Answer- Hip flexors and erector spinae are
expected to be tight causes GREATER lumbar lordosis
◍ PAR-Q reflects what three health indicators. Answer- Current activity
level, signs and symptoms of disease, desired exercise intensity
◍ high risk waist to hip ratio. Answer- Men: moderate >0.96-1.
high>1
Women: moderate>0.81-.85
high >.86
◍ Stages 3-5 (of the 5 stages/4 zones) are most appropriate for. Answer-
atheletes and advanced fitness enthusiasts who seek greater
cardiorespiratory conditioning (stages 1-2 are best for those seeking to
improve health)
