NASM Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult population? -
ANSWER-low back pain
How much caffeine per kg of body weight is recommended about an hour before
exercise to provide the most effective ergogenic response? - ANSWER-3-6mg
What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse
health affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group? -
ANSWER-Tolerable Upper Intake Level
When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a
probable overactive muscle? - ANSWER-Adductor Complex
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming marathon. She
is progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs. Which principle best
explains physiological adaptions occuring to the woman's aerobic energy system? -
ANSWER-metabolic specificity
Maximal strength adaptations during a resistance training program are best achieved
with which of the following rest periods? - ANSWER-3-5 minutes
A new client with limited exercise experience has recently begun a Phase 1:
Stabilization Endurance training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate
way for this client to increase muscular endurance? - ANSWER-circuit training
During a Phase 3: Hypertrophy workout, what is the recommended rest interval? -
ANSWER-0-60 seconds
Ice skaters are an example of what type of exercise? - ANSWER-plyometric power
exercise
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT
model? - ANSWER-floor prone cobra
Increasing weight with each set is an example of which type of resistance-training
system? - ANSWER-pyramid
, Which of the following exercises is a plyometric-power exercise? - ANSWER-
proprioceptive plyometrics
When training a client with arthritis who has never worked out before, it may be
necessary to start out with how many minutes of exercise? - ANSWER-5 minutes
When working with loads exceeding 90 percent of maximum, a client would not exceed
a workout volume of? - ANSWER-10 reps
The adaptation of muscular hypertrophy is best achieved using which of the following
repetition tempos? - ANSWER-2/0/2
Which of the following training variables should be low when intensity is high? -
ANSWER-volume
A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"I should
make sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge."
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position? - ANSWER-posterior tilted pevlis
In which phase of the OPT model would ice skaters be an appropriate exercise? -
ANSWER-power
Which of the following is a precaution that should be taken while performing the reverse
crunch exercise? - ANSWER-Avoid swinging the legs when performing the exercise.
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance, curl to
overhead press exercise? - ANSWER-Stand in front of a box with feet shoulder-width
apart.
Ice skaters are an example of which type of exercise? - ANSWER-plyometric-power
What are the two types of fitness goals? - ANSWER-process and product
In which of the following scenarios is a trainer encouraging a client to practice self-
monitoring? - ANSWER-Have a client keep an exercise log on a calendar to help keep
him motivated.
Creating a list of motivating key words (e.g., fast, go, focus) to replace negative
thoughts is an example of what? - ANSWER-positive self-talk
In the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where
people do occasionally exercise but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the
next month? - ANSWER-preparation
Answers
What is a primary cause of musculoskeletal degeneration in the adult population? -
ANSWER-low back pain
How much caffeine per kg of body weight is recommended about an hour before
exercise to provide the most effective ergogenic response? - ANSWER-3-6mg
What is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse
health affects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group? -
ANSWER-Tolerable Upper Intake Level
When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a
probable overactive muscle? - ANSWER-Adductor Complex
A woman is training to improve her running capabilities for an upcoming marathon. She
is progressively increasing the distance and time of her runs. Which principle best
explains physiological adaptions occuring to the woman's aerobic energy system? -
ANSWER-metabolic specificity
Maximal strength adaptations during a resistance training program are best achieved
with which of the following rest periods? - ANSWER-3-5 minutes
A new client with limited exercise experience has recently begun a Phase 1:
Stabilization Endurance training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate
way for this client to increase muscular endurance? - ANSWER-circuit training
During a Phase 3: Hypertrophy workout, what is the recommended rest interval? -
ANSWER-0-60 seconds
Ice skaters are an example of what type of exercise? - ANSWER-plyometric power
exercise
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT
model? - ANSWER-floor prone cobra
Increasing weight with each set is an example of which type of resistance-training
system? - ANSWER-pyramid
, Which of the following exercises is a plyometric-power exercise? - ANSWER-
proprioceptive plyometrics
When training a client with arthritis who has never worked out before, it may be
necessary to start out with how many minutes of exercise? - ANSWER-5 minutes
When working with loads exceeding 90 percent of maximum, a client would not exceed
a workout volume of? - ANSWER-10 reps
The adaptation of muscular hypertrophy is best achieved using which of the following
repetition tempos? - ANSWER-2/0/2
Which of the following training variables should be low when intensity is high? -
ANSWER-volume
A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following
statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"I should
make sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge."
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position? - ANSWER-posterior tilted pevlis
In which phase of the OPT model would ice skaters be an appropriate exercise? -
ANSWER-power
Which of the following is a precaution that should be taken while performing the reverse
crunch exercise? - ANSWER-Avoid swinging the legs when performing the exercise.
What is involved in the preparatory step for a multiplanar step-up, balance, curl to
overhead press exercise? - ANSWER-Stand in front of a box with feet shoulder-width
apart.
Ice skaters are an example of which type of exercise? - ANSWER-plyometric-power
What are the two types of fitness goals? - ANSWER-process and product
In which of the following scenarios is a trainer encouraging a client to practice self-
monitoring? - ANSWER-Have a client keep an exercise log on a calendar to help keep
him motivated.
Creating a list of motivating key words (e.g., fast, go, focus) to replace negative
thoughts is an example of what? - ANSWER-positive self-talk
In the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where
people do occasionally exercise but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the
next month? - ANSWER-preparation
