NASM Group Fitness Instructor Question and Answers final exam 2024

NASM Group Fitness Instructor Question and Answers final exam 2024 Anaerobic Literally means "without oxygen"; refers to the metabolic process of creating energy without the presence of oxygen. Anaerobic threshold The exercise intensity at which glycogen via the anerobic glycolysis energy system becomes an exerciser's dominant fuel source. Antagonists Muscles that oppose the prime mover. Association The act of focusing intently on internal feedback while performing a task, such as breath rate or muscle activity. Associative cues Cues that turn the focus inward to concentrate on the feedback cues from the body. Asynchronous An application of music where there is no conscious synchronization between the tempo or meter of the music and an individual's movement. Ataxia Impaired coordination due to damaged nerves. ATP-PC system One of the body's three energy systems. This anaerobic system produces energy very rapidly but in extremely limited amounts. It is fueled by adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and phosphocreatine. Also known as the ATP-CP and phosphagen systems. Auditory cueing The use of verbal communication to share information. Auditory learning Deriving information by listening. Autonomy The understanding and ability to directly affect an outcome. Balance Ability to maintain the body's center of gravity within its base of support. Base of support (BOS) The area encompassed by the points of contact between an exerciser and a stable surface. Beat The audible, metrical division that occurs within the foundational layer of music. Beat drop The dramatic release of progressive tension within a song. Typically occurs two to three times within a song. Beats per minute (BPM) A musical term that refers to measurement of the tempo (speed) of music. Bioenergetics The study of the three energy systems, also referred to as metabolic pathways, that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Blocking method Creating blocks of work based on time intervals or repetitions. These blocks