NASM GOLF FITNESS SPECIALIST
EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+.
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, 1. What is the average annual growth rate for participation in the golf indus- try? ANSWER
4.1%
2. Which of the following is a common injury for professional golfers? ANSWER Wrist
3. What is the injury rate for low back injuries in amateur golfers? ANSWER 50%
4. What is the most common injury experienced by amateur golfers? ANSWER Elbow
5. Studies show that shoulder injuries may account for what percentage of all injuries? ANSWER
18%
6. The interaction between two entities that results in either the acceleration or deceleration of
an object is known as ANSWER Force
7. Which musculature system consists of muscles that are predominantly involved in joint
support or stabilization? ANSWER Local
8. The human movement system's response to internal and external environ- mental stimuli is
known as ANSWER motor behavior
9. During the golf "set-up," how much of a golfer's weight can be placed on the heels of the
feet? ANSWER 50%-60%
10. A pre-participation health screening includes which of the following? ANSWER -
PAR-Q
11. Which of the following tests assess stability and transverse plane range of motion of the
pelvis and thoracic spine? ANSWER Standing Rotation Test
12. Which of the following is designed to assess dynamic flexibility, core strength, balance,
and overall neuromuscular control? ANSWER Overhead Squat
13. Which of the following measures total body transverse plane strength and power? ANSWER
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EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+.
1/6
, 1. What is the average annual growth rate for participation in the golf indus- try? ANSWER
4.1%
2. Which of the following is a common injury for professional golfers? ANSWER Wrist
3. What is the injury rate for low back injuries in amateur golfers? ANSWER 50%
4. What is the most common injury experienced by amateur golfers? ANSWER Elbow
5. Studies show that shoulder injuries may account for what percentage of all injuries? ANSWER
18%
6. The interaction between two entities that results in either the acceleration or deceleration of
an object is known as ANSWER Force
7. Which musculature system consists of muscles that are predominantly involved in joint
support or stabilization? ANSWER Local
8. The human movement system's response to internal and external environ- mental stimuli is
known as ANSWER motor behavior
9. During the golf "set-up," how much of a golfer's weight can be placed on the heels of the
feet? ANSWER 50%-60%
10. A pre-participation health screening includes which of the following? ANSWER -
PAR-Q
11. Which of the following tests assess stability and transverse plane range of motion of the
pelvis and thoracic spine? ANSWER Standing Rotation Test
12. Which of the following is designed to assess dynamic flexibility, core strength, balance,
and overall neuromuscular control? ANSWER Overhead Squat
13. Which of the following measures total body transverse plane strength and power? ANSWER
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