NASM CES Final Exam Prep 2025–2026: Practice Questions & Key Concepts

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NASM CES Final Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2025



QUESTION : distal - CORRECT ANSWER further away from the midline of the body



QUESTION : proximal - CORRECT ANSWER closer to the midline of the body



QUESTION : ipsilateral - CORRECT ANSWER on the same side of the body



QUESTION : contralateral - CORRECT ANSWER on the opposite side of the body



QUESTION : inferior - CORRECT ANSWER below the midline



QUESTION : superior - CORRECT ANSWER above the midline



QUESTION : anterior - CORRECT ANSWER front of the body



QUESTION : posterior - CORRECT ANSWER back of the body



QUESTION : Golgi Tendon Organs - CORRECT ANSWER Senses Muscle Tension

Relaxes muscle in response
Normal reaction to avoid injury



QUESTION : Structure of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER Hollow, muscular organ
that pumps a circulation of blood through the body by means of rhytmic contraction.
Positioned in thoracic cavity, lying anteriorly(in front) to the spine and
posteriorly(behind) the sternum.



QUESTION : Atrium - CORRECT ANSWER Superior(upper) chamber of the heart that
receives blood from veins and forces it into ventricles. Deoxygenated blood.



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QUESTION : ventricles - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior(lower) chamber of the heart
receives blood from its corresponding atrium and forces blood into arteries.



QUESTION : Diastolic - CORRECT ANSWER pressure where the arteries are filling
with blood. bottom number in a blood test



QUESTION : systolic - CORRECT ANSWER top number in a blood test.



QUESTION : Healthy Diastolic and Systolic pressure ranges - CORRECT ANSWER
120/80 or less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic



QUESTION : Davis Law - CORRECT ANSWER soft tissue models along the lines of
stress



QUESTION : Sliding Filament theory - CORRECT ANSWER a sarcomere shortens as
a result of the Z lines moving closer together 2. the Z lines converge as the result of
myosin heads attaching to the actin filament and asynchronously pulling (power strokes)
the actin filament across the myosin, resulting in shortening of the muscle fiber.



QUESTION : saggital plane of motion - CORRECT ANSWER split the body to left
and right sides



QUESTION : frontal - CORRECT ANSWER split the body front and back halfs



QUESTION : transverse - CORRECT ANSWER split the body the top and bottom
halves



QUESTION : exercises in the saggital plane of motion - CORRECT ANSWER bicep
curls, Leg Extensions and Leg Curls. Leg extensions and leg curls target your
quadriceps and hamstrings, respectively. ...
Front Dumbbell Raises. ...




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Crunches. ...
Barbell Biceps Curls.



QUESTION : exercises in the frontal plane of motion - CORRECT ANSWER side
lunge, lateral dumbbell raise, ice skater



QUESTION : exercises in the transverse plane of motion - CORRECT ANSWER
rotation, wood-chop throw, medicine ball rotation chest pass



QUESTION : Hydrogen concepts for water and sports drinks - CORRECT ANSWER
consume 3L of water a day. That's 13 cups. Consume sports drink if longer than 60
minutes of exercise. 8% carbs. 16-24 fl oz for every pound of body weight lost after
exercise.



QUESTION : best ways to achieve weight loss through nutritional concepts - CORRECT
ANSWER Small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical
activity.
Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout day.
Consume less than 10% of cals from saturated fat.
Choose whole grains and fiber rich fruits and veggies over refined grains and simple
sugars.
Limit alcohol.
Schedule no fewer than four and as many as six meals a day.
Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods.
Drink plenty of water(minimum 9 to 13 cups a day)
Have clients weigh and measure food at least 1 week. Make them more aware of caloric
values and serving sizes.



QUESTION : Recommended macronutrient percentages - CORRECT ANSWER
Protein: 10-35%
Fat: 20-35%
Carbohydrate: 45-65%




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QUESTION : best time to consume macronutrients during activity - CORRECT
ANSWER 6 and 10g/kg/day of carbs is recommended. 45 to 65% of total caloric intake.
Complex carbs constitute majority of calories.
Before exercise consume high carb meal 2 to 4 hours. Glycogen stores are lowered by as
much as 80% in the mornings.
Endurance athletes consume between 30 and 60g of carbs every hour to maintain blood
glucose levels.



QUESTION : calories per gram in each macronutrient - CORRECT ANSWER carbs- 4
calories/gram
fats- 9 calories/gram
protein- 4 calories/gram


QUESTION : what should you eat 2 hours before a workout to ensure you have enough
glycogen stored - CORRECT ANSWER a baked potato



QUESTION : • Energy pathways and when they are utilized in exercise (e.g., which ones
are most likely being used during a 40-yard sprint vs. a 90-minute

endurance race?). - CORRECT ANSWER a 90 minute endurance- aerobic
metabolism
a 40 yd sprint: ATP phosphocreatine



QUESTION : Scope of Practice of a fitness professional and nutrition. - CORRECT
ANSWER We are not to diagnose, treat, or make up any meal plans. We refer a
licensed physician, therapist, and dietician.



QUESTION : muscle imbalances: overactive vs underactive - CORRECT ANSWER
Knees Abduct - Tight and Weak Musculature
Tight Musculature: Biceps Femoris, Iliopsoas, Piriformis


Weak Musculature: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus




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